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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.080 - Educator conditional scholarship account.

RCW 28B.102.080
Educator conditional scholarship account.
(1) The educator conditional scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. An appropriation is not required for expenditures of funds from the account. The account is not subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW except for moneys used for program administration.
(2) The office shall deposit in the account all moneys received for the educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs under this chapter. The account shall be self-sustaining and consist of funds appropriated by the legislature for the educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs under this chapter, private contributions to the programs, and receipts from participant repayments from the programs. Beginning July 1, 2004, the office shall also deposit into the account: (a) All funds from the institution of higher education loan account that are traceable to any conditional scholarship program for teachers or prospective teachers established by the legislature before June 10, 2004; and (b) all amounts repaid by participants under any such program.
(3) Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of this chapter.
(4) Disbursements from the account may be made only on the authorization of the office.
[ 2019 c 295 § 224; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 182; 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 § 917; 2007 c 396 § 9; 2004 c 58 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: See note following RCW 13.06.050.
Captions not law—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.
Finding—Intent—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.188.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.090 - Teacher shortage conditional scholarship program.

RCW 28B.102.090
Teacher shortage conditional scholarship program.
(1) The teacher shortage conditional scholarship program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide financial aid to encourage persons to become teachers and to retain these teachers in shortage areas.
(2) To qualify for the program an applicant must:
(a) Be accepted into, and maintain enrollment in, a Washington professional educator standards board-approved teacher preparation program leading to an initial teacher certificate; and
(b) Intend to pursue an initial teacher certificate with an endorsement in a shortage area.
(3) Participants are eligible to receive a teacher shortage conditional scholarship for up to four academic years.
[ 2019 c 295 § 216; 2016 c 233 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.100 - Maximization of awards.

RCW 28B.102.100
Maximization of awards.
(1)(a) The office is directed to maximize the impact of conditional scholarships and loan repayments awarded under this chapter in light of shortage areas and in response to the trending financial needs of the applicant pool.
(b) In maximizing the impact of the awards, the office may adjust the number and amounts of the conditional scholarships and loan repayments made each year. However, the maximum award authorized under this chapter is eight thousand dollars per person, per academic year. Beginning in the 2020-21 academic year, the office may adjust the maximum award by the average rate of resident undergraduate tuition and fee increases at the state universities as defined in RCW 28B.10.016.
(2) The allowable uses of a conditional scholarship under this chapter include the cost of attendance as determined by the office, such as tuition, room, board, and books.
(3) The award of a conditional scholarship under this chapter may not result in reduction of a participant's federal or other state financial aid.
(4) The office must make conditional scholarship and loan repayment awards from moneys in the educator conditional scholarship account created in RCW 28B.102.080.
[ 2019 c 295 § 215.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.110 - Alternative route conditional scholarship program.

RCW 28B.102.110
Alternative route conditional scholarship program.
(1) The alternative route conditional scholarship program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to encourage persons to become teachers through alternative route teacher certification programs and to retain these teachers in shortage areas.
(2) To qualify for the program an applicant must:
(a) Be accepted into, and maintain enrollment in, an alternative route teacher certification program under chapter 28A.660 RCW; and
(b) Intend to pursue an initial teacher certificate with an endorsement in a shortage area.
(3) Participants are eligible to receive an alternative route conditional scholarship for up to two academic years.
[ 2019 c 295 § 217.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.120 - Pipeline for paraeducators conditional scholarship program.

RCW 28B.102.120
Pipeline for paraeducators conditional scholarship program.
(1) The pipeline for paraeducators conditional scholarship program is created. The purpose of the program is to support paraeducators who wish to become teachers by providing financial aid for the completion of an associate of arts degree.
(2) To qualify for the program an applicant must:
(a) Not have earned a college degree;
(b) Provide documentation:
(i) From his or her school district or building of one year of successful student interaction and leadership as a classified instructional employee; or
(ii) Of his or her completion of two years of a recruiting Washington teachers program, established under RCW 28A.415.370;
(c) Intend to pursue an initial teacher certificate with an endorsement in a shortage area via a Washington professional educator standards board-approved teacher preparation program; and
(d) Be accepted into, and maintain enrollment for no more than the equivalent of four full-time academic years at, a community and technical college under RCW 28B.50.020.
(3) Participants are eligible to receive a pipeline for paraeducators conditional scholarship for up to four academic years.
(4) The office must prioritize applicants in the following order:
(a) Applicants recruited and supported by their school districts to become teachers;
(b) Applicants who completed two years of a recruiting Washington teachers program, established under RCW 28A.415.370; and
(c) Applicants intending to complete an associate of arts degree in two academic years or less.
[ 2019 c 295 § 218; 2017 c 237 § 19; 2007 c 396 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.660.042.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
Captions not law—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.
Finding—Intent—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.188.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.130 - Educator retooling conditional scholarship program.

RCW 28B.102.130
Educator retooling conditional scholarship program.
(1) The educator retooling conditional scholarship program is created. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of public school teachers with endorsements in shortage areas.
(2) To qualify for the program an applicant must:
(a) Hold a current Washington teacher certificate or an expired Washington teacher certificate issued after 2005;
(b) Pursue an additional endorsement in a shortage area; and
(c) Use one of the Washington professional educator standards board's pathways to complete the additional endorsement requirements in the equivalent of one full-time academic year.
(3) Participants are eligible to receive an educator retooling conditional scholarship for up to two academic years.
[ 2019 c 295 § 219; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 9 § 1; 2015 1st sp.s. c 3 § 3; 2007 c 396 § 7. Formerly RCW 28A.660.045.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
Captions not law—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.
Finding—Intent—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.188.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.140 - Career and technical education conditional scholarship program.

RCW 28B.102.140
Career and technical education conditional scholarship program.
(1) The career and technical education conditional scholarship program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide financial aid for nonteachers and teachers to obtain necessary certificates and endorsements through any approved route to become career and technical education teachers.
(2) To qualify for the program, an applicant must be:
(a) Accepted into, and maintain enrollment in, a Washington professional educator standards board-approved teacher preparation program; and
(b) Pursuing the necessary certificates and endorsements to teach career and technical education courses.
(3) The office must give priority to applicants who:
(a) Possess a professional license and occupational industry experience applicable to the career and technical education endorsement being pursued; or
(b) Are accepted into an alternative route teacher certification program under RCW 28A.660.020.
(4) Participants are eligible to receive a career and technical education conditional scholarship for up to two academic years.
[ 2019 c 295 § 220.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.150 - Conditional scholarships—Forgiveness and repayment.

RCW 28B.102.150
Conditional scholarships—Forgiveness and repayment.
(1)(a) A conditional scholarship awarded under this chapter is forgiven when the participant fulfills the terms of his or her service obligation. The office shall develop the service obligation terms for each conditional scholarship program under this chapter, including that participants must either:
(i) Serve as a certificated employee in an approved education program for two full-time school years for each year of conditional scholarship received; or
(ii) Serve as a certificated employee in a shortage area in an approved education program for one full-time school year for each year of conditional scholarship received.
(b) For participants who meet the terms of their service obligation, the office shall forgive the conditional scholarships according to the service obligation terms and shall maintain all necessary records of such forgiveness.
(2)(a) Participants who do not fulfill their service obligation as required under subsection (1) of this section incur an obligation to repay the conditional scholarship award, with interest and other fees. The office shall develop repayment terms for each conditional scholarship program under this chapter, including interest rate, other fees, minimum payment, and maximum repayment period.
(b) The office shall collect repayments from participants who do not fulfill their service obligation as required under subsection (1) of this section. Collection and servicing of repayments under this section must be pursued using the full extent of the law, including wage garnishment if necessary. The office shall exercise due diligence in maintaining all necessary records to ensure that maximum repayments are collected.
(3) The office shall establish a process for forgiveness, deferment, or forbearance for participants who fail to complete their service obligation due to circumstances beyond the participants' control, for example certain medical conditions, military deployment, declassification of a participant's shortage area, or hardship for a participant to relocate to an approved education program with a shortage area, provided the participant was serving as a certificated employee in a shortage area in an approved education program.
[ 2019 c 295 § 221.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.160 - Educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs—Report.

RCW 28B.102.160
Educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs—Report.
Beginning November 1, 2020, and by November 1st each even-numbered year thereafter, the office shall submit a report, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036, to the appropriate committees of the legislature recommending whether the educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs under this chapter should be continued, modified, or terminated. The report must include information about the number of applicants for, and participants in, each program. To the extent possible, this information should be disaggregated by age, gender, race and ethnicity, family income, and unmet financial need. The report must include information about participant deferments and repayments. The report must also include information on moneys received by and disbursed from the educator conditional scholarship account under RCW 28B.102.080 each fiscal year.
[ 2019 c 295 § 223.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.102 - Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs. › 28B.102.170 - Application—Conditional scholarship and loan repayment agreements.

RCW 28B.102.170
Application—Conditional scholarship and loan repayment agreements.
Nothing in RCW 28B.102.020, 28B.102.030, 28B.102.045, 28B.102.055, 28B.102.080 through 28B.102.160, 43.79A.040, or sections 210 and 226, chapter 295, Laws of 2019 modifies or otherwise affects conditional scholarship or loan repayment agreements under this chapter or chapter 28A.660 RCW existing before May 8, 2019.
[ 2019 c 295 § 229.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28A.310.235.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See notes following RCW 28B.10.033.
Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28B.102.030.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.415.265.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 295: See note following RCW 28A.180.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.103 - Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant Program. › 28B.103.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.103.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 28B.103.020 and 28B.103.030.
(1) "Eligible student" means a member of the Washington national guard who attends an institution of higher education that is located in this state and accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, or an institution that is located in this state that provides approved training under the Montgomery GI Bill, and who meets any additional selection criteria adopted by the office and all of the following participation requirements:
(a) Enrolled in courses or a program that lead to a postsecondary degree or certificate;
(b) Is an active drilling member in good standing in the Washington national guard as specified in rules adopted by the office for implementation of the Washington national guard postsecondary education grant;
(c) Has completed and submitted an application for student aid approved by the office;
(d) Is a resident student as defined in RCW 28B.15.012; and
(e) Agrees to fulfill his or her service obligation.
(2) "Forgiven" or "to forgive" or "forgiveness" means either to render service in the Washington national guard in lieu of monetary repayment, or to be relieved of the service obligation under rules adopted by the office.
(3) "Grant" means the Washington national guard postsecondary education grant as established in RCW 28B.103.020.
(4) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance created in RCW 28B.76.090.
(5) "Participant" means an eligible student who has received a Washington national guard postsecondary education grant under this chapter.
(6) "Service obligation" means serving in the Washington national guard for a time period of at least one year of service in the Washington national guard for each year the student receives a Washington national guard postsecondary education grant.
[ 2022 c 68 § 1; 2020 c 297 § 1; 2006 c 71 § 1; 2000 c 159 § 1; 1994 c 234 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.103 - Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant Program. › 28B.103.020 - Program established—Powers and duties of office.

RCW 28B.103.020
Program established—Powers and duties of office.
Subject to amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington national guard postsecondary education grant program is established. The program shall be administered by the office. In administering the program, the powers and duties of the office shall include, but need not be limited to:
(1) With the assistance of the Washington military department, the selection of eligible students to receive the Washington national guard postsecondary education grant as follows:
(a) An eligible student may receive a grant under this section to help pay for postsecondary education program costs as approved by the office. Grants may not:
(i) Exceed the maximum Washington college grant as defined in RCW 28B.92.030, plus $500 for books and supplies;
(ii) Exceed the student's cost of attendance, when combined with all other public and private grants, scholarships, and waiver assistance the student receives; and
(iii) Result in reduction of a participant's federal or other state financial aid.
(b) The Washington military department shall ensure that data needed to identify eligible recipients are promptly transmitted to the office.
(c) The annual amount of each Washington national guard postsecondary education grant may vary, but may not exceed the annual cost of undergraduate tuition fees and services and activities fees at the University of Washington, plus an allowance for books and supplies.
(d) Washington national guard postsecondary education grant eligibility may not extend beyond five years or one hundred twenty-five percent of the published length of the program in which the student is enrolled or the credit or clock-hour equivalent;
(2) The award of grants funded by federal and state funds, private donations, or repayments from any participant who does not complete the participant's service obligation;
(3) The adoption of necessary rules and policies, including establishing a priority for eligible students attending an institution of higher education located in this state that is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges;
(4) The adoption of participant selection criteria. The criteria may include but need not be limited to requirements for: Satisfactory academic progress, enrollment in courses or programs that lead to a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree or a certificate, and satisfactory participation as a member of the Washington national guard;
(5) With the assistance of the Washington military department, the notification of participants of their additional service obligation or required repayment of the Washington national guard postsecondary education grant; and
(6) The collection of repayments from participants who do not meet the service obligations.
[ 2022 c 68 § 2; 2020 c 297 § 2; 2006 c 71 § 2; 1994 c 234 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.103 - Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant Program. › 28B.103.030 - Repayment obligation.

RCW 28B.103.030
Repayment obligation.
(1) Participants in the Washington national guard postsecondary education grant program incur an obligation to repay the grant, with interest, unless they serve in the Washington national guard for one year for each year they received the grant, under rules adopted by the office.
(2) The office shall adopt rules addressing the terms for repayment, including applicable interest rates, fees, and deferments, by a participant who does not render service as a member of the Washington national guard necessary to satisfy his or her service obligation.
(3) The office is responsible for collection of repayments made under this section. The office shall exercise due diligence in such collection, maintaining all necessary records to ensure that maximum repayments are made. Collection and servicing of repayments under this section shall be pursued using the full extent of law, including wage garnishment if necessary. The office is responsible to forgive all or parts of such repayments under the criteria established in this section, and shall maintain all necessary records of forgiven payments.
(4) Receipts from the payment of principal or interest paid by or on behalf of participants shall be deposited with the office and shall be used to cover the costs of administration of the grant, maintaining necessary records, and making collections under subsection (3) of this section. The office shall maintain accurate records of these costs, and all receipts beyond those necessary to pay such costs shall be used to make grant awards to eligible students.
[ 2020 c 297 § 3; 2012 c 229 § 607; 1994 c 234 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.010 - GET ready for math and science scholarship program—Purpose—Awards.

RCW 28B.105.010
GET ready for math and science scholarship program—Purpose—Awards.
(1) The GET ready for math and science scholarship program is established. The purpose of the program is to provide scholarships to students who achieve level four on the mathematics or science portions of the high school statewide student assessment or achieve a score in the math section of the SAT or the math section of the ACT that is above the ninety-fifth percentile, major in a mathematics, science, or related field in college, and commit to working in mathematics, science, or a related field for at least three years in Washington following completion of their bachelor's degree. The program shall be administered by the nonprofit organization selected as the private partner in the public-private partnership.
(2) The total annual amount of each GET ready for math and science scholarship may vary, but shall not exceed the annual cost of resident undergraduate tuition fees and mandatory fees at the University of Washington. An eligible recipient may receive a GET ready for math and science scholarship for up to one hundred eighty quarter credits, or the semester equivalent, or for up to five years, whichever comes first.
(3) Scholarships shall be awarded only to the extent that state funds and private matching funds are available for that purpose in the GET ready for math and science scholarship account established in RCW 28B.105.110.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 22 § 10; 2007 c 214 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 22: See note following RCW 28A.655.068.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.020 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.105.020
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "GET units" means tuition units under the advanced college tuition payment program in chapter 28B.95 RCW.
(2) "Institution of higher education" has the same meaning as in RCW 28B.92.030(4) (a) and (b) (i) and (ii).
(3) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance.
(4) "Program administrator" means the private nonprofit corporation that is registered under Title 24 RCW and qualified as a tax-exempt entity under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code, that will serve as the private partner in the public-private partnership under this chapter.
(5) "Qualified program" or "qualified major" means a mathematics, science, or related degree program or major line of study offered by an institution of higher education that is included on the list of programs or majors selected by the office and the program administrator under RCW 28B.105.100.
[ 2013 c 248 § 3; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 183; 2007 c 214 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2013 c 248: See notes following RCW 28B.92.030.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.030 - Eligibility.

RCW 28B.105.030
Eligibility.
(1) An eligible student is a student who:
(a) Is eligible for resident tuition and fee rates as defined in RCW 28B.15.012;
(b) Achieved level four on the mathematics or science portion of the high school statewide student assessment or achieved a score in the math section of the SAT or the math section of the ACT that is above the ninety-fifth percentile;
(c) Has a family income at or below one hundred twenty-five percent of the state median family income at the time the student applies for a GET ready for math and science scholarship and for up to the two previous years;
(d) Has declared an intention to complete a qualified program or qualified major or has entered a qualified program or declared a qualified major at an institution of higher education;
(e) Has declared an intention to work in a mathematics, science, or related field in Washington for at least three years immediately following completion of a bachelor's degree or higher degree.
(2) An eligible recipient is an eligible student who:
(a) Has been awarded a scholarship in accordance with the selection criteria and process established by the student achievement council and the program administrator;
(b) Enrolls at an institution of higher education within one year of graduating from high school;
(c) Maintains satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution of higher education where the student is enrolled;
(d) Takes at least one college-level mathematics or science course each term since enrolling in an institution of higher education; and
(e) Enters a qualified program or qualified major no later than the end of the first term in which the student has junior level standing.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 22 § 11; 2007 c 214 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 22: See note following RCW 28A.655.068.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.040 - Changes in eligibility—Consequences.

RCW 28B.105.040
Changes in eligibility—Consequences.
(1) If the student enrolls in a qualified program or declares a qualified major and the program or major is subsequently removed from the list of qualified programs and qualified majors by the office and the program administrator, the student's eligibility to receive a GET ready for math and science scholarship shall not be affected.
(2) If a student who received a GET ready for math and science scholarship ceases to be enrolled in an institution of higher education, withdraws or is no longer enrolled in a qualified program, declares a major that is not a qualified major, or otherwise is no longer eligible to receive a GET ready for math and science scholarship, the student shall notify the program administrator as soon as practicable and is not eligible for further GET ready for math and science scholarship awards. Such a student shall also repay the amount of the GET ready for math and science scholarship awarded to the student as required by RCW 28B.105.050.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 184; 2007 c 214 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.050 - Repayment obligation—Conditions.

RCW 28B.105.050
Repayment obligation—Conditions.
(1) A recipient of a GET ready for math and science scholarship incurs an obligation to repay the scholarship, with interest and an equalization fee, if he or she does not:
(a) Graduate with a bachelor's degree from a qualified program or in a qualified major within five years of first enrolling at an institution of higher education; and
(b) Work in Washington in a mathematics, science, or related occupation full time for at least three years following completion of a bachelor's degree, unless he or she is enrolled in a graduate degree program as provided in subsection (4) of this section.
(2) A former scholarship recipient who has earned a bachelor's degree shall annually verify to the office that he or she is working full time in a mathematics, science, or related field for three years.
(3) If a former scholarship recipient begins but then stops working full time in a mathematics, science, or related field within three years following completion of a bachelor's degree, he or she shall pay back a prorated portion of the amount of the GET ready for math and science scholarship award received by the recipient, plus interest and a prorated equalization fee.
(4) A recipient may postpone for up to three years his or her in-state work obligation if he or she enrolls full time in a graduate degree program in mathematics, science, or a related field.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 185; 2007 c 214 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.060 - Office of the superintendent of public instruction—Duties.

RCW 28B.105.060
Office of the superintendent of public instruction—Duties.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall:
(1) Notify elementary, middle, junior high, high school, and school district staff and administrators, and the department of children, youth, and families about the GET ready for math and science scholarship program using methods in place for communicating with schools and school districts; and
(2) Provide data showing the race, ethnicity, income, and other available demographic information of students who achieve level four on the math and science high school statewide student assessment; compare those data with comparable information on the student population as a whole; and submit a report with the analysis to the committees responsible for education and higher education in the legislature on December 1st of even-numbered years.
[ 2018 c 58 § 62; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 22 § 12; 2007 c 214 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
Findings—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 22: See note following RCW 28A.655.068.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.070 - Office of student financial assistance—Duties.

RCW 28B.105.070
Office of student financial assistance—Duties.
The office shall:
(1) Purchase GET units to be owned and held in trust by the office, for the purpose of scholarship awards as provided for in this section;
(2) Distribute scholarship funds, in the form of GET units or through direct payments from the GET ready for math and science scholarship account, to institutions of higher education on behalf of eligible recipients identified by the program administrator;
(3) Provide the program administrator with annual reports regarding enrollment, contact, and graduation information of GET ready for math and science scholarship recipients, if the recipients have given permission for the office to do so;
(4) Collect repayments from former scholarship recipients who do not meet the eligibility criteria or work obligations;
(5) Establish rules for scholarship repayment, approved leaves of absence, deferments, and exceptions to recognize extenuating circumstances that may impact students; and
(6) Provide information to school districts in Washington, at least once per year, about the GET ready for math and science scholarship program.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 186; 2007 c 214 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.080 - School districts—Duties.

RCW 28B.105.080
School districts—Duties.
School districts shall:
(1) Notify parents, teachers, counselors, and principals about the GET ready for math and science scholarship program through existing channels. Notification methods may include, but are not limited to, regular school district and building communications, online scholarship bulletins and announcements, notices posted on school walls and bulletin boards, information available in each counselor's office, and school or district scholarship information sessions;
(2) Provide each student who achieves level four on the mathematics or science high school Washington assessment of student learning with information regarding the scholarship program and how to contact the program administrator.
[ 2007 c 214 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.090 - Program administrator—Duties.

RCW 28B.105.090
Program administrator—Duties.
The program administrator shall:
(1) Solicit and accept grants and donations from private sources to match state funds appropriated for the GET ready for math and science scholarship program;
(2) Develop and implement an application, selection, and notification process for awarding GET ready for math and science scholarships;
(3) Notify institutions of higher education of scholarship recipients who will attend their institutions and inform them of the terms of the students' eligibility; and
(4) Report to private donors on the program outcomes and facilitate contact between scholarship recipients and donors, if the recipients have given the program administrator permission to do so, in order for donors to offer employment opportunities, internships, and career information to recipients.
[ 2007 c 214 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.100 - Office of student financial assistance and program administrator—Joint duties.

RCW 28B.105.100
Office of student financial assistance and program administrator—Joint duties.
The office and the program administrator shall jointly:
(1) Determine criteria for qualifying undergraduate programs, majors, and courses leading to a bachelor's degree in mathematics, science, or a related field, offered by institutions of higher education. The office shall publish the criteria for qualified courses, and lists of qualified programs and qualified majors, on its website on a biennial basis; and
(2) Establish criteria for selecting among eligible applicants those who, without scholarship assistance, would be least likely to pursue a qualified undergraduate program at an institution of higher education in Washington state.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 187; 2007 c 214 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.105 - Get Ready for Math and Science Scholarship Program. › 28B.105.110 - GET ready for math and science scholarship account.

RCW 28B.105.110
GET ready for math and science scholarship account.
(1) The GET ready for math and science scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer.
(2) The office shall deposit into the account all money received for the GET ready for math and science scholarship program from appropriations and private sources. The account shall be self-sustaining.
(3) Expenditures from the account shall be used for scholarships to eligible students and for purchases of GET units. Purchased GET units shall be owned and held in trust by the office. Expenditures from the account shall be an equal match of state appropriations and private funds raised by the program administrator. During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the account not to exceed five percent may be used by the program administrator to carry out the provisions of RCW 28B.105.090.
(4) With the exception of the operating costs associated with the management of the account by the treasurer's office as authorized in chapter 43.79A RCW, the account shall be credited with all investment income earned by the account.
(5) Disbursements from the account are exempt from appropriations and the allotment provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW.
(6) Disbursements from the account shall be made only on the authorization of the office.
(7) During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, appropriated state funds available in the GET ready for math and science scholarship account and GET units owned by the office and not used for the GET ready for math and science scholarship program may be used for the college bound scholarship program created in chapter 28B.118 RCW.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 963; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 188; 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 § 918. Prior: 2009 c 564 § 1807; 2009 c 564 § 920; 2008 c 329 § 908; 2007 c 214 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: See note following RCW 13.06.050.
Effective date—2009 c 564: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Severability—2008 c 329: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2008 c 329 § 928.]
Effective date—2008 c 329: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 1, 2008]." [ 2008 c 329 § 929.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.108 - American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program. › 28B.108.005 - Findings.

RCW 28B.108.005
Findings.
The legislature recognizes the benefit to our state and nation of providing equal educational opportunities for all races and nationalities. The legislature finds that American Indian students are underrepresented in Washington's colleges and universities. The legislature also finds that past discriminatory practices have resulted in this underrepresentation. Creating an endowed scholarship program to help American Indian students obtain a higher education will help to rectify past discrimination by providing a means and an incentive for American Indian students to pursue a higher education. The state will benefit from contributions made by American Indians who participate in a program of higher education.
[ 1990 c 287 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.108 - American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program. › 28B.108.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.108.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Eligible student" or "student" means an American Indian who is a student who demonstrates financial need, as defined in RCW 28B.92.030, who is a resident student, as defined by RCW 28B.15.012(2), who is a full-time student at an institution of higher education, and who promises to use his or her education to benefit other American Indians.
(2) "Institution of higher education" or "institution" means a college or university in the state of Washington which is accredited by an accrediting association recognized as such by rule of the council for higher education.
(3) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance.
[ 2019 c 406 § 34. Prior: 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 191; 2004 c 275 § 69; 1991 c 228 § 10; 1990 c 287 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.79.195.
Findings—Short title—2019 c 406: See notes following RCW 28B.92.200.
Findings—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28B.94.020.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28C.30.050.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.216.135.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.108 - American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program. › 28B.108.020 - Program created—Duties of the office of student financial assistance—Screening committee.

RCW 28B.108.020
Program created—Duties of the office of student financial assistance—Screening committee.
(1) The American Indian endowed scholarship program is created. The program shall be administered by the office. In administering the program, the office's powers and duties shall include but not be limited to:
(a) Selecting students to receive scholarships, with the assistance of a screening committee composed of persons involved in helping American Indian students to obtain a higher education. The membership of the committee may include, but is not limited to representatives of: Indian tribes, urban Indians, the governor's office of Indian affairs, the Washington state Indian education association, and institutions of higher education;
(b) Publicizing the program;
(c) Accepting and depositing donations into the endowment fund created in RCW 28B.108.060;
(d) Requesting from the state investment board and accepting from the state treasurer moneys earned from the endowment fund created in RCW 28B.108.060;
(e) Soliciting and accepting grants and donations from public and private sources for the program; and
(f) Naming scholarships in honor of those American Indians from Washington who have acted as role models.
(2) The student achievement council shall adopt necessary rules and guidelines for the American Indian endowed scholarship program.
[ 2012 c 229 § 608; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 192; 2009 c 259 § 1; 1990 c 287 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.108 - American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program. › 28B.108.030 - Advisory committee.

RCW 28B.108.030
Advisory committee.
The office shall establish an advisory committee to assist in program design and to develop criteria for the screening and selection of scholarship recipients. The committee shall be composed of representatives of the same groups as the screening committee described in RCW 28B.108.020. The criteria shall assess the student's social and cultural ties to an American Indian community within the state. The criteria shall include a priority for upper-division or graduate students. The criteria may include a priority for students who are majoring in program areas in which expertise is needed by the state's American Indians.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 193; 1991 c 228 § 11; 1990 c 287 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.