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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.120 - Board of trustees or regents—Annual budget requirements.

RCW 28B.15.120
Board of trustees or regents—Annual budget requirements.
(1) The board of trustees or regents of each of the state's colleges and universities under RCW 28B.15.005 must specifically approve in an open public meeting, the annual budget for its programs for intercollegiate athletic competition in advance of any expenditure for that fiscal year.
(2) If a college or university's programs experience an operating deficit at the end of any fiscal year, the board of trustees or regents must:
(a) Approve a plan for how the programs will reduce operating deficits in future fiscal years;
(b) Conspicuously post to the college or university's website the financial statements of the programs for the three prior fiscal years and the plan in (a) of this subsection. Any public records request for a copy of the financial statements or plan must be at no cost to the requester;
(c) Approve in advance any transfer exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars; and
(d) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, approve in advance any expenditure over two hundred fifty thousand dollars that was not included in the approved annual budget, in an open public meeting.
(3) Approval of an expenditure by the board of trustees or regents may occur at the next regularly scheduled board meeting after the expenditure if the expenditure is:
(a) Time sensitive and the net fiscal impact of the expenditure results in a direct revenue gain to the program; or
(b) Required to meet an immediate public safety need.
(4) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section:
(a) "Expenditure" means any discrete purchase, payment, contract amendment, or expense, unless that expenditure is required to meet an immediate public safety need.
(b) "Operating costs" means all direct and indirect costs to operate the programs including the value of any costs that are typically charged to departments, but have been waived by the college or university. Waived costs include, but are not limited to the value of tuition waivers for student athletes and any internal or central service costs not charged to the programs.
(c) "Operating deficit" means the amount by which the aggregate operating costs of the programs exceeds the aggregated receipts and revenue directly generated by the programs in the fiscal year, plus any transfers of reserves that were originally generated directly by the athletic department account.
(d) "Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition" or "programs" means those programs established under RCW 28B.10.703.
(e) "Transfers" means any transfer of moneys to an account used by programs for intercollegiate athletic competition from any account that holds moneys not directly generated by the programs.
[ 2018 c 292 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.190 - Student advisory committees—Consideration of student access and success in educational programs—Advising and assisting administration of four-year institutions of higher education.

RCW 28B.15.190
Student advisory committees—Consideration of student access and success in educational programs—Advising and assisting administration of four-year institutions of higher education.
(1) One student advisory committee may be formed at each four-year institution of higher education by that institution's recognized student government organization for the purpose of advising and assisting the administration of that four-year institution of higher education on issues that directly affect students' ability to access and succeed in their educational programs. Issues that the student advisory committee may consider include:
(a) The institution's annual budget;
(b) Tuition and fee levels;
(c) Financial aid policies;
(d) Long-range budget priorities and allocation planning; and
(e) Admission and enrollment policies.
(2) Members of a student advisory committee may be appointed in a manner that is consistent with policies adopted by the recognized student government organizations at each institution. If there is both an undergraduate and graduate recognized student government organization at one institution, members of the student advisory committee may be appointed in a manner consistent with policies adopted by both organizations.
(3) The administration of each four-year institution of higher education must: (a) Make readily available all nonconfidential information, documents, and reports requested by the student advisory committee and that are necessary for the committee to provide informed recommendations; and (b) provide the opportunity to present recommendations to the boards of regents or trustees before final decisions of the administration that relate to the issues described in subsection (1) of this section.
(4) A student advisory committee must: (a) Make reasonable efforts to solicit feedback from students regarding the issues described in subsection (1) of this section and matters that are of general interest and impact students; and (b) take reasonable steps to keep students informed of deliberations and actions of the student advisory committee.
[ 2013 c 218 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.220 - Fees—University of Washington—Disposition of special fees.

RCW 28B.15.220
Fees—University of Washington—Disposition of special fees.
All fees except building fees shall be held by the board of regents as a revolving fund and expended for the purposes for which collected and be accounted for in accordance with law: PROVIDED, That the board of regents shall have authority to place in a separate fund or funds any or all fees or rentals exacted for the use of facilities of any dormitory, hospital, or infirmary building, and the board of regents shall have authority to pledge any or all such fees for the retirement of any bonds that may be issued for the construction of such dormitory, hospital, or infirmary building.
[ 1985 c 390 § 21; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.220. Prior: 1961 c 229 § 6; prior: (i) 1933 ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1921 c 139 § 3; 1919 c 63 § 3; 1915 c 66 § 4; RRS § 4548. (ii) 1947 c 64 § 2, part; 1933 ex.s. c 23 § 2, part; 1925 ex.s. c 91 § 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 4543-2, part. Formerly RCW 28.77.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.225 - Exemption from fees of schools of medicine or dentistry at University of Washington—Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential for participants in the Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming program at Washington State University.

RCW 28B.15.225
Exemption from fees of schools of medicine or dentistry at University of Washington—Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential for participants in the Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming program at Washington State University.
Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing board of the University of Washington may exempt the following students from the payment of all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential: Students admitted to the university's school of medicine pursuant to contracts with the states of Alaska, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming, or agencies thereof, providing for a program of regionalized medical education conducted by the school of medicine; or students admitted to the university's school of dentistry pursuant to contracts with the states of Utah, Idaho, or any other western state which does not have a school of dentistry, or agencies thereof, providing for a program of regionalized dental education conducted by the school of dentistry. The proportional cost of the program, in excess of resident student tuition and fees, will be reimbursed to the university by or on behalf of participating states or agencies. Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing board of Washington State University may exempt from payment all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential for any student admitted to the University of Washington's school of medicine and attending Washington State University as a participant in the Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming program in this section. Washington State University may reduce the professional student tuition for students enrolled in this program by the amount the student pays the University of Washington as a registration fee.
[ 1997 c 50 § 1; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 9; 1992 c 231 § 8; 1981 c 20 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 105 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.310 - Fees—Washington State University—Disposition of building fees.

RCW 28B.15.310
Fees—Washington State University—Disposition of building fees.
Within 35 days from the date of collection thereof, all building fees shall be paid and credited as follows: To the Washington State University bond retirement fund, one-half or such larger portion as may be necessary to prevent a default in the payments required to be made out of such bond retirement fund; and the remainder thereof to the Washington State University building account.
The sum so credited to the Washington State University building account shall be expended by the board of regents for buildings, equipment, or maintenance on the campus of Washington State University as may be deemed most advisable and for the best interests of the university, and for certificates of participation under chapter 39.94 RCW, except for any sums transferred as authorized by law. During the 2021-2023 biennium, sums credited to the Washington State University building account may also be used for routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments. During the 2023-2025 biennium, sums credited to the Washington State University building account may also be used for routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments. Expenditures so made shall be accounted for in accordance with existing law and shall not be expended until appropriated by the legislature.
The sum so credited to the Washington State University bond retirement fund shall be used to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on building bonds issued by the university, except for any sums which may be transferred out of such fund as authorized by law.
[ 2023 c 474 § 8025; 2021 c 332 § 7026; 2019 c 413 § 7024; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 953; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 7026; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 § 7028; 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7023. Prior: 2009 c 499 § 2; 2009 c 497 § 6020; 1985 c 390 § 22; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.310; prior: 1961 ex.s. c 11 § 2; 1935 c 185 § 1; 1921 c 164 § 2; RRS § 4570. Formerly RCW 28.80.040.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2023 c 474: See notes following RCW 28A.320.330.
Effective date—2021 c 332: See note following RCW 43.19.501.
Effective date—2019 c 413: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 43.160.080.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 19: See note following RCW 43.34.080.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: See note following RCW 39.35B.050.
Effective date—2009 c 497: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.385 - "Totally disabled" defined for certain purposes.

RCW 28B.15.385
"Totally disabled" defined for certain purposes.
For the purposes of RCW 28B.15.380, the phrase "totally disabled" means a person who has become totally and permanently disabled for life by bodily injury or disease, and is thereby prevented from performing any occupation or gainful pursuit.
[ 2015 c 55 § 214; 2008 c 188 § 2; 2007 c 450 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 191 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 191: See note following RCW 28B.15.380.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.395 - Waiver of tuition and fees for wrongly convicted persons and their children.

RCW 28B.15.395
Waiver of tuition and fees for wrongly convicted persons and their children.
(1) Subject to the conditions in subsection (2) of this section and the limitations in RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community and technical colleges, must waive all tuition and fees for the following persons:
(a) A wrongly convicted person; and
(b) Any child or stepchild of a wrongly convicted person who was born or became the stepchild of, or was adopted by, the wrongly convicted person before compensation is awarded under RCW 4.100.060.
(2) The following conditions apply to waivers under subsection (1) of this section:
(a) A wrongly convicted person must be a Washington domiciliary to be eligible for the tuition waiver.
(b) A child must be a Washington domiciliary ages seventeen through twenty-six years to be eligible for the tuition waiver. A child's marital status does not affect eligibility.
(c) Each recipient's continued participation is subject to the school's satisfactory progress policy.
(d) Tuition waivers for graduate students are not required for those who qualify under subsection (1) of this section but are encouraged.
(e) Recipients who receive a waiver under subsection (1) of this section may attend full time or part time. Total credits earned using the waiver may not exceed two hundred quarter credits, or the equivalent of semester credits.
(3) Private vocational schools and private higher education institutions are encouraged to provide waivers consistent with the terms of this section.
(4) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Child" means a biological child, stepchild, or adopted child who was born of, became the stepchild of, or was adopted by a wrongly convicted person before compensation is awarded under RCW 4.100.060.
(b) "Fees" includes all assessments for costs incurred as a condition to a student's full participation in coursework and related activities at an institution of higher education.
(c) "Washington domiciliary" means a person whose true, fixed, and permanent house and place of habitation is the state of Washington. In ascertaining whether a wrongly convicted person or child is domiciled in the state of Washington, public institutions of higher education must, to the fullest extent possible, rely upon the standards provided in RCW 28B.15.013.
(d) "Wrongly convicted person" means a Washington domiciliary who was awarded damages under RCW 4.100.060.
[ 2015 c 55 § 215; 2013 c 175 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.411 - Fees—Installment payments.

RCW 28B.15.411
Fees—Installment payments.
Each institution of higher education, at its discretion, may offer students an optional plan to pay in advance the building fees, operating fees, and services and activities fees for any quarter or semester in periodic installments, as established by that institution of higher education.
[ 1987 c 15 § 1; 1985 c 356 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1987 c 15: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 30, 1987." [ 1987 c 15 § 3.]
Report to legislature—1985 c 356: "Any institution of higher education offering a payment plan under RCW 28B.15.411, shall report to the legislature by January 1, 1988, about the effectiveness of the plan and costs of administering the plan." [ 1985 c 356 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.450 - Gender equity—Intent.

RCW 28B.15.450
Gender equity—Intent.
The legislature finds that the ratio of women to men in intercollegiate athletics in Washington's higher education system is inequitable. It is the intent of the legislature, through additional tuition and fee waivers, to achieve gender equity in intercollegiate athletics.
[ 1989 c 340 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.455 - Gender equity—Goals.

RCW 28B.15.455
Gender equity—Goals.
Institutions of higher education shall strive to accomplish the following goals by June 30, 2002:
(1) Provide the following benefits and services equitably to male and female athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs: Equipment and supplies; medical services; services and insurance; transportation and per diem allowances; opportunities to receive coaching and instruction; scholarships and other forms of financial aid; conditioning programs; laundry services; assignment of game officials; opportunities for competition, publicity, and awards; and scheduling of games and practice times, including use of courts, gyms, and pools. Each institution which provides showers, toilets, lockers, or training room facilities for athletic purposes shall provide access to comparable facilities for both males and females.
(2) Provide equitable intercollegiate athletic opportunities for male and female students including opportunities to participate and to receive the benefits of the services listed in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Provide participants with female and male coaches and administrators to act as role models.
[ 1997 c 5 § 1; 1989 c 340 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 5: "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 July 1, 1997." [ 1997 c 5 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.470 - Gender equity—"Underrepresented gender class," "equitable" defined.

RCW 28B.15.470
Gender equity—"Underrepresented gender class," "equitable" defined.
(1) As used in and for the limited purposes of RCW 28B.15.450 through * 28B.15.465 and 28B.15.740, "underrepresented gender class" means female students or male students, where the ratio of participation of female or male students who are seventeen to twenty-four year old undergraduates enrolled full-time on the main campus, respectively, in intercollegiate athletics has historically been less than approximately the ratio of female to male students or male to female students, respectively, enrolled as undergraduates at an institution.
(2) As used in and for the limited purpose of RCW 28B.15.460(3)(a), an "underrepresented gender class" in interscholastic athletics means female students or male students, where the ratio of participation of female or male students, respectively, in K-12 interscholastic athletics has historically been less than approximately the ratio of female to male students or male to female students, respectively, enrolled in K-12 public schools in Washington.
(3) As used in and for the limited purposes of RCW 28B.15.460, "equitable" means that the ratio of female and male students participating in intercollegiate athletics is substantially proportionate to the percentages of female and male students who are seventeen to twenty-four year old undergraduates enrolled full time on the main campus.
[ 1997 c 5 § 4; 1989 c 340 § 6.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28B.15.465 was repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 245.
Effective date—1997 c 5: See note following RCW 28B.15.455.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.475 - Gender equity—Construction—1989 c 340.

RCW 28B.15.475
Gender equity—Construction—1989 c 340.
Nothing in this act shall be construed to excuse any institution from any more stringent requirement to achieve gender equity imposed by law, nor to permit any institution to decrease participation of any underrepresented gender class.
[ 1989 c 340 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.515 - Community and technical colleges—State-funded enrollment levels—Summer school—Enrollment level variances.

RCW 28B.15.515
Community and technical colleges—State-funded enrollment levels—Summer school—Enrollment level variances.
(1) The boards of trustees of the community and technical college districts may operate summer schools on either a self-supporting or a state-funded basis.
If summer school is operated on a self-supporting basis, the fees charged shall be retained by the colleges, and shall be sufficient to cover the direct costs, which are instructional salaries and related benefits, supplies, publications, and records.
Community and technical colleges that have self-supporting summer schools shall continue to receive general fund state support for vocational programs that require that students enroll in a four quarter sequence of courses that includes summer quarter due to clinical or laboratory requirements and for ungraded courses limited to adult basic education, vocational apprenticeship, aging and retirement, small business management, industrial first aid, and parent education.
(2) The board of trustees of a community or technical college district may permit the district's state-funded, full-time equivalent enrollment level, as provided in the omnibus state appropriations act, to vary. If the variance is above the state-funded level, the district may charge those students above the state-funded level a fee equivalent to the amount of tuition and fees that are charged students enrolled in state-funded courses. These fees shall be retained by the colleges.
(3) The state board for community and technical colleges shall ensure compliance with this section.
[ 2015 c 55 § 216. Prior: 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 13; 1993 sp.s. c 15 § 8; 1991 c 353 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Findings—Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 28B.10.776.
Effective date—1991 c 353: "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 shall take effect June 15, 1991." [ 1991 c 353 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.522 - Waiver of tuition and fees for long-term unemployed or underemployed persons—Community and technical colleges.

RCW 28B.15.522
Waiver of tuition and fees for long-term unemployed or underemployed persons—Community and technical colleges.
(1) The governing boards of the community and technical colleges may waive all or a portion of the tuition and services and activities fees for persons under subsection (2) of this section pursuant to the following conditions:
(a) Such persons shall register for and be enrolled in courses on a space available basis and new course sections shall not be created as a result of the registration;
(b) Enrollment information on persons registered pursuant to this section shall be maintained separately from other enrollment information and shall not be included in official enrollment reports, nor shall such persons be considered in any enrollment statistics which would affect budgetary determinations; and
(c) Persons who enroll under this section shall have the same access to support services as do all other students and shall be subject to all course prerequisite requirements.
(2) A person is eligible for the waiver under subsection (1) of this section if the person:
(a) Meets the requirements for a resident student under RCW 28B.15.011 through 28B.15.015;
(b) Is twenty-one years of age or older;
(c) At the time of initial enrollment under subsection (1) of this section, has not attended an institution of higher education for the previous six months;
(d) Is not receiving or is not entitled to receive unemployment compensation of any nature under Title 50 RCW; and
(e) Has an income at or below the need standard established under chapter 74.04 RCW by the department of social and health services.
(3) The state board for community and technical colleges shall adopt rules to carry out this section.
[ 2015 c 55 § 218; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 17; 1992 c 231 § 13; 1985 c 390 § 27; 1984 c 50 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
Intent—1984 c 50: "The legislature finds that providing educational opportunities to the long-term unemployed and underemployed is a valuable incentive to these individuals to reestablish themselves as contributing members of society. To this end, the legislature finds that creating the opportunity for these people to attend the state's community colleges on a space available basis, without charge, will provide the impetus for self-improvement without drawing upon the limited resources of the state or its institutions." [ 1984 c 50 § 1.]
Severability—1984 c 50: "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." [ 1984 c 50 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.526 - Community college international student exchange program—Resident tuition for participants authorized.

RCW 28B.15.526
Community college international student exchange program—Resident tuition for participants authorized.
The legislature intends to permit the governing boards of the community colleges to charge resident tuition and fees for students of foreign nations who are participants in the international student exchange program.
[ 1987 c 12 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.527 - Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for students of foreign nations—Community colleges.

RCW 28B.15.527
Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for students of foreign nations—Community colleges.
Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the community colleges may waive all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential for undergraduate students of foreign nations as follows:
(1) Priority in the awarding of waivers shall be given to students on academic exchanges and students participating in special programs recognized through formal agreements between states, cities, or institutions;
(2) The waiver programs under this section shall promote reciprocal placements and waivers in foreign nations for Washington residents. The number of foreign students granted waivers through this program shall not exceed the number of that institution's own students enrolled in approved study programs abroad during the same period;
(3) No reciprocal placements shall be required for up to thirty students participating in the Georgetown University scholarship program funded by the United States agency for international development;
(4) Participation shall be limited to one hundred full-time foreign students each year.
[ 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 18; 1992 c 231 § 14; 1989 c 245 § 5; 1987 c 12 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
Analyses—1989 c 245: See note following RCW 43.41.415.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.540 - Waiver of tuition and fees for residents sixty years of age or older—Limitations.

RCW 28B.15.540
Waiver of tuition and fees for residents sixty years of age or older—Limitations.
Consistent with the regulations and procedures established by the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College and the state board for community and technical colleges, each institution may for Washington residents who are sixty years of age or older:
(1) Waive, in whole or in part, the tuition and services and activities fees for students who qualify under this section and who are enrolled for credit, and
(2) Waive, in whole or in part, the tuition and services and activities fees for students who qualify under this section, but charge a nominal fee not to exceed five dollars per quarter, or semester, as the case may be, for such students who are enrolled on an audit basis: PROVIDED, That residents enrolling with fee exemptions under this section shall register for not more than two quarter or semester courses at one time on a space available basis, and no new course sections shall be created as a direct result of such registration: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such waivers shall not be available to students who plan to use the course credits gained thereby for increasing credentials or salary schedule increases: PROVIDED FURTHER, That enrollment information concerning fee exemptions awarded under this section shall be maintained separately from other enrollment information but shall not be included in official enrollment reports: PROVIDED, That persons who enroll pursuant to provisions of this section shall not be considered for any purpose in determining student-teacher ratio, nor for any purpose relating to enrollment totals, nor any other statistic which would affect budgetary determinations. Persons enrolling under the provisions of this section shall have, in equal with all other students, access to course counseling services and shall be subject to all course prerequisite requirements.
[ 1992 c 231 § 16; 1985 c 390 § 29; 1975 1st ex.s. c 157 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
Purpose—1975 1st ex.s. c 157: "In recognition of the worthwhile goal of making education a lifelong process, it is the declared desire of the legislature to promote the availability of postsecondary education for the state's older residents." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 157 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.543 - Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington scholars award.

RCW 28B.15.543
Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington scholars award.
Students named by the office of student financial assistance after June 30, 1994, as recipients of the Washington scholars award under RCW 28A.600.100 through 28A.600.150 shall be eligible to receive a grant for undergraduate coursework as authorized under RCW 28B.76.660.
[ 2015 c 55 § 219; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 152; 2004 c 275 § 49; 1995 1st sp.s. c 5 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 19; 1992 c 231 § 17; 1990 c 33 § 558; 1987 c 465 § 2. Prior: 1985 c 390 § 30; 1985 c 370 § 68; 1985 c 341 § 16; 1984 c 278 § 17.]
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.
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 5: See notes following RCW 28A.600.130.
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
Purpose—Statutory references—Severability—1990 c 33: See RCW 28A.900.100 through 28A.900.102.
Application—1987 c 465 § 2: "The amendments to RCW 28B.15.543 by section 2, chapter 465, Laws of 1987 shall apply to persons holding the Washington scholars award as of July 26, 1987, as well as persons holding the award after July 26, 1987." [ 1987 c 465 § 3.]
Severability—1984 c 278: See note following RCW 28A.185.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.544 - Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for western undergraduate exchange program students.

RCW 28B.15.544
Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for western undergraduate exchange program students.
Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, and Central Washington University may waive all or a portion of the difference between fifty percent of the resident tuition and fees amount and the nonresident tuition fees differential for nonresident students who enroll under the western interstate commission for higher education western undergraduate exchange program.
[ 1999 c 344 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1999 c 344: "The legislature finds that policies that encourage regional planning and access to higher education benefit both the students and the state. Such policies improve access, reduce unnecessary duplication, and make higher education more cost-effective. The western undergraduate exchange program, coordinated by the western interstate commission for higher education is a program through which students in participating states may enroll in designated institutions in other participating states at a special, reduced tuition level. During the 1998-99 school year institutions in fifteen western states participated in the western undergraduate exchange program, including Washington's bordering states of Oregon and Idaho. Eastern Washington University participated on a pilot basis. It is the intent of the legislature to permit Washington's institutions of higher education to participate in the western undergraduate exchange program." [ 1999 c 344 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.545 - Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence.

RCW 28B.15.545
Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence.
Students named by the workforce training and education coordinating board after June 30, 1994, as recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence under RCW 28C.04.520 through 28C.04.550 shall be eligible to receive a grant for undergraduate coursework as authorized under RCW 28B.76.670.
[ 2015 c 55 § 220; 2004 c 275 § 50; 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 7; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 20; 1992 c 231 § 18; 1987 c 231 § 1; 1985 c 390 § 31; 1984 c 267 § 6.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.555 - Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Intent.

RCW 28B.15.555
Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Intent.
The legislature intends to permit the governing boards of the four-year institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for certain students of foreign nations. To the greatest extent possible, students chosen for these waivers and for the institutions' own approved study abroad programs shall reflect the range of socioeconomic and ethnic characteristics of the students' institutions and native countries.
[ 1986 c 232 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.556 - Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Authorized—Limitations.

RCW 28B.15.556
Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Authorized—Limitations.
Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may waive all or a portion of the tuition , and services and activities fees for undergraduate or graduate students of foreign nations subject to the following limitations:
(1) No more than the equivalent of one hundred waivers may be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students of foreign nations at each of the two state universities;
(2) No more than the equivalent of twenty waivers may be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students of foreign nations at each of the regional universities and The Evergreen State College;
(3) Priority in the awarding of waivers shall be given to students on academic exchanges or academic special programs sponsored by recognized international educational organizations; and
(4) An undergraduate or graduate student of a foreign nation receiving a waiver under this section is not eligible for any other waiver.
The waiver programs under this section, to the greatest extent possible, shall promote reciprocal placements and waivers in foreign nations for Washington residents. The number of waivers awarded by each institution shall not exceed the number of that institution's own students enrolled in approved study programs abroad during the same period.
[ 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 21; 1992 c 231 § 19; 1986 c 232 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.600 - Refunds or cancellation of fees—Four-year institutions of higher education.

RCW 28B.15.600
Refunds or cancellation of fees—Four-year institutions of higher education.
(1) The governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may refund or cancel in full the tuition and services and activities fees if the student withdraws from a university or college course or program prior to the sixth day of instruction of the quarter or semester for which the fees have been paid or are due. If the student withdraws on or after the sixth day of instruction, the governing boards may refund or cancel up to one-half of the fees, provided such withdrawal occurs within the first thirty calendar days following the beginning of instruction. However, if a different policy is required by federal law in order for the institution of higher education to maintain eligibility for federal funding of programs, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that meets the minimum requirements of the federal law, and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner. Additionally, if federal law provides that students who receive federal financial aid must return a larger amount to the federal government than that refunded by the institution, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that uses the formula used to calculate the amount returned to the federal government, and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner.
(2) The governing boards of the respective universities and college may adopt rules for the refund of tuition and fees for courses or programs that begin after the start of the regular quarter or semester.
(3) The governing boards may extend the refund or cancellation period for students who withdraw for medical reasons, shall adopt policies that comply with RCW 28B.10.270 for students who are called into the military service of the United States, and may refund other fees pursuant to such rules as they may prescribe.
[ 2004 c 161 § 2; 2003 c 319 § 1; 1995 c 36 § 1; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 22; 1991 c 164 § 5; 1985 c 390 § 32; 1983 c 256 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 40; 1973 1st ex.s. c 46 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.600. Prior: 1963 c 89 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.76.430.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 161: See note following RCW 28B.10.270.
Effective date—1995 c 36: "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 shall take effect immediately [April 13, 1995]." [ 1995 c 36 § 3.]
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 46: See note following RCW 28B.10.704.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 279: See note following RCW 28B.15.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.605 - Refunds or cancellation of fees—Community colleges and technical colleges.

RCW 28B.15.605
Refunds or cancellation of fees—Community colleges and technical colleges.
(1) The governing boards of the community colleges and technical colleges shall refund or cancel up to one hundred percent but no less than eighty percent of the tuition and services and activities fees if the student withdraws from a college course or program before the sixth day of instruction of the regular quarter for which the fees have been paid or are due. If the student withdraws on or after the sixth day of instruction, the governing boards shall refund or cancel up to fifty percent but no less than forty percent of the fees provided such withdrawal occurs within the first twenty calendar days following the beginning of instruction. However, if a different policy is required by federal law in order for the college to maintain eligibility for federal funding of programs, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that meets the minimum requirements of the federal law and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner.
(2) The governing boards of the respective community college or technical college shall adopt rules consistent with subsection (1) of this section for the refund of tuition and fees for the summer quarter and for courses or programs that begin after the start of the regular quarter.
(3) The governing boards of community colleges and technical colleges may extend the refund or cancellation period for students who withdraw for medical reasons and shall adopt policies that comply with RCW 28B.10.270 for students who are called into the military service of the United States.
[ 2004 c 161 § 3; 1995 c 36 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 161: See note following RCW 28B.10.270.
Effective date—1995 c 36: See note following RCW 28B.15.600.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.610 - Voluntary fees of students.

RCW 28B.15.610
Voluntary fees of students.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or affect any student fee or charge which the students voluntarily maintain upon themselves for student purposes only. Students are authorized to create or increase voluntary student fees for each academic year when passed by a majority vote of the student government or its equivalent, or referendum presented to the student body or such other process that has been adopted under this section. Notwithstanding RCW 42.17A.635 (2) and (3), voluntary student fees imposed under this section and services and activities fees may be used for lobbying by a student government association or its equivalent and may also be used to support a statewide or national student organization or its equivalent that may engage in lobbying.
[ 2011 c 60 § 11; 2009 c 179 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.610. Prior: 1915 c 66 § 8; RRS § 4552. Formerly RCW 28.77.065.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.615 - Exemption from resident operating fees and technology fees for persons holding graduate service appointments.

RCW 28B.15.615
Exemption from resident operating fees and technology fees for persons holding graduate service appointments.
Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities and the regional universities may exempt the following students from paying all or a portion of the resident operating fee and the technology fee: Students granted a graduate service appointment, designated as such by the institution, involving not less than twenty hours of work per week. The exemption shall be for the term of the appointment.
[ 1996 c 142 § 3; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 23; 1992 c 231 § 21; 1984 c 105 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1996 c 142: See notes following RCW 28B.15.031.
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.622 - Waiver of fees—Persons eligible to participate in the department of defense tuition assistance program.

RCW 28B.15.622
Waiver of fees—Persons eligible to participate in the department of defense tuition assistance program.
For military service members eligible to participate in the United States department of defense tuition assistance program, the governing boards of the community and technical colleges, the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may waive all or a portion of the following fees not covered by that program:
(1) Building fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.025; and
(2) Services and activities fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.041.
[ 2015 c 143 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.625 - Rights of Washington national guard and other military reserve students called to active service.

RCW 28B.15.625
Rights of Washington national guard and other military reserve students called to active service.
Private vocational schools and private higher education institutions are encouraged to provide students who are members of the Washington national guard or any other military reserve component and who are ordered for a period exceeding thirty days into active state service or federal active military service the same rights and opportunities provided under RCW 28B.10.270 by public higher education institutions.
[ 2004 c 161 § 4; 1991 c 164 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 161: See note following RCW 28B.10.270.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.700 - Nonresident tuition fees—Exemption under Western regional higher education compact contracts.

RCW 28B.15.700
Nonresident tuition fees—Exemption under Western regional higher education compact contracts.
See RCW 28B.70.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees. › 28B.15.730 - Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential—Washington/Oregon reciprocity program.

RCW 28B.15.730
Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential—Washington/Oregon reciprocity program.
Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the state board for community and technical colleges and the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, the community colleges, and The Evergreen State College may waive all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential for residents of Oregon, upon completion of and to the extent permitted by an agreement between the governing boards of the respective individual institutions of higher education or the state board for community and technical colleges and appropriate officials and agencies in Oregon granting similar waivers for residents of the state of Washington.
[ 2012 c 229 § 704; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 27; 1992 c 231 § 25; 1985 c 370 § 69; 1983 c 104 § 1; 1979 c 80 § 1.]
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—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
Severability—1979 c 80: "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." [ 1979 c 80 § 5.]