Washington Administrative Code

It is the policy of the higher education coordinating board that capital projects proposed and developed or participated in by the board shall comply with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and chapter 197-11 WAC, Guidelines for SEPA …

The board hereby adopts by reference the following sections of the 1984 SEPA rules, chapter 197-11 WAC:General RequirementsWAC 197-11-040Definitions. 197-11-050Lead agency. 197-11-055Timing of the SEPA process. 197-11-060Content of environmental review. 197-11-070Limitations on a…

In order to coordinate and integrate other government reviews and approvals with the EIS process, to promote the participation of agencies with jurisdiction or expertise from various levels of government, and to encourage and assist public participation, the board may, as provide…

When these rules require notice to be given under WAC 197-11-510, the board shall:(1.) Post a notice on the property of a site-specific project;(2.) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, city, or general area where the proposal is located;(3.) Notify…

The board will use the flexible thresholds established by the particular jurisdiction in which an HECB project is located.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.020 and WAC 197-11-904. WSR 94-24-028, § 250-14-050, filed 11/30/94, effective 12/31/94.]

As provided in WAC 197-11-600, the board may use environmental documents that have previously been prepared in order to evaluate proposed actions, alternatives, or environmental impacts. The proposals may be the same as, or different than, those analyzed in the existing documents…

Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the board shall serve as lead agency for all proposals it initiates and for proposals directed by the legislature requiring board action. In the event one or more agencies share in the implementation of a proposal or action of the…

For the purpose of SEPA, the responsible agency official is:Associate Director - Resource PlanningHigher Education Coordinating Board917 Lakeridge WayOlympia, WA 98504-3430[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.020 and WAC 197-11-904. WSR 94-24-028, § 250-14-080, filed 11/30/94, effect…

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to RCW 28B.15.015 by the council to establish the necessary regulations for the administration of residency status in higher education. Institutions shall apply the provisions of the regulations specified in chapter 250-18 WAC for the uniform …

(1) The term "institution" shall mean a public university, college, or community or technical college within the state of Washington.(2) The term "domicile" shall denote a person's true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation. It is the place where the person intends t…

(1) For a student to be classified as a "resident" for tuition and fee purposes, the student must prove by evidence of a sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the institution that the student:(a) Is financially independent and has maintained a bona fide domicile in the state…

(1) After a student has registered at any institution, such student's residency classification shall remain unchanged in the absence of evidence of a sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the institution to the contrary. The provision of such evidence to the contrary may be …

The domicile of any person shall be determined according to the individual's overall situation and circumstances and is not determined on the basis of a single factor; nor is a predetermined number of factors required. Institutions shall require evidence of a Washington domicile …

(1) A student is financially independent if the student:(a) Has not been claimed as a dependent exemption on an income tax return for the calendar year immediately prior to the year in which the student applies for resident status and will not be claimed as a dependent exemption …

Administration of residency status shall be the responsibility of the institution's board of trustees or regents in compliance with RCW 28B.15.011 through 28B.15.014 and chapter 250-18 WAC.Boards of trustees or regents shall designate an institutional official responsible for mak…

Any final institutional determination of classification shall be considered a ruling on a contested case and shall be subject to court review only under procedures prescribed by chapter 34.05 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.015. WSR 93-20-004, § 250-18-050, filed 9/22/93, ef…

To aid the institutions in the determination of accuracy of statements made by a student, institutions shall require that a student affirm the authenticity of all information and supporting documentation provided by the student's signature thereon.If erroneous, untrue, or incorre…

In accordance with RCW 28B.15.014, certain nonresidents may be exempted from paying the nonresident tuition and fee differential. Exemption from the nonresident tuition and fee differential shall apply only during the term(s) such persons shall hold such appointments or classific…

(1) "Council" means the nine-member council of the Washington student achievement council.(2) "Agency" refers to the Washington student achievement council.(3) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance, a division of the Washington student achievement council.(4) …

For a student to be eligible for a Washington college grant they must:(1) Demonstrate financial need under RCW 28B.92.205.(2) Be a resident of the state of Washington in accordance with RCW 28B.15.012 (2)(a) through (e).(3) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent or for thos…

(1) Eligible postsecondary institutions as defined under RCW 28B.92.030(4) and WAC 250-21-010(5) applying for participation in state financial aid programs will undergo a rigorous review process including, but not limited to, evaluations of administrative capacity and electronic …

(1) Participating postsecondary institutions must renew eligibility annually, or as required by the office, by:(a) Participating in a fully certified status in the federal Title IV student financial aid programs including, at a minimum, the Federal Pell Grant program. Institution…

(1) Institutions shall provide financial aid application requirements, due dates, and awarding policies to prospective and admitted students.(2) Institutions must award all Washington college grant eligible students regardless of their awarding practices.(3) Institutions shall pr…

(1) The Washington college grant award for an individual student shall be the grant, appropriate for the sector attended, adjusted for the student's family income and rate of enrollment. Each eligible student receiving a grant must receive the maximum grant award for which they a…

(1) Once a student is identified as eligible and an award is calculated, institutions submit anticipated awards and payment requests for eligible students using the office's established process.(2) Private institutions must first disburse awards to eligible students and then requ…

(1) The staff of the office will manage the administrative functions relative to this program.(2) The office will review institutional administrative practices to determine institutional compliance with rules, regulations, and program guidelines. If such a review determines that …

Should a student question their Washington college grant eligibility or award, the student should direct questions and complaints to the financial aid officer at the institution they attend prior to contacting the office for assistance if necessary.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.9…

(1) The executive director, or their designee, may suspend or terminate an institution's participation in state financial aid programs based on a finding that:(a) The institution has failed or is failing to comply with any term of the institutional participation agreement; or(b) …

(1) An institution may appeal the executive director's action to terminate participation in state financial aid programs.(2) The institution must submit a request for a hearing to the executive director, in writing, at the council office no later than thirty days following receip…

(1) For an apprentice to be eligible for a Washington college grant they must:(a) Demonstrate financial need under RCW 28B.92.205 and defined by the office;(b) Be a resident of the state of Washington in accordance with RCW 28B.15.012 (2)(a) through (e);(c) Have a high school dip…

(1) Eligible apprenticeship programs as defined under RCW 28B.92.200 (5)(b)(ii) and chapter 49.04 RCW applying for participation in the Washington college grant will undergo a rigorous review process including, but not limited to, evaluations of administrative capacity and electr…

(1) Participating programs must renew eligibility annually, or as required by the office, by:(a) Participating in a full, not provisional, status under chapter 49.04 RCW. Programs not participating in a fully certified status will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for continue…

(1) Programs shall provide financial aid application requirements, due dates, and awarding policies to prospective and current apprentices.(2) Programs must award all Washington college grant eligible apprentices.(3) Programs shall provide Washington college grant recipients with…

(1) The Washington college grant award for an individual apprentice shall be the grant, appropriate for the program attended, adjusted for the apprentice's family income. Each eligible apprentice receiving a grant must receive the maximum grant award for which they are eligible, …

(1) Once an apprentice is identified as eligible and an award is calculated, programs submit anticipated awards and payment requests for eligible apprentices using the office's established process.(2) Programs may be required to provide apprentices with the opportunity to direct …

See WAC 250-21-061, all rules apply.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.92.150 and 28B.92.200(2). WSR 20-12-049, § 250-21-161, filed 5/29/20, effective 6/29/20.]

See WAC 250-21-071, all rules apply.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.92.150 and 28B.92.200(2). WSR 20-12-049, § 250-21-171, filed 5/29/20, effective 6/29/20.]

See WAC 250-21-081, all rules apply.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.92.150 and 28B.92.200(2). WSR 20-12-049, § 250-21-181, filed 5/29/20, effective 6/29/20.]

See WAC 250-21-091, all rules apply.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.92.150 and 28B.92.200(2). WSR 20-12-049, § 250-21-191, filed 5/29/20, effective 6/29/20.]

Based upon the responsibility of this state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, and recognizing the contributions made to the educational level of the citizens of this state by the independent and private institutions of higher e…

In accordance with Engrossed Senate Bill 419, chapter 56, Laws of 1971 ex. sess. of the Washington state legislature, the council on higher education is directed to develop and administer a state plan to provide a tuition supplement program.[Order 1-71, § 250-24-020, filed 2/8/72…

The name and address of the state agency responsible for the administration of the program is: The Council on Higher Education, 1020 East Fifth Street, Olympia, Washington 98504.Each institution enrolling students participating in this program is to submit to the state council on…

(1) The council will determine the allocation of the appropriation for each year of the biennium, recognizing that the objective is to make substantially equal grants per student in each year of the biennium.(2) The full amount of the grant will be disbursed in the fall term.(3) …

On or before November 1, each institution will submit to the council on higher education a listing of confirmed, full-time enrolled eligible residents as of the 10th class day.(1) Accompanying the list is to be an application for each student.(a) The student application will be o…

(1) On or before January 15 each institution will submit to the council on higher education a reconciliation of records form.(a) The purpose of this document is to make final accounting of students receiving a tuition supplement grant.(b) The actual number of full-time enrolled s…

Definitions used in relation to the program.(1) Institution. An independent or private institution of higher education accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools.(2) Washington resident (ESB 594), chapter 273, Laws of 1971 ex. sess. the term "resident…

The purpose of the health professional loan repayment and scholarship program is to encourage eligible health care professionals to serve in shortage areas by providing financial support in the form of loan repayment or conditional scholarship to attend school if the participant …

The higher education coordinating board is charged with the administration of the health professional loan repayment and scholarship program. These regulations are being adopted pursuant to the authority of sections 15 through 25, chapter 332, Laws of 1991. When a responsibility …

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Board" means the higher education coordinating board.(2) "Department" means the state department of health.(3) "Eligible education and training programs" means educat…

To be eligible to apply for the loan repayment and scholarship program an individual must:(1) Be an eligible credentialed health professional or eligible student;(2) Be enrolled as a student in an approved course of study or program which leads to a degree which is offered by an …