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Chapter 28B.15 RCW Dispositions

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FEES

Current RCWs

Sections

28B.15.010  "Resident students" and "nonresident students" defined.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.010. Prior: (i) 1967 ex.s. c 8 § 31, part. Formerly RCW 28.85.310, part. (ii) 1963 c 181 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 10 § 1, part; 1959 c 186 § 1, part; 1947 c 243 § 1, part; 1945 c 187 § 1, part; 1933 c 169 § 1, part; 1931 c 48 § 1, part; 1921 c 139 § 1, part; 1919 c 63 § 1, part; 1915 c 66 § 2, part; RRS § 4546, part. Formerly RCW 28.77.030, part. (iii) 1963 c 180 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 11 § 1, part; 1949 c 73 § 1, part; 1931 c 49 § 1, part; 1921 c 164 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4569, part. Formerly RCW 28.80.030, part. (iv) 1967 c 47 § 10, part; 1965 ex.s. c 147 § 1, part; 1963 c 143 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 13 § 3, part. Formerly RCW 28.81.080, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 273 § 5.


28B.15.030  "Incidental fees" at universities defined.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.030. Prior: (i) 1963 c 181 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 10 § 1, part; 1959 c 186 § 1, part; 1947 c 243 § 1, part; 1945 c 187 § 1, part; 1933 c 169 § 1, part; 1931 c 48 § 1, part; 1921 c 139 § 1, part; 1919 c 63 § 1, part; 1915 c 66 § 2, part; RRS § 4546, part. Formerly RCW 28.77.030, part. (ii) 1963 c 180 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 11 § 1, part; 1949 c 73 § 1, part; 1931 c 49 § 1, part; 1921 c 164 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4569, part. Formerly RCW 28.80.030, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 24.


28B.15.040  "Incidental fees" at state colleges defined.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.040. Prior: 1967 c 47 § 10, part; 1965 ex.s. c 147 § 1, part; 1963 c 143 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 13 § 3, part; prior: (i) 1921 c 136 § 1, part; 1905 c 85 § 3, part; RRS § 4616, part. (ii) 1909 c 97 p 255 § 12, part; RRS § 4619, part. Formerly RCW 28.81.080, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 24.


28B.15.050  "Incidental fees" at community colleges defined.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.050. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 8 § 31, part. Formerly RCW 28.85.310, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 24.


28B.15.060  General tuition and operating fees to reflect cost of instruction.
[1977 ex.s. c 322 § 1.]
Repealed by 1981 c 257 § 11.


28B.15.068  Tuition fees increase limitations-State funding goals-Reports-"Global challenge states"-Notification of availability of American opportunity tax credit (as amended by 2012 c 229).
[2012 c 229 § 525; 2012 c 229 § 524; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 928; 2011 1st sp.s. c 10 § 7; 2009 c 540 § 1; 2007 c 151 § 1.]
Repealed by 2015 3rd sp.s. c 36 § 12.


28B.15.070  Development of definitions, criteria, and procedures for the educational costs of instruction — Educational cost study.
[2004 c 275 § 15; 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 7; 1992 c 231 § 5; 1989 c 245 § 3. Prior: 1985 c 390 § 16; 1985 c 370 § 65; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 16; 1981 c 257 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 7.] Recodified as RCW 28B.76.310 pursuant to 2004 c 275 § 77.


28B.15.075  Recommendations for adjustments in the amounts of tuition and operating fees.
[1977 ex.s. c 322 § 8.]
Repealed by 1981 c 257 § 11.


28B.15.076  Board to transmit amounts constituting approved educational costs.
[2004 c 275 § 16; 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 6; 1989 c 245 § 4. Prior: 1985 c 390 § 17; 1985 c 370 § 66; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 17; 1981 c 257 § 4.] Recodified as RCW 28B.76.320 pursuant to 2004 c 275 § 77.


28B.15.101  Authority to modify tuition rates-Performance-based measures and goals-Institutional performance plans.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 10 § 5.]
Repealed by 2019 c 147 § 5.


28B.15.102  Institutional tuition increases-Financial aid offset-Reports-Resident first-year undergraduate enrollment at the University of Washington, Seattle campus.
[2014 c 162 § 1; 2013 c 23 § 53; 2012 c 229 § 526; 2011 1st sp.s. c 10 § 6.]
Repealed by 2015 3rd sp.s. c 36 § 12.


28B.15.200  Fees — University of Washington — Minimum.
[1971 ex.s. c 279 § 6; 1970 ex.s. c 102 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.200. Prior: 1963 c 181 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 10 § 1, part; 1959 c 186 § 1, part; 1947 c 243 § 1, part; 1945 c 187 § 1, part; 1933 c 169 § 1, part; 1931 c 48 § 1, part; 1921 c 139 § 1, part; 1919 c 63 § 1, part; 1915 c 66 § 2, part; RRS § 4546, part. Formerly RCW 28.77.030, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 14.


28B.15.201  General tuition and fees — University of Washington and Washington State University — Services and activities fees, maximum.
[1977 ex.s. c 322 § 3.]
Repealed by 1981 c 257 § 11.


28B.15.202  Tuition and fees — University of Washington and Washington State University — Building fees — Services and activities fee.
[1993 sp.s. c 18 § 8; 1993 c 379 § 202; 1992 c 231 § 7; 1985 c 390 § 19; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 18; 1981 c 257 § 6.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 13. Later enactment, see RCW 28B.15.067 and 28B.15.069.


28B.15.300  Fees — Washington State University — Minimum.
[1971 ex.s. c 279 § 7; 1970 ex.s. c 102 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.300. Prior: 1963 c 180 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 11 § 1, part; 1949 c 73 § 1, part; 1931 c 49 § 1, part; 1921 c 164 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4569. Formerly RCW 28.80.030, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 14.


28B.15.390  Giving note for fees at universities.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.390. Prior: (i) 1921 c 139 § 6; RRS § 4551. Formerly RCW 28.77.080. (ii) 1921 c 164 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 28.80.060, part.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 269 § 12.


28B.15.400  Fees — State colleges.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 38; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 9; 1970 ex.s. c 102 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.400. Prior: 1967 c 47 § 10, part; 1965 ex.s. c 147 § 1, part; 1963 c 143 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 13 § 3, part; prior: (i) 1921 c 136 § 1, part; 1905 c 85 § 3, part; RRS § 4616, part. (ii) 1909 c 97 p 255 § 12, part; RRS § 4619, part. Formerly RCW 28.81.080, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 14.


28B.15.401  General tuition and fees — Regional universities and The Evergreen State College — Services and activities fees, maximum.
[1977 ex.s. c 322 § 4.]
Repealed by 1981 c 257 § 11.


28B.15.402  Tuition and fees — Regional universities and The Evergreen State College — Building fees — Services and activities fees.
[1993 sp.s. c 18 § 11; 1993 c 379 § 203; 1992 c 231 § 10; 1989 c 245 § 1; 1985 c 390 § 24; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 19; 1981 c 257 § 7.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 13. Later enactment, see RCW 28B.15.067 and 28B.15.069.


28B.15.410  Fees — Additional charges.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.410. Prior: 1967 c 47 § 10, part; 1965 ex.s. c 147 § 1, part; 1963 c 143 § 1, part; 1961 ex.s. c 13 § 3, part; prior: (i) 1921 c 136 § 1, part; 1905 c 85 § 3, part; RRS § 4616, part. (ii) 1909 c 97 p 255 § 12, part; RRS § 4619, part. Formerly RCW 28.81.080, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 24.


28B.15.414  Fees — The Evergreen State College — Exemptions of certain veterans from payment of fees.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 1993.


28B.15.415  Fees — Regional universities — Exemption of certain veterans from payment of fees.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 1999.


28B.15.465  Gender equity — Reports.
[1997 c 5 § 3; 1989 c 340 § 5.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 245.


28B.15.480  Gender equity — Expiration date — 1989 c 340.
[1989 c 340 § 9.]
Repealed by 1997 c 5 § 6, effective July 1, 1997.


28B.15.500  General tuition and fees — Community colleges — Services and activities fees, maximum — Fees for summer school and part time students and certain courses.
[1981 c 246 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.500. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 8 § 31, part. Formerly RCW 28.85.310, part.]
Repealed by 1981 c 257 § 11.


28B.15.502  Tuition and fees — Community colleges — Building fees — Services and activities fees — Fees for summer school and certain courses.
[1993 sp.s. c 18 § 12; 1993 c 379 § 204; 1992 c 231 § 11; 1991 c 353 § 2; 1985 c 390 § 25; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 10; 1981 c 257 § 8.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 13. Later enactment, see RCW 28B.15.067 and 28B.15.069.


28B.15.523  Community colleges — Waiver of fees at — "Needy student" defined for purposes of.
[1971 ex.s. c 279 § 13; 1970 ex.s. c 59 § 9. Like section formerly RCW 28.85.313.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.525  Community colleges — Waiver of fees at — State board to establish criteria for trustees' determination of applicant as "needy student" — Limitation.
[1971 ex.s. c 279 § 14; 1970 ex.s. c 59 § 10. Like section formerly RCW 28.85.315.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.530  Waiver of tuition and fees for needy and disadvantaged students — Limitations.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 39; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 11.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.535  Waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees and members of the Washington national guard — Conditions — Guidelines.
[1996 c 6 § 1; 1992 c 231 § 15; 1985 c 390 § 28; 1983 c 220 § 1; 1979 c 82 § 2.]
Repealed by 1997 c 211 § 2.


28B.15.542  Waiver of tuition and fees for scholarship recipients under the higher educational opportunities program.
[1987 c 305 § 10.]
Expired June 30, 1990, pursuant to 1987 c 305 § 15.


28B.15.546  Second-year waiver of tuition and fees for recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence.
[2015 c 55 § 110; 1987 c 231 § 5.]
Expired August 1, 2015.


28B.15.547  Waiver of tuition and fees for teachers and principals receiving awards for excellence in education.
[1986 c 147 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 255 § 11.


28B.15.550  Resident status fees for certain immigrant refugees — Purpose.
[1977 ex.s. c 265 § 1.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.551  Resident status fees for certain immigrant refugees — "Parole status" defined.
[1977 ex.s. c 265 § 2.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.552  Resident status fees for certain immigrant refugees — Granted.
[1977 ex.s. c 265 § 3.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.553  Resident status fees for certain nonimmigrant aliens — Granted.
[1977 ex.s. c 155 § 1.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.554  Resident status fees for certain nonimmigrant aliens — Purpose.
[1977 ex.s. c 155 § 3.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.557  Resident status fees for students of consular mission parent — Limitation — Program review and determination.
[1979 ex.s. c 19 § 1.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.620  Exemption from tuition and fees increase at institutions of higher education — Vietnam veterans.
[1999 c 82 § 1; 1995 c 349 § 1; 1994 c 208 § 1; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 24; 1992 c 231 § 22; 1989 c 306 § 4; 1983 c 307 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 83 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 149 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 22.]
Repealed by 2005 c 249 § 5. Later enactment, see RCW 28B.15.621.


28B.15.623  Persian Gulf veterans — Reenrollment options at state institutions of higher education.
[1991 c 164 § 2.]
Expired June 30, 1997, pursuant to 1994 c 208 § 3.


28B.15.624  Early course registration period for eligible veterans and national guard members.
[2015 c 14 § 1; 2013 c 67 § 1.]
Expired August 1, 2022.


28B.15.628  Waiver of tuition and fees increases at institutions of higher education — Persian Gulf veterans.
[1999 c 82 § 2; 1996 c 169 § 1; 1994 c 208 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 25; 1992 c 231 § 23; 1991 c 228 § 14.]
Repealed by 2005 c 249 § 5. Later enactment, see RCW 28B.15.621.


28B.15.629  Tuition waivers at technical colleges — Vietnam veterans — Persian Gulf veterans.
[1999 c 82 § 3.]
Repealed by 2005 c 249 § 5. Later enactment, see RCW 28B.15.621.


28B.15.630  Additional fee for programs leading to graduate degree.
[1971 ex.s. c 279 § 23.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 14.


28B.15.650  Use of state bank credit cards.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 1993.


28B.15.710  General tuition and fees for residents of British Columbia, Canada — Limitations — Program review.
[1977 ex.s. c 322 § 13.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.732  Washington/Oregon reciprocity tuition and fee program — Reimbursement when greater net revenue loss.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 153; 1985 c 370 § 70; 1979 c 80 § 2.]
Repealed by 2012 c 229 § 902, effective July 1, 2012.


28B.15.736  Washington/Oregon reciprocity tuition and fee program — Program review.
[1985 c 370 § 72; 1983 c 104 § 2; 1979 c 80 § 4.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 245.


28B.15.742  Waiver of nonresident tuition and fees for students being citizens from foreign nations — Reciprocity — Regional universities and The Evergreen State College.
[1979 ex.s. c 262 § 2.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.744  Waiver of tuition and fees for displaced homemakers — Community colleges.
[1979 ex.s. c 262 § 4.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 5, effective June 1, 1982.


28B.15.752  Washington/Idaho reciprocity tuition and fee program — Reimbursement when greater net revenue loss.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 154; 1985 c 370 § 74; 1983 c 166 § 2.]
Repealed by 2012 c 229 § 902, effective July 1, 2012.


28B.15.754  Washington/Idaho reciprocity tuition and fee program — Implementation agreement — Program review.
[1987 c 446 § 1; 1985 c 370 § 75; 1983 c 166 § 3.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 245.


28B.15.758  Washington/British Columbia reciprocity tuition and fee program — Implementation agreement — Program review.
[1987 c 446 § 3; 1985 c 370 § 77; 1983 c 166 § 5.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 245.


28B.15.796  Effective communication — Task force to improve communication and teaching skills of faculty and teaching assistants.
[1991 c 228 § 4.]
Repealed by 2012 c 229 § 902, effective July 1, 2012.


28B.15.824  Institutional operating fees accounts.
[1992 c 231 § 36.]
Repealed by 1993 c 379 § 206, effective July 1, 1993; and repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 14, effective July 1, 1993.


28B.15.825  Fiscal 1982 loan fund deposit may be used for local purposes.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 64 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 14.]
Decodified pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 64 § 3, effective June 30, 1983.


28B.15.900  "State universities," "regional universities," "state college," "institutions of higher education," and "postsecondary institutions" defined.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.


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