(1) The
governing boards of the state universities, the regional
universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community
colleges shall charge to and collect from each of the students
registering at the particular institution for any quarter or
semester such tuition fees and services and activities fees, and
other fees as such board shall in its discretion determine. The
total of all fees shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar
amount: PROVIDED, That such tuition fees shall be established in
accordance with RCW 28B.15.067.
(2) Part-time students shall be charged tuition and services
and activities fees proportionate to full-time student rates
established for residents and nonresidents: PROVIDED, That
except for students registered at community colleges, students
registered for fewer than two credit hours shall be charged
tuition and services and activities fees at the rate established
for two credit hours: PROVIDED FURTHER, That, subject to the
limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, residents of Idaho or Oregon who
are enrolled in community college district number twenty for six
or fewer credits during any quarter or semester may be exempted
from payment of all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees
differential upon a declaration by the higher education
coordinating board that it finds Washington residents from the
community college district are afforded substantially equivalent
treatment by such other states.
(3) Full-time students registered for more than eighteen
credit hours shall be charged an additional operating fee for
each credit hour in excess of eighteen hours at the applicable
established per credit hour tuition fee rate for part-time
students: PROVIDED, That, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities and
the community colleges may exempt all or a portion of the
additional charge, for students who are registered exclusively in
first professional programs in medicine, dental medicine,
veterinary medicine, doctor of pharmacy, or law, or who are
registered exclusively in required courses in vocational
preparatory programs.
[2003 c 232 § 6; 1999 c 321 § 2; 1998 c 75 § 1; 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 8; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 7; 1992 c 231 § 6. Prior: 1985 c 390 § 18; 1985 c 370 § 67; 1982 1st ex.s. c 37 § 11; 1981 c 257 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 322 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 36; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.100; 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.]
NOTES:
Finding -- Intent--2003 c 232: See note following RCW 28B.15.031.
Intent -- 1999 c 321: "The legislature recognizes that
certain tuition policies may have an adverse impact on the unique
role of community colleges.
Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to eliminate
impediments to the ability of community colleges to meet the
diverse needs of students and business interests." [1999 c 321 §
1.]
Intent -- Purpose -- Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 9: 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.
Effective date -- Severability -- 1982 1st ex.s. c 37: See notes following RCW 28B.15.012.
Severability -- 1981 c 257: See note following RCW 28B.15.031.
Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 322: See note following RCW 28B.15.065.
Severability -- Nomenclature -- Savings -- 1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 279: See note following RCW 28B.15.005.