RCW 28B.116.010
Definitions. (Effective until July 1, 2012.)

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

     (1) "Institution of higher education" means a college or university in the state of Washington that is accredited by an accrediting association recognized as such by rule of the higher education coordinating board.

     (2) "Eligible student" means a student who:

     (a) Is between the ages of sixteen and twenty-three;

     (b) Has been in foster care in the state of Washington for a minimum of six months since his or her fourteenth birthday;

     (c) Is a financially needy student, as defined in RCW 28B.92.030;

     (d) Is a resident student, as defined in RCW 28B.15.012(2);

     (e) Has entered or will enter an institution of higher education in Washington state within three years of high school graduation or having successfully completed his or her GED;

     (f) Is not pursuing a degree in theology; and

     (g) Makes satisfactory progress towards the completion of a degree or certificate program.

     (3) "Cost of attendance" means the cost associated with the attendance of the institution of higher education as determined by the higher education coordinating board, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, and books.

[2005 c 215 § 2.]

     RCW 28B.116.010
Definitions. (Effective July 1, 2012.)

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

     (1) "Cost of attendance" means the cost associated with the attendance of the institution of higher education as determined by the office of student financial assistance, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, and books.

     (2) "Eligible student" means a student who:

     (a) Is between the ages of sixteen and twenty-three;

     (b) Has been in foster care in the state of Washington for a minimum of six months since his or her fourteenth birthday;

     (c) Is a financially needy student, as defined in RCW 28B.92.030;

     (d) Is a resident student, as defined in RCW 28B.15.012(2);

     (e) Has entered or will enter an institution of higher education in Washington state within three years of high school graduation or having successfully completed his or her GED;

     (f) Is not pursuing a degree in theology; and

     (g) Makes satisfactory progress towards the completion of a degree or certificate program.

     (3) "Institution of higher education" means a college or university in the state of Washington that is accredited by an accrediting association recognized as such by rule of the *higher education coordinating board.

     (4) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance.

[2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 214; 2005 c 215 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: *(1) The higher education coordinating board was abolished by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 301, effective July 1, 2012.

     (2) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).

     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.