WAC 131-12-020
Definition of resident student and
procedures for classification. Students enrolled in a technical
college are subject to the residency procedures of that technical
college. For students of community colleges, residency, for
purpose of tuition, shall be determined under the provisions of
RCW 28B.15.012 and 28B.15.013.
The following procedures shall be followed by community
colleges in making residency classifications:
(1) Upon receipt of an application for admission to the
community college the applicant shall be classified as either a
resident or nonresident as the facts may indicate.
(2) The notice of acceptance shall be accompanied by a
statement of the applicant's residency classification and, in the
case of those classified as nonresidents, a statement of the
criteria and procedures to be followed for establishing resident
status.
(3) Changes in residency classifications of applicants or
enrolled students shall be made by the authorized college
official as follows:
(a) In the case of applicants or enrolled students who have
been classified as nonresident, upon presentation by the
applicant or student or an authorized representative of
sufficient proof that the applicant or enrolled student meets the
provisions of RCW 28B.15.012 and 28B.15.013; and
(b) In the case of applicants or enrolled students who have
been classified as residents, upon presentation or discovery of
proof that such individual is legally domiciled outside the state
of Washington.
(4) In the event of dispute or question regarding the
residency status of any applicant or enrolled student, the matter
shall be referred to the office of attorney general for advice.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. 98-15-011, §
131-12-020, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority:
RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4),28B.15.522
, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. 90-20-009 (Order 122,
Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-12-020, filed 9/20/90,
effective 10/21/90; Order 3, § 131-12-020, filed 6/19/69.]