5115 Determination of Residency

Initial Date of Approval: 4/22/09

Revision Date(s):

Administrative Responsibility: Vice President of Student Services

PURPOSE

To meet residency requirements in compliance with RCW 28B.15.011 and the guidelines adopted by the State of Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board.

REFERENCES

• RCW 28B.15.011, 012, 013 
• WAC 250-18-010 to 060 
• HB 1079, 58th Legislature Regular Session (Wash. 2003) 
• Residency Handbook for Tuition Purposes Prepared by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office 

POLICY

It is the policy of Skagit Valley College to comply with all Washington State residency laws.

PROCEDURES

Determination of Washington State Residency is made by the Admissions Office in compliance with RCW 28B.15.011 and the guidelines adopted by the State of Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The definition of “resident student” for certain students, who are not permanent residents or citizens of the United States, may be eligible for resident student status and eligible to pay resident tuition rates by the guidelines stated in House Bill 1079 legislation.