Section 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. WSR 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. WSR 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.]

Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 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. WSR 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.