Allows the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program to accept advanced degree program students who exceed 125 percent of the state median income if they demonstrate financial need through other factors.
Aligns the definition of "resident student" for the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program with the Washington College Grant.
Includes registered apprenticeships under the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program Professional-Technical Degree and Certificate programs.
Establishes that the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program is automatically renewed until the program length expires, 125 percent of the program length, or the credit or clock-hour equivalent of five years.
Establishes that the state match for the Rural County High Employer Demand Jobs Program must be based on donations and pledges received as of the date of the caseload forecast to ensure predictable treatment of the Program in the budget process.
Removes the 2.0 grade point average for the Rural County High Employer Demand Jobs Program and instead requires students to meet satisfactory academic progress toward completion of an eligible program.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1805), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗