§ 28B.92.010. State need grant program established -- Purpose
The purposes of this chapter are to establish the principles upon which the state financial aid programs will be based and to establish the state of Washington state need grant program, thus assisting financially needy or disadvantaged students domiciled in Washington to obtain the opportunity of attending an accredited institution of higher education. State need grants under this chapter are available only to students who are resident students as defined in RCW 28B.15.012(2) (a) through (d).
[2004 c 275 § 34; 1999 c 345 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 7. Formerly RCW 28B.10.800, 28.76.430.]
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Part headings not law -- 2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.030.
Effective date -- 1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.
Legislative declaration -- 1969 ex.s. c 222: "The legislature hereby declares that it regards the higher education of its qualified domiciliaries to be a public purpose of great importance to the welfare and security of this state and nation; and further declares that the establishment of a student financial aid program, assisting financially needy or disadvantaged students in this state to be a desirable and economical method of furthering this purpose. The legislature has concluded that the benefit to the state in assuring the development of the talents of its qualified domiciliaries will bring tangible benefits to the state in the future.
The legislature further declares that there is an urgent need at present for the establishment of a state of Washington student financial aid program, and that the most efficient and economical way to meet this need is through the plan prescribed in this act." [1969 ex.s. c 222 § 6.]
Severability -- 1969 ex.s. c 222: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1969 ex.s. c 222 § 24.]
State educational trust fund -- Established -- Deposits -- Use: RCW 28B.92.140. Sections: 28B.92.010 28B.92.020 28B.92.030 28B.92.040 28B.92.050 28B.92.060 28B.92.070 28B.92.080 28B.92.085 28B.92.090 28B.92.100 28B.92.110 28B.92.120 28B.92.130 28B.92.140 Next
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