Washington Administrative Code
Title 250 - Student Achievement Council
Chapter 250-84 - College bound scholarship rules
Section 250-84-030 - Eligible applicant
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Washington students may apply who are:
A student in the ninth grade is eligible to sign up for the program, if that student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches and was previously ineligible during the seventh or eighth grade while a student in Washington.
(2) Seventh, eighth, or ninth (if previously ineligible as defined above) grade students are eligible to apply if one of these requirements are met:
The student's family receives temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits; or
To determine eligibility in unusual circumstances, or for assistance in defining household size, foster youth status, and other criteria, the office will consult with district or school staff who oversee FRPL, other agencies as needed, students and families as needed, and will refer to the USDA FRPL guidelines.
If a student qualifies in the application year, the information is not required to be updated throughout the middle and high school years. However, income will be verified using the information from the FAFSA or an alternative application provided by the office upon college enrollment. See WAC 250-84-060, eligibility for receipt of scholarship.
(3) Eligible applications are considered complete when:
The office shall establish a process through which the office may work with a school counselor or administrator to witness a student's pledge if the parent or guardian's signature is not obtained after multiple, documented unsuccessful attempts. These attempts will be documented in the student's file.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.670. 10-17-080, § 250-84-030, filed 8/16/10, effective 9/16/10.