Financial Need Waiver
The tuition waivers and residency classifications document contains information on tuition waivers, residency classifications and the Running Start Program that may be applicable to students enrolling in Washington state's community and technical colleges.
Waiver Purpose
This waiver is available for eligible students with financial need.
ctcLink: Waiver Code - W03
Legacy: Fee Pay Status - 03
Community and technical colleges may waive all or a portion of tuition fees (operating and building fees) and services and activities (S&A) fees for students with financial need. To qualify for the waiver, the student must be eligible for resident tuition.
Clarification: This waiver should not be confused with the Institutional Financial Aid Fund (commonly referred to as the 3-1/2 Percent Loan Fund). The waiver is a reduction in the amount of tuition and fees charged, while the Loan Fund is used for loans and grants to eligible students. For more information on the 3-1/2 Percent Loan Fund, see RCW 28B.15.820.
RCW 28B.15.740(1) – Limitation on total tuition and fee waivers.
