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 for vocational students registering for more than 18 credits.

Both resident and non-resident students are eligible for this waiver.

Fee pay status: Resident 18; Non-resident 17

For students enrolled in 19 or more credits exclusively in a vocational preparatory program, community and technical colleges may waive all or a portion of the additional operating fee.

RCW 28B.15.100(3) – Tuition and fees set by individual institutions – limitations – tuition and fees for certain part-time, additional time, and out of state students.