Unemployed and Underemployed 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 tuition waiver is for qualified unemployed and underemployed students.
Fee pay status: Unemployed 21; Underemployed 22
Community and technical colleges may waive tuition (operating and building fees) and services and activities fees for students 21 years of age or older who have not attended college for the previous six months, are not receiving or entitled to unemployment compensation, and are at or below the need standard established by the Department of Social and Health Services. Students shall be enrolled on a space available basis. Students must meet the requirements for a resident student.
These students are not to be included in state enrollment counting.
RCW 28B.15.522 – Waiver of tuition and fees for long-term unemployed or underemployed persons – Community and technical colleges.
WAC 131-28-02501– Waivers.
