# WAC 250-100-040: WAC 250-100-040. Student eligibility for passport scholarship > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_040 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 250-100-040 - **Heading:** WAC 250-100-040. Student eligibility for passport scholarship - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 250 / Chapter 250-100 / Section 250-100-040 ## Text (1) To the extent that sufficient funds have been appropriated for this purpose, a student is eligible for the passport to college promise program, if the student: (a) Meets one of the following: (i) Were in the care of the state foster care system, tribal foster care system, or federal foster care system in Washington state at any time before age 21 subsequent to age 13 as of July 1, 2020; or (ii) Beginning July 1, 2019, was verified on or after July 1st of the prior academic year as an unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, before age 21. (b) Is a Washington state resident student as defined in RCW 28B.15.012 (2), or if unable to establish residency because of homelessness or placement in out-of-state foster care under the interstate compact for the placement of children, has residency determined through verification by the office; (c) Is enrolled or will enroll on at least a half-time basis with an institution of higher education or enroll in a registered apprenticeship or recognized preapprenticeship in Washington state before the age of 22; (d) Demonstrates financial need as defined by the office and according to industry standards; (e) Has not earned a bachelor's or professional degree; (f) Is not pursuing a degree in theology; (g) Is making satisfactory progress toward the completion of a degree, certificate program or registered apprenticeship or recognized preapprenticeship; (h) Has not received a passport scholarship for more than 10 semesters, or 15 full-time quarters, or an equivalent combination of the two; (i) May receive a passport to college promise scholarship for a combined maximum of five years of full time equivalent eligibility after the student first enrolls with an institution of higher education or until the student turns age 26, whichever occurs first. If a student turns age 26 during an academic year, and would otherwise be eligible for a scholarship, the student shall continue to be eligible for a scholarship for the remainder of the academic year; and bined maximum of five years of full time equivalent eligibility after the student first enrolls with an institution of higher education or until the student turns age 26, whichever occurs first. If a student turns age 26 during an academic year, and would otherwise be eligible for a scholarship, the student shall continue to be eligible for a scholarship for the remainder of the academic year; and (j) Does not owe a refund or repayment on other state aid programs and is not in default on a state loan program. (2) Recipients may utilize passport to college promise or passport to apprenticeship opportunities at different times, but not concurrently; and (3) The total award an individual may receive in any combination of the programs shall not exceed the equivalent amount that would have been awarded for the individual to attend a public university for five years with the highest annual tuition and state-mandated fees in the state. ## Nearby sections - [WAC 250-100-010 WAC 250-100-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_010.md) - [WAC 250-100-015 WAC 250-100-015. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_015.md) - [WAC 250-100-020 WAC 250-100-020. Institutional eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_020.md) - [WAC 250-100-030 WAC 250-100-030. Identification of eligible foster youth](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_030.md) - [WAC 250-100-040 WAC 250-100-040. Student eligibility for passport scholarship](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_040.md) - [WAC 250-100-050 WAC 250-100-050. Determining the amount of the passport to college promise scholarship](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_050.md) - [WAC 250-100-060 WAC 250-100-060. Passport student support fund to provide student support services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_060.md) - [WAC 250-100-070 WAC 250-100-070. Payment of passport to college promise student scholarship and student support funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_070.md) - [WAC 250-100-075 WAC 250-100-075. Passport to apprenticeship program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_075.md) - [WAC 250-100-080 WAC 250-100-080. Institutional fund management requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_080.md) - [WAC 250-100-090 WAC 250-100-090. Program administration and audits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_090.md) - [WAC 250-100-100 WAC 250-100-100. Request for review and student complaints](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_100.md) - [WAC 250-100-110 WAC 250-100-110. Suspension or termination of institutional or nongovernmental entity participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_110.md) - [WAC 250-100-120 WAC 250-100-120. Appeal process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_120.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_250_100_040. 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