# RCW 28B.15.014: RCW 28B.15.014: Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S014

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 28B.15.014
- **Heading:** RCW 28B.15.014: Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 014

## Text

Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910 , the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community and technical colleges may exempt the following nonresidents from paying all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential: (1) Any person who resides in the state of Washington and who holds a graduate service appointment designated as such by a public institution of higher education or is employed for an academic department in support of the instructional or research programs involving not less than twenty hours per week during the term such person shall hold such appointment. (2) Any faculty member, classified staff member or administratively exempt employee holding not less than a half time appointment at an institution who resides in the state of Washington, and the dependent children and spouse of such persons. (3) Any immigrant refugee and the spouse and dependent children of such refugee, if the refugee (a) is on parole status, or (b) has received an immigrant visa, or (c) has applied for United States citizenship. (4) Any dependent of a member of the United States congress representing the state of Washington.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 28B.15.005 RCW 28B.15.005: "Colleges and universities" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S005.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.011 RCW 28B.15.011: Classification as resident or nonresident student—Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S011.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.012 RCW 28B.15.012: Classification as resident or nonresident student—Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S012.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.013 RCW 28B.15.013: Classification as resident or nonresident student—Standards for determining domicile in the state—Presumptions—Cut-off date for classification application change.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S013.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.014 RCW 28B.15.014: Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S014.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.015 RCW 28B.15.015: Classification as resident or nonresident student—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S015.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.020 RCW 28B.15.020: "Tuition fees" defined—Use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S020.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.022 RCW 28B.15.022: "Nonresident tuition fees differential" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S022.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.025 RCW 28B.15.025: "Building fees" defined—Use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S025.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.031 RCW 28B.15.031: "Operating fees"—Defined—Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S031.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.041 RCW 28B.15.041: "Services and activities fees" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S041.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.043 RCW 28B.15.043: "Services and activities fees"—Allocations from for institutional loan fund for needy students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S043.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.044 RCW 28B.15.044: Services and activities fees—Legislative declaration on expenditure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S044.md)
- [RCW 28B.15.045 RCW 28B.15.045: Services and activities fees—Guidelines governing establishment and funding of programs supported by—Scope—Mandatory provisions—Dispute resolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28B_C15_S045.md)

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