Washington Administrative Code Title 250 - Student Achievement Council
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 250 – Student Achievement Council
Title 250 of the WAC codifies the rules adopted by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). This council, formerly the Higher Education Coordinating Board before July 1, 2012, oversees higher education policies, financial aid programs, and degree institution authorization in Washington .
📚 Key Chapters & Programs
The title is structured into chapters, each covering a specific area. Highlights include:
Chapter 250‑14 SEPA—Environmental policy for council activities
Chapter 250‑18 Residency classification for in‑state tuition
Chapter 250‑21 Washington College Grant (formerly the Need Grant)
Chapter 250‑24 Tuition Supplement Grant program rules
Chapter 250‑25 Health Professional Loan Repayment & Scholarship
Chapter 250‑28 Administration of WICHE student exchange programs
Chapter 250‑32 Aid for blind students
Chapter 250‑40 State Work‑Study program
Chapter 250‑50 Veterans education programs
Chapter 250‑60 Teacher incentive loans (STEM K–12)
Chapter 250‑61 Regulations under the Degree‑Granting Institutions Act (licensing non-public and out-of-state institutions)
Chapter 250‑63 through 250‑81, including:
Future Teachers scholarships (250‑63, 250‑65)
Washington State Scholars (250‑66)
Community Scholarships (250‑69)
Educational Opportunity Grants (250‑70)
Gender equality and athletic equity (250‑71, 250‑77)
Distinguished Professorships, Fellowships, American Indian scholarships, etc.
Running Start dual enrollment (250‑79)
Washington Promise and College Bound scholarships (250‑80, 250‑84)
Chapter 250‑82 Public records
Chapter 250‑85 Vocational excellence awards (WAVE)
Chapter 250‑100 Passport to Careers program (ospi.k12.wa.us, app.leg.wa.gov, law.cornell.edu)
🏫 Degree‑Granting Institution Authorization (WAC 250‑61)
Chapter 250‑61 implements the Degree-Granting Institutions Act, regulating non-public, out-of-state, and private institutions offering degrees in Washington:
Student services required: admissions, advising, financial aid, disability accommodations, records, placement (nc-sara.org, regulations.justia.com)
Facilities & financial vetting: institutions must demonstrate adequate physical and financial resources, maintain libraries, undergo site visits, and adhere to bonding/fund requirements (regulations.justia.com)
Record-keeping: institutions must maintain transcripts, financial statements, audits, and disability support documentation
WSAC also oversees licensing processes, fees, surety bonds, tuition recovery funds, and student complaint mechanisms — especially in coordination with NC‑SARA for distance education (nc-sara.org).
🔍 Summary by Focus Area
| Focus Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | Covers Washington College Grant, tuition assist programs, work-study, scholarships, loan repayment, and special initiatives like Running Start, Promise, WAVE |
| Institution Licensing | Ensures degree-granting institutions meet standards in facilities, finances, services, records, and compliance |
| Consumer Protection | Requires complaint systems, financial recovery plans, transcripts retention, and regulatory transparency |
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