SB 5279 - DIGEST

     Directs the higher education coordinating board to restructure the state's financial aid programs into a comprehensive, and coordinated system of assistance known as college promise.

     Requires college promise to expand and modify three existing programs for needy students:  The state need grant program under RCW 28B.10.790 through 28B.10.824; the state work-study program under chapter 28B.12 RCW; and the educational opportunity grant program under chapter 28B.101 RCW.

     Authorizes college promise to include a demonstration project to assist needy students whose parents did not complete a degree or certificate from an institution of higher education.