The following guidelines apply to the admission of those students who do not meet the general admission criteria:

(1) Persons under the age of eighteen who have not earned a diploma from a high school or the equivalent may be admitted to college-level classes and some vocational classes on a space-available basis, except as in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Persons who meet the requirements of the running start program (chapter 392-169, 131-46, and/or 250-79 WAC) may enroll in most college-level classes and selected vocational classes if such classes have student spaces open at the time of running start registration. Students must meet program eligibility requirements and deadlines to participate.

(3) Students age sixteen and over who meet the provisions of "Title III - Adult Education Programs" (Adult Education Act, 20 U.S.C. secs. 1201 et seq.) may enroll in certain basic education classes. Persons admitted into such classes (basic skills, academic support, and/or remedial) will be allowed to continue as long as they demonstrate, through measurable academic progress, an ability to benefit.

(4) Applicants in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section, above, must demonstrate sufficient maturity and academic ability or skill to compete with college students. Applicants under the age of sixteen may be required to follow the designated college procedures for admission.