SB 5057 - 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.  College promise shall 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.

     Provides that, in addition, college promise may include a demonstration project to assist needy students whose parents did not complete a degree or certificate from an institution of higher education.  College promise shall be implemented beginning in the 2000-01 academic year.