HB 2002 - DIGEST

     Authorizes state financial aid to be used at Washington branch campuses of accredited out-of-state institutions of higher education.

     Declares that the term "eligible institution" shall mean a branch of a member institution of an accrediting association recognized by rule of the board for purposes of this act, that is eligible for federal student financial aid assistance and has operated as a nonprofit college or university delivering on-site classroom instruction for a minimum of ten consecutive years within the state of Washington.