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Committee hears bill to allow Washington students at certain out‑of‑state nonprofit branches to access state financial aid
Summary
HB 2671 would let in‑state branches or extensions of nonprofit out‑of‑state institutions (meeting longevity, accreditation and Title IV criteria) participate in Washington state financial‑aid programs; Northeastern University Seattle testified it seeks access for an accelerated BSN to address nursing shortages.
House Bill 2671, presented to the Postsecondary Education Workforce Committee on Feb. 25, would expand eligibility to participate in Washington’s state financial‑aid programs to in‑state branches, extensions or facilities affiliated with nonprofit out‑of‑state institutions if they meet specified longevity, accreditation and Title IV requirements.
Saranda Ross, committee staff, said the bill would allow an in‑state branch that has…
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