Washington HB1554 establishes eligibility criteria for the college bound scholarship program.

Washington HB1554 amends the college bound scholarship program to ensure equity in eligibility. The bill specifies that students must enroll no later than the fall term one academic year following high school graduation. Eligibility extends up to six years or 150 percent of the program length. Eligible students must have graduated from a public or approved private high school in Washington, received free or reduced-price lunches in the ninth grade, and have a family income not exceeding 65 percent of the state median.

Washington HB1554 establishes eligibility criteria for the college bound scholarship program.

Washington HB1554 amends the college bound scholarship program to ensure equity in eligibility. The bill specifies that students must enroll no later than the fall term one academic year following high school graduation. Eligibility extends up to six years or 150 percent of the program length. Eligible students must have graduated from a public or approved private high school in Washington, received free or reduced-price lunches in the ninth grade, and have a family income not exceeding 65 percent of the state median.