Policy recommendations on items outlined in Senate Resolution 1975-131 as adopted by the Council for Postsecondary Education on March 3, 1976 are presented. The report also discusses the composition of tuition and fees in Washington, the basis of educational costs as used in the report, and the current and past relationship of tuition and…

This briefing paper examines Washington State's higher education tuition and fee policies for its public institutions. It discusses the state's current structure for determining tuition and fees; and compares tuition and fees to economic indicators, including state appropriations and other states' policies. The paper also briefly highlights the…

Institutionally owned and/or operated student housing at six public four-year universities and colleges in the State of Washington was surveyed, and recommendations regarding statewide policy were offered. Findings include the following: student housing at state four-year institutions are to be revenue-financed from rent and other user-derived…

Postsecondary student financing policies in the State of Washington are examined in this report that focuses on the interaction between federal and state student aid programs. The increasing importance of this type of investigation is noted in view of the recent growth in federal student aid. Financial aid available to students in Washington State…