Community colleges: exemption from nonresident tuition fee: College of the Siskiyous.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows College of the Siskiyous to exempt students residing in designated counties of Oregon from paying the usual nonresident tuition fee. It requires the Siskiyou Joint Community College District to establish rules for determining residency and creating an appeal process. The bill also limits the number of students who can receive this exemption to 200 per year and includes a finding that a special statute is necessary due to the unique circumstances of the college’s location. Finally, it specifies that no state reimbursement is required for this program.
Key provisions
- Authorizes College of the Siskiyous to exempt students from Oregon residency counties (Jackson, Josephine, Klamath) from nonresident tuition fees.
- Requires the Siskiyou Joint Community College District to create rules for determining student residency and establishing an appeal process.
- Limits the number of students receiving the exemption to 200 per academic year.
- Includes a legislative finding that a special statute is necessary for College of the Siskiyous.
- Prohibits state reimbursement for the program.
- Establishes a reciprocal agreement with a Mexican university for students from Siskiyou County.
- Specifies that the exemption applies only to students attending credit ESL courses.
- Addresses the determination of residency for students in Nevada communities.
Who is affected
- College of the Siskiyous students
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