Who are HB 1079 Students?
Introduced by Representative Phyllis Gutierrez-Kenney, and signed into law by Washington Governor Gary Locke, the Washington State Legislature approved HB (House Bill) 1079 in 2003. Because HB 1079 was approved as state law, 1079 students are considered 'residents' for the purposes of higher education. This means 1079 students are permitted to pay resident/in-state tuition rates, in order to attend Washington public colleges and universities.
Who qualifies as a ‘1079 student’?
You qualify as a 1079 student if you have lived in Washington state at least three years, and you meet the following requirements:
- You graduated from a Washington state high school and you completed your senior year of high school in Washington; OR you have earned the equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED.
- When you apply to a college or university, and wish to register as a qualified 1079 student, you will need to sign an affidavit indicating you meet requirements of HB 1079.
What if I am undocumented but I don’t qualify as a 1079 student? Can I go to college?
All undocumented students are permitted to attend a college or university in the state of Washington. A big difference is undocumented students who qualify as 1079 students may pay in-state tuition rates, which makes college more affordable. Undocumented students who do not qualify as 1079 students pay higher tuition rates.
Regional Resources for HB 1079 Students
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Beyond HB 1079Statement: "The BEYOND HB 1079 Conference is a student-run endeavor made possible through collaborations of both college and high school students, higher-education institution support, and dedicated community members who work together towards the common goal of advancing and providing educational opportunities for all students regardless of citizenship."
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HB 1079: For Washington State StudentsCreated for both students, and the prospective institutions which they may attend, HB1079.org is a website with many resources for undocumented students in Washington State.
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Latino/a Educational Achievement ProjectMission: Improve academic achievement of Latino/a students in Washington state.
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The DREAM Act PortalAbout: The Portal is home to the largest community of undocumented youth in the United States. Our community has matured together for the past half-decade.
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Washington Higher Education Residency -- Affidavit/Declaration/CertificationSpanish version located here: http://www.leapwa.org/assets/docs/forms/affidavit_span.pdf
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Washington State Educational Access: Coalition for HB 1079 StudentsIntroduction: The Washington State Educational Access Coalition for HB 1079 Students is comprised of faculty and staff from colleges, universities and other interested organizations around the state to assess the services that are available to support non-United States citizens who are attending or may attend college through Washington State House Bill 1079 and to educate providers, families and policymakers about the issues facing these students in higher education.
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Washington State University ConnectWSU Conectándote, como página de Internet, nació por nuestro deseo de ayudarle a la comunidad Latina a alcanzar sus sueños educativos y mejorar su calidad de vida.
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WWU Tuition & AidWestern's Tuition & Aid Office provides a list of resources that HB 1079 Students will find useful. You can find a Spanish version of the website here: http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/1079-statement-espanol.pdf
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