Wash. Admin. Code § 132H-122-020 - Student financial debt procedures

(1) The college may take the following actions for nonpayment of outstanding student debt:

(a) Place a hold, also called a negative service indicator, on a student's account if they owe a debt for housing, financial aid, tuition, or other college fees. A negative service indicator prevents enrollment for future quarters.

(b) Drop students for nonpayment of any debt at any time.

(c) Refer past due debts that exceed $100 to a collection agency. Prior to referral, students will receive notice via their Bellevue College email. The notice will include at a minimum the following information:

(i) The amount of the debt owed;

(ii) The nature of the debt;

(iii) Information on how to pay the debt;

(iv) Contact information for the finance office and/or staff member who can provide more information, and/or set up a payment plan;

(v) The deadline for payment of the debt; and

(vi) Any consequences that may result from nonpayment of the debt.

(2) Reporting requirements: The college follows the state reporting rules related to the use of negative service indicators, debt levels, and collection practices.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 132H-122-020

Amended by WSR 23-04-004, Filed 1/19/2023, effective 2/19/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 02-14-008, § 132H-122-020, filed 6/20/02, effective 7/21/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140. 92-19-054, § 132H-122-020, filed 9/10/92, effective 10/11/92.