Washington State House Bill (SHB) 1758

RCW 28B.50.535 authorizes Skagit Valley College to issue a high school diploma to an individual 16 years or older who successfully complete an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS‑T), Associate in Education (A. Ed.), Associate in Technical Arts (ATA), or Associate in Applied Science (AAS/AAS‑T) degree. Students who have not previously earned a high school diploma are eligible to receive a Washington State high school diploma issued by Skagit Valley College at time of graduation and upon written request. Adult students 21 years of age are not eligible for K-12 funding.

Running Start students of any age who successfully complete an associate degree may request a high school diploma when they apply for graduation or at any time thereafter. Students receiving their diploma through this pathway are not required to complete the State Board of Education’s standard diploma requirements and there is no additional cost for the high school diploma.