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HRS §304A-3206

State can arrange out-of-state student placements

This section lets the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education act for Hawaii to place students in colleges or programs outside the compact states. The commission can make deals with governments, schools, and agencies. These deals may cover getting student spots, paying tuition or fees, and providing benefits.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Placement of students

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is authorized to act on behalf of this State in making arrangements for the placement of students in institutions and programs of higher learning outside the states which are parties to the compact establishing the commission. For that purpose, the commission may negotiate and enter into arrangements and contracts with this State or any appropriate agency thereof, with public and private educational institutions and agencies, and with states and other governmental entities. Such arrangements and contracts may provide for: (1) The obtaining of one or more places for students on either a special or continuing basis; (2) The payment of partial or full tuition and other charges; and (3) The furnishing of reciprocal, compensating, or other advantages and benefits in support of the educational program involved.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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