HB 5110
Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia’s higher education code to expand tuition and fee waivers for senior citizens. It lowers the minimum age for eligibility from 65 to 60 years old and extends the waiver program to include certain nonresident students. The program offers reduced tuition and fees for courses taken without credit or with credit, subject to specific requirements and limitations.
Key provisions
- Lowers the minimum age for eligibility from 65 to 60 years old.
- Extends the tuition and fee waiver program to certain nonresident students.
- Offers reduced tuition and fees for both non-credit and credit-bearing courses.
- Maximum tuition and fees for non-credit courses are capped at $50.
- Tuition and fees for credit courses cannot exceed 50% of normal rates for state residents.
- Requires classroom space availability for participation.
- Establishes a method for prioritizing participants in classes.
- Addresses fees for laboratory and parking.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens (age 60 or older)
- West Virginia residents
- Certain nonresident students
- West Virginia colleges and universities
- Students taking undergraduate and graduate courses
Notable changes
- Reduces the minimum age for eligibility from 65 to 60.
- Includes certain nonresident students in the tuition waiver program.
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