This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize Community and Technical Colleges governed by the Council for Community and Technical College Education to charge tuition and fees on a per credit hour basis for all undergraduate credit hours attempted. The new legal language specifies that governing boards have the discretion to set tuition and fees for different categories of students, including those enrolled in online courses, and allows for the establishment of special revenue accounts for various classifications of fees. Additionally, the bill outlines the purposes for which tuition and fees may be expended, including health services and legal services for students.

The bill also includes provisions for the collection and payment of fees, allowing for installment payments and the acceptance of credit cards. It mandates that governing boards report any changes in tuition and fees to the appropriate authorities and establishes criteria for approving tuition and fee increases, particularly for resident students. The governing boards are required to demonstrate progress toward meeting educational goals and consider the financial impact on students when proposing increases. Overall, the bill aims to provide greater flexibility in tuition structuring while ensuring accountability and oversight in fee increases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18B-10-1