The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to adjust the eligibility criteria for tuition and fee waivers for resident and certain non-resident students. Specifically, it lowers the eligibility age for senior citizens from 65 to 60 years old. Additionally, it introduces a provision that any differential tuition for qualified non-resident students cannot exceed 50 percent of the tuition rate for West Virginia resident students.

The governing boards of state institutions of higher education are required to establish a reduced tuition and fee program for senior citizens, which includes options for attending courses without receiving credit and for credit. The program stipulates that participants must be residents of West Virginia or classified as metro area students, be at least 60 years old, and that classroom space must be available. The bill also outlines conditions regarding special fees, parking fees, and tuition rates for both the no credit and for-credit options, ensuring that they remain affordable for eligible participants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18B-10-7a
Engrossed Version: 18B-10-7a
Enrolled Version: 18B-10-7a