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WV HB5110

WV HB5110
Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes


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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
03/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend and reenact §18B-10-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to tuition and fee waivers or adjustments for resident students and certain non-resident students; decreasing the eligibility age from 65 to 60 years of age or older; and for the no credit option, requiring that any differential tuition for qualified nonresident students not exceed 50 percent of the rate for West Virginia resident students.

AI Summary

This bill amends West Virginia law to lower the eligibility age for senior citizens to audit college classes without paying full tuition and fees from 65 to 60 years old, and it also allows certain non-resident students who qualify as "metro area students" to participate in this program. For those auditing classes without seeking credit, the bill specifies that any additional tuition charged to these qualified non-residents cannot be more than 50 percent of what West Virginia resident students pay. The bill also clarifies that this program applies to all types of course delivery, including online and distance learning.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 (on 03/25/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Higher Education
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Services for the Elderly and Senior Citizens

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