Virginia

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This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Virginia.  I am working hard to get the information up-to-date covering all fifty states, which is quite a feat.  To stay informed on all free classes for seniors near me, check back often for the most recent updates.

"Senior Citizens Higher Education Act

Section §23-38.56 of the Code of Virginia (also known as the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act) states that Virginians age 60 and older may take college courses without paying tuition. Older citizens may register for and enroll in courses in any state institution of higher education (subject to the admission requirements of the institution) as a full-time or part-time student for academic credit if their federal taxable income does not exceed $15,000 per year. The State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) has details of the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver.

Virginians age 60 and older, regardless of income, may register for and audit courses in any Virginia institution of higher education. Students may have to pay for course materials and laboratory fees. For more information, contact the admissions office of the state college or university nearest you. SCHEV offers a listing of state colleges and universities."

                                                                                -SECTION 23-38.56 of the Code of                                                                                         Virginia
                                                                     http://www.vda.virginia.gov/eldereducation.asp

Public Universities

University of Virginia's College at Wise 
Contact Info  276-328-0100
Senior Tuition Forms 

Christopher Newport University 
Contact Info  797-594-7000
Senior Information   (page 5)

College of William & Mary
Contact Info  757-221-4000
Information for Senior Citizens

George Mason University
Contact Info  703-993-1000
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver

James Madison University
Contact Info  540-568-5681
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver

Longwood University 
Contact Info  434-395-2000
Senior Citizen Tuiton Waiver Info

Norfolk State University 
Contact Info  757-823-8600
Senior Citizen Waiver Form

Old Dominion University 
Contact Info   757-683-3000
Senior Citizen Waiver Form

University of Mary Washington
Contact Info   540-654-1000
Senior Citizen Tuition Information 

University of Virginia 
Contact Info  434-924-0311
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Form

Virginia Commonwealth University
Contact Info    804-828-0100
Senior Citizen Higher Education Program

Virginia Tech
Contact info  540-231-6000
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Forms

Virginia State University
Contact Info   804-524-5000
Senior Citizen information  page (4 of 18) Actually page 39 of entire document.



Community Colleges

Blue Ridge Community College 
Contact info  540-234-9261
50+ Class info

Central Virginia Community College 
Contact info   434-832-7600
General knowledge classes info
Tuition Waiver and discount info for senior citizens 

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 
Contact info  541-261-1211
Senior tuition info 

Danville Community College
Contact info   434-797-2222
Senior Citizen Tuition waiver forms

Eastern Shore Community College 
Contact info   757-789-1789
Senior Citizen Tuition waiver forms 

Germanna Community College 
Contact info   540-891-3000
Senior Citizen Tuition waiver forms

Reynolds Community College 
Contact info   804-371-3000
Senior Citizen Tuition waiver info 

John Tyler Community College
Contact info  804-796-4000
Senior Citizen Tuition wiaver info 

Mountain Empire Community College 
Contact Info   276-523-2300
Senior Citizen Tuition waiver info

New River Community College 
Contact Info   540-674-3600
Senior Citizen Tuition forms

Northern Virginia Community College 
Contact Info   703-323-3000
Senior Citizen eligibility Forms

Patrick Henry Community College 
Contact Info   276-638-8777
Senior Citizen Information 

Piedmont Virginia Community College 
Contact Info  434 977 3900
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Info

Rappahannock Community College 
Contact Info  804 758 6700
Senior Info  (halfway down page) 

Southwest Virginia Community College 
Contact Info    276 964 7238
Senior Citizen Tuition Information

Thomas Nelson Community College 
Contact Info   757 825 2700
Senior Citizens Information page

Tidewater Community College
Contact Info   757-822-1122
Senior Citizens Tuition Discount 

Virginia Western Community College
Contact Info   540-857-8922
Senior Citizens information