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WV HB5110

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Rohrbach

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the eligibility age for senior citizen tuition waivers at West Virginia public colleges from 65 to 60 years old

  • Expands eligibility to include "metro area students" (certain nonresidents) in addition to West Virginia residents

  • Maintains two program options: audit courses without credit (maximum $50 per course) or take courses for credit at no more than 50% of normal resident tuition rates

  • Caps differential tuition for qualified nonresident students at 50% of the West Virginia resident rate for non-credit courses

  • Requires classroom space availability and allows governing boards to set policies on laboratory fees, parking fees, and enrollment priority

Legislative Description

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

Education (Higher)

Last Action

To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/26/2026
Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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