Senior Citizens
The 1975 General Assembly authorized the Board of Governors to promulgate rules permitting legal residents of North Carolina who have attained the age of 65 and who meet applicable admission standards to enroll tuition-free on a space available basis.
Senior citizens who wish to take courses for credit must apply through the Admissions Office prior to registering. Then, return the Senior Citizen - Credit Only Registration and Tuition Waiver forms to the Registrar's Office.
Senior citizens who wish to audit a course must fill out the Audit Application / Registration and Tuition Waiver forms and return them to the Registrar's Office.
If you register for more than four (4) credit hours, you will need to comply with the immunization requirements under North Carolina state law. Please contact Student Health Services at (910) 962-3280 for more information.
Main Campus vs. Extension Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are charged according to campus of the course (main campus or extension) and not student classification. When using the SeaNet registration system, please keep in mind that Extension courses are courses with section numbers 800 or higher and a campus of "EXT." Only these sections of courses are billed at the Extension tuition rates which are calculated on a per credit hour basis. All other section numbers are considered on-campus courses and are billed as such. Tuition and fee rates for both on campus and Extension courses can be found on the Tuition and Fees Schedule. Ultimately, it is the student's responsibility to be aware of these differences and the impact they have on tuition charges.
