24 Pa. Stat. § 20-2002-E

Current through P.A. Acts 2024-18
Section 20-2002-E - Program guidelines
(a) General rule.--An institution of higher education may, at its option, develop a program to permit older adults to enroll in higher education courses at no charge for tuition. For purposes of this article, tuition shall not include any additional fees or surcharges that are required for enrollment in a particular course or in addition to the traditional student tuition.
(b) Guidelines.--Each institution of higher education that develops a program shall promulgate specific guidelines regarding procedures and administration of the program, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Admitting participating older adults.
(2) Determining the availability of higher education courses.
(3) Determining if the program will be for credit, noncredit, certification, degree or enrichment.
(4) Disseminating to the local AAA a complete program description and technical assistance that explains the process of admission and enrollment in higher education courses offered by the higher education institution.
(5) Coordinating with the local AAA to publicize and advertise the program.
(6) Outlining course rules and responsibilities for participating older adults.

24 P.S. § 20-2002-E

1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XX-E, § 2002-E, added 2010, Nov. 17, P.L. 996, No. 104, § 21, imd. effective.