• Waiver of fees will only be considered for courses listed on the Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver form and only if registration is processed during the senior citizen registration period. Senior citizens who make changes to their registration after submitting the form to the Registrar's Office, must submit a new form with the new course(s) listed after course registration (during the drop/add period).

Admission:

• Senior citizens may submit an admission application online at http://uwf.edu/admissions/nondegree.

• Former students that have not attended within the last three semesters (one year), must re-submit an admission application.

Registration Policies:

• Senior citizen students may only take courses on an audit basis. No academic credit will be awarded for courses when fees are waived.

• The free course benefit may only be used on a space available basis.

• Written permission to enter a closed class will not be accepted.

• Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waivers will not be applied if:
  • registration is processed prior to the designated senior citizen tuition fee waiver period
  • registration is attempted, and course is later dropped and re-added during the appropriate registration period
  • registration is attempted for a closed class and student is placed on a notification or wait list prior to the senior citizen registration period
  • obtaining permission to enter a closed class

                       

• Tuition and fees will not be waived for the following types of courses:
  • Thesis
  • Dissertation
  • Internship
  • Directed Independent Study
  • Practicum
  • Music and Theatre Performance
  • Continuing Education
  • Other one-on-one course situations
  • Sponsored Credit

Registration Procedures:

• Students must submit a Non-degree application online at uwf.edu/admissions/nondegree. For additional information regarding Admission status contact the Admissions Office at (850) 474-2230 or admissions@uwf.edu

• Complete a Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver form and include an email address as this is UWF's primary form of communication.

• Submit the completed form to the Registrar's Office. UWF will accept scanned copies at registrar@uwf.edu or faxed copies to 850.473.7345.

• Students may register online during the senior citizen registration period by accessing MyUWF and using the Registration, Drop/Add, and Trial Schedule app in the Registration folder.

• Once the senior citizen registration period begins, the Registrar's Office will review submitted forms for registration compliance and remove any late registration fees.

• Students may review their fee assessment online by accessing MyUWF and using the Fee Assessment app in the Financial Resources folder. Fees will be assessed with a balance due until compliance and eligibility have been approved and the fee waivers have been applied. The fee system generally updates during the week of drop/add.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Am I an eligible Senior Citizen? Senior citizens must be sixty (60) years old or older and meet the Florida residency requirements for tuition purposes.

How can I register using a senior citizen tuition fee waiver?
In order to register for classes, students must be admitted to the University. Senior Citizens may apply online at http://uwf.edu/admissions/nondegree. For additional information regarding Admission status contact the Admissions Office at (850) 474-2230 or admissions@uwf.edu. Students who have not been enrolled for one year or more must re-submit a Non-Degree application. Senior Citizens may register online during the senior citizen registration period by accessing MyUWF and using the Registration, Drop/Add, and Trial Schedule app in the Registration folder.

How do I find Courses?
Students can access the online course search from the MyUWF Registration folder. The online course search lists courses which are offered in a specific semester or term.  This service allows students to search for courses in a variety of ways, including by department, instructor, location, days and/or times, and even by title. Course and reference numbers must match the course name(s) listed on the UWF Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver form to ensure the appropriate fees are waived.  

How do I ensure my tuition will be waived?
Each semester of participation, Senior Citizens must submit a new UWF Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver form after course registration (during the drop/add period). UWF will accept scanned copies at registrar@uwf.edu or faxed copies to 850.473.7345. Students are responsible for outstanding fees for course(s) which do not match the authorized waiver form. In such cases, appropriate late registration fees and late payment fees will also be assessed. Approved alternate courses are encouraged and must be listed on the waiver form for consideration.

When will my registration be processed?
Students may process their own registration online beginning the first day of classes through the end of the drop/add period. Once the senior citizen registration period begins, the Registrar's Office will review submitted forms for registration compliance and remove any late registration fees. Senior citizen tuition fee waivers will be processed beginning the week of drop/add. 

Please do not attempt to register through any other registration process or prior to the senior citizen waiver registration dates or the waiver is not applicable.

How will I know my registration has been completed?
Class schedules may be retrieved through the MyUWF Student Records folder.

How will I know my waiver was applied?
Students may review their account balance online by accessing MyUWF and using the Account Balance app in the Financial Resources folder. Fees will be assessed with a balance due until compliance and eligibility have been approved and the fee waiver applied. The fee system generally updates during the week of drop/add.

Additional Questions?  Call the Office of the Registrar at 474-2249 or e-mail your questions to registrar@uwf.edu.

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