The Virgin Islands Legislature, by Act No. 5358, has provided that certain senior
citizen residents of the United States Virgin Islands may enroll in regularly scheduled
courses at the University of the Virgin Islands free of charge to the senior citizens.
Regularly scheduled courses are those that appear in the fall, spring, or summer schedules
of classes.
Proof of Status: To be eligible for waiver of tuition and fees, persons seeking the
Senior Citizen Education Program must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 60 years of age, as verified by the senior citizen ID card issued by the
United States Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, and
- Be a resident of the United States Virgin Islands for at least one year.
Registration Procedures for the Senior Citizen Education Program
Persons may be enrolled as matriculated or non-matriculated students. In order to
qualify as matriculated students, individuals must apply for admission and must meet
the admissions requirements of the university. Non-matriculated students may take
courses for which they meet the prerequisites. Non-matriculated students are limited
to only part-time study.
- Senior Citizen Education Program students will register during the late registration
period for courses for which they qualify that have space available. Priority will
be given to those persons enrolled in programs administered by the United States Virgin
Islands Department of Human Services.
- Senior Citizen Education Program students will present verifying documents to the
Access and Enrollment Services Office on either campus. A form will be provided which
eligible students will present to the University's Cashier's Office so payment may
be waived.
- Senior Citizen Education Program students will present proof of prerequisites for
courses for which they wish to receive credit. Those who wish to audit need not present
such evidence. Auditors attend class regularly, do all coursework that is not graded,
and do not earn grades or academic credit.
To view the course schedule that is available at the University of the Virgin Islands
please visit the following link. Once you have accessed the course schedule link you will be required to utilize
the registration form by clicking here and the senior citizen waiver form by clicking here.
NOTE: As for all students, those making use of this benefit are required to observe
the University regulations published in the catalog and other University publications.
