Senior Waivers

Community Colleges of Spokane may grant tuition waivers for state-support college credit classes to resident senior citizens who are at least 60 years of age by the first day of instruction of the quarter during which enrollment is desired and are a resident of Washington, regardless of length of such residency.

• A fee of $2.50 per class (with a maximum of two classes for $5) will be charged.
• Class fees and parking are additional.
• Registration must be made in person and will only be accepted on the third instructional day of the class, on a space available basis.
• Senior citizens interested in this waiver will not be allowed to create a space by initially enrolling and paying regular tuition and course fees and then withdrawing in order to participate in the waiver program.
• Waivers shall not be granted to individuals who plan to use credits earned to improve status for credentialing or salary schedule purposes.

WA State/Public Higher Education Employee Tuition Waiver

Permanent Washington state employees employed 50 percent or more may register on a space-available basis using the Washington State Employee/Public Higher Education Employee Tuition Waiver Form. Persons wishing to use this waiver may register on the third day of the quarter and must present the completed waiver form and the SFCC Registration/Add/Drop Form to the admissions office. The cost is $25 per class.

Students are responsible for any additional charges such as class fees, books, photo ID, parking fee, technology fee, etc. Students enrolled in over 6 credits will be charged at the regular tuition rate. Please contact the Admission/Registration Office at (509) 533-3510 with any questions.

Note: Employees in the K-12 systems are not eligible for the WA State Employee Waiver. This waiver cannot be used for Continuing Education classes or WAOL Distance Learning Classes.

Call 533-3510 at SFCC for more information. For information on the non-credit Senior Program, please call 533-3393.