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  Catalog  —  College Information  —  Admissions  —  Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens

Bucks County residents aged 65 and over may enroll tuition-free in credit courses on a space-available basis

To qualify for this waiver students must register during the period designated by the College in its semester registration publication. Tuition is waived but all other applicable fees must be paid at the time of registration. Some courses, like studio art courses and science courses, may have additional course fees.

In order to register for courses, senior citizens must have an active Bucks student record by having completed the online application.

Summer 2023

Senior Citizen registration begins on Wednesday, May 17 for Summer 2023 courses.

Summer Course List

How to Register

We offer two registration options for senior citizens:

  • Register Online via Student Planning
    • Senior citizens can register for courses online, using their self-service Student Planning account, beginning on the date listed above for each term. If any assistance is needed to navigate Student Planning, please feel free to contact the Registrar’s Office.
  • Registration In-Person
    • Senior Citizens looking to register in person may do so, on or after, the date listed above for each term.

Need Further Assistance?

registrar@bucks.edu
215-968-8100

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