An Act relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors

This bill creates a pilot program to offer tuition and fee waivers for Massachusetts residents aged 60 and older attending public colleges and universities. Eligible seniors can enroll in undergraduate courses, summer sessions, or evening classes between July 2023 and June 2024, provided space is available, with a limit of four courses per year. The legislation requires state universities and community colleges to report the lost revenue from these waivers to state officials, who will then transfer funds from the General Fund to cover the cost. The total amount reimbursed during this pilot period will determine the base funding level for making these waivers permanent starting in Fiscal Year 2025.