Any legal resident of South Carolina, age 60 and older, who is not employed full-time, may attend most curriculum or continuing education classes on a space-available basis* tuition free (fees and books cost extra) with the Plan 60 option. This applies only if the class has reached its minimum enrollment and has spaces available (S.C. Law 59-111-320). NOTE: Some licensing courses, vendor agreement courses and authorized training courses will not apply.
Because Plan 60 is a tuition-only waiver program, students are responsible for paying the student fee, technology fee and books/materials fees. Plan 60 covers tuition that is not paid by a third party. If a student is eligible for Pell or Lottery Tuition Assistance, Plan 60 will cover the remainder.
Participants must meet the following requirements:
What costs are covered by Plan 60?
What is NOT covered by Plan 60?
For noncredit/continuing education students
For all other students (curriculum/credit students)
Apply for Plan 60 by completing these steps from the enrollment process:
*Space-Available Basis: Those wishing to take advantage of this policy must wait to register the work day before a one-day seminar or the first day of class for a multi-day class. Please inquire when registering if you think you may qualify. Popular classes fill up quickly. Registering with payment is the only way to guarantee your space in class. If you choose to register with payment, you are no longer eligible for Plan 60 registration and the normal withdrawal and refund policy would apply.