WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Area residents age 62 and over who would like to take a class at Missouri State University-West Plains this spring under the Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program can register beginning Friday, January 13, 2017.

Those wishing to attend classes can register in person beginning at 8 a.m. January 13 in the registration and records office in Cass Hall, 515 Cass Ave., or they may go online to register beginning at 8 a.m.

To web register, visit the Missouri State-West Plains website and click on the “My Grizzly Den” link on the left side of the page. Those who do not have a university account need to click on the “Get an Account” below the “Log In” section of the “My Grizzly Den” page for step-by-step instructions. They may also call the Missouri State-West Plains information and technology help desk at 417-255-7995 for more information concerning web registration.

The Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program allows Missouri residents age 62 and above to take tuition-free academic courses being offered by the university during the spring semester on an audit, non-credit, “seats-available” basis, provided they have met all prerequisites, officials said.

Online courses, law enforcement academy classes, or any course offered in conjunction with the South Central Career Center in West Plains are not included in the fee waiver program. Seniors must pay special course fee and the costs of required textbooks and supplies, if applicable. They should also note that classes with less than 10 students registered might be cancelled.

To register for classes, senior citizens should be fully admitted to the university as non-degree seeking students and follow the regulations outlined for non-degree seeking students. Participants should declare their intent to enroll in the program at the point of admission in order to have all eligible student fees waived, officials said.

For more information, contact the Missouri State-West Plains admissions office at 417-255-7955 or toll free at 1-888-466-7897.