Senior Citizens
Continue your learning journey
Explore your passion for lifelong learning at Wenatchee Valley College!
Reduced Tuition Benefits
Community members 60+ years of age may register for most credit classes for a special tuition rate of $5 class (plus additional fees). To take advantage of this benefit, you must register between the 5th-10th days of the quarter.
Reduced tuition is available for two classes per quarter and is limited to course availability. This benefit is not available for classes that have reached full capacity.
Course fees can be viewed on the Tuition and Fees website.
Eligibility requirements and additional details:
- You must be a Washington state resident (you must have lived in Washington for at least one full year)
- You must register on campus to get the reduced tuition benefit
- The class must have open seats
- You must audit the class for reduced tuition*
- You can sign up on the first day for registration if you do not want the reduced tuition benefit
*Note: There will be no transcript record for classes taken on a space-available basis. These classes do not qualify for transfer.
Steps to apply
Follow the steps below to apply and enroll in classes. Our dedicated staff are here
to help you every step of the way!
1. Apply to Wenatchee Valley College
Submit your free application to Wenatchee Valley College online or in person! Once your application is processed by WVC's admissions and registration office, you will receive an acceptance email with your ctcLink student ID number. Have questions? Contact admissions@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6806.
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2. Activate Your ctcLink Account
After you apply, remember to look for an acceptance letter in your email which will include your permanent ctcLink ID. Your ctcLink ID is required to access online services and enroll in classes at Wenatchee Valley College.
3. Apply for Financial Aid
Fund your education through financial aid, scholarships, grants, work study opportunities, and more. For many WVC students, the first step is to complete the financial aid application online. Apply early to get a head start on your student journey! Have questions? Contact financialaid@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6810.
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4. Placement
Proper placement into math and English classes will help support your long-term academic success. New students must take a placement test unless they can provide documentation of college-level proficiency in math and/or English prior to registering for classes (test results are valid for three years). Find out more about the options for determining your placement along with study materials and other resources. Have questions? Contact placement@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6830.
Determine English & Math Placement
4. Connect with a College Navigator
Once you have completed your placement testing, we will help you make an appointment for an advising and registration session. College navigators will help you create an academic plan, discuss your academic goals, and interpret your test scores. They will teach you how to register for classes and make sure you're set up for success. Have questions? Contact edplanning@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6830.
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5. Pay for Classes
Make sure to pay tuition and fees by the quarterly due date in ctcLink or by visiting Cashiering.
Learn more about paying tuition and fees
Advising for your next quarter will be done by a faculty adviser assigned to you based on your stated program interest. If you are unsure of who your adviser is, you can find out by printing out your class schedule. Your current adviser will be listed at the top. You can also check with educational planning and testing at (509) 682-6830.
Wenatchee Campus
Wenatchee Valley College
Attn: Admissions Office
1300 5th St.
Wenatchee, WA
98801
Omak Campus
Wenatchee Valley College-Omak
Attn: Admissions
P.O. Box 2058
Omak, WA
98841
Phone: (509) 422-7800
Fax: (509) 422-7801