School of Continuing Studies: General Information
2008-2009 Academic Year
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For more information, contact the Center for Education at 504-865-5342.
For Senior Citizens
Students who are 60 years or older qualify for the senior citizen tuition discount,
which entitles them to take School of Continuing Studies credit courses for one-
half off the regular tuition rate. Senior citizens who wish to take advantage of this
discount must inform the School of Continuing Studies registrar of their status
and complete the Senior Citizen Discount Form. A copy of a birth certificate,
driver's license, or other proof of age must accompany this form.
For Employees of the City of New Orleans
Full-time employees of the City of New Orleans receive a 50 percent tuition
discount on all courses listed in the School of Continuing Studies section of the
schedule of classes. To qualify for this discount, Certification of Employment
forms must be completed by the application deadline for each new semester. This
discount also applies to employees of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority,
the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office, and the Housing Authority of New
Orleans. The same certification procedure is required.
For Employees of Jefferson Parish
Full-time employees of Jefferson Parish and its municipalities, including parish
courts, receive a 50 percent tuition discount on all courses listed in the School of
Continuing Studies section of the schedule of classes. To qualify for this discount,
Certification of Employment forms must be completed by the application deadline
for each new semester.
FEMA
Full-time employees of FEMA are eligible for a 50 percent tuition discount on all
courses listed in the School of Continuing Studies section of the schedule of
classes. To qualify for this discount, Certification of Employment forms must be
completed by the application deadline for each new semester.
Active-duty Military Personnel
Active-duty military personnel or a spouse are eligible for a 50 percent tuition
discount on all courses listed in the School of Continuing Studies section of the
schedule of classes. To qualify for this discount, active-duty military personnel or
spouse must complete the Tuition Discount form by the published deadline and
present military identification and service member's duty orders.
Discounts are percentages of tuition. No combination of tuition discounts
entitles a student to a 100 percent discount. There are no discounts for
Master of Liberal Arts courses.