Per-Credit Tuition for WV Community Colleges

HB 4193 would allow West Virginia community colleges to charge tuition based on the number of credit hours a student takes (per-credit tuition) instead of a flat rate for full-time enrollment. It directly affects undergraduate students at these colleges, changing how their tuition is calculated. The bill amends existing law to permit colleges to establish tuition rates "on a per credit hour basis for all undergraduate credit hours attempted," while maintaining pro-rated discounts for part-time students (e.g., 1/12 of full-time rate per credit hour). This is a structural change to billing, not a rate increase, and does not alter existing fee collection or payment methods.