UVa-Wise to waive tuition for students affected by Hurricane Katrina

UVa-Wise will waive tuition and fees for as many as eight students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Virginia residents enrolled in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama colleges and universities that are unable to hold fall classes because of hurricane damage will be admitted to UVa-Wise if they meet the College's admissions requirements. Students still must pay room and board charges for the semester. "Although the College has record enrollment this year, we're prepared to make space available to help these students who have already endured so much," said Academic Dean Amelia J. Harris.
Fall classes began at UVa-Wise on Aug. 24; however, the College will provide independent study opportunities as needed. For more information on this effort, contact the UVa-Wise Office of Admissions at 1-888-282-9324 or via email at admissions@uvawise.edu.