MSU 62 - Nondegree Adult Student Fee Waiver Program
Free tuition for citizens age 62 or older through MSU 62
Missouri State University is pleased to offer a special fee waiver program for adults
who are 62 years of age or older. Eligible students may register for one class per
fall and spring semester and have the required student fees waived. However, the student
must pay special course fees, required textbooks and supplies (including digital course
material charges, such as StreamlinED - see more in our FAQs below), and parking fees. Classes must be taken on audit basis.
Participants in this program will be admitted to Missouri State University as nondegree-seeking students. The MSU 62 registration takes place on the Thursday morning before the semester begins. Enrollment for courses is subject to “seats available”
and the required prerequisites. Students must submit the registration forms each semester
they plan to utilize the waiver.
Qualifying students in this classification are:
Missouri resident (living in the state of Missouri for 12 or more months)
Age 62 or older
Nondegree-seeking students
Enrolling in either undergraduate or graduate courses (if postbaccalaureate)
Not able to apply this waiver to intersession, special courses, noncredit, or off-campus
courses
You can search for courses ahead of time with the Class Schedule Search. You can also use this time to seek special permission from instructors if necessary.
Review frequently asked questions and their answers below:
Before Registration
New and returning students will be admitted and registered the Thursday before the
start of the semester by completing the registration forms.
Fall 2026 registration will open on Thursday, August 13th.
Students must complete the registration form each semester than plan to participate. In order for us to ensure that Financial Services
can process these waivers in a timely and accurate manner within their deadlines,
we must have all participants' forms turned in at the beginning of each semester.
Registration for all MSU 62 students begins the Thursday before the start of the semester.
We will accept registration forms through the first week of classes.
After this point, no late registrations will be processed.
For fall 2026, registration will begin Thursday, August 13th at 9:00am and close on
Friday, August 21st at 2:00pm.
Yes. It is imperative that students complete the registration form each semester than plan to participate. In order for us to ensure that Financial Services
can process these waivers in a timely and accurate manner within their deadlines,
we must have all participants' forms turned in at the beginning of each semester.
If we do not have your paperwork on file prior to the second week of courses during
each semester, we will be unable to process a waiver after that time.
There are so many options! Students can take in-person (at the Springfield campus),
online, or blended courses so long as they have met the required prerequisites and
there are seats remaining.
This fee waiver cannot be applied to intersession, special courses, noncredit programs,
or off-campus courses.
While Adult Student Services assists with MSU 62 registration, final approval for
enrollment in individual courses rests with the academic department offering the course.
Visit our Class Schedule Search to explore available classes. You may filter by a variety of fields, although it
is not necessary to enter any filtering criteria.
Recommended fields include Subject (if known), Campus (Springfield, MO or Online),
and Open Sections Only. For online classes, select Online Asynchronous under Modality.
Auditing is a grading option that allows completion of a course without receiving
credit or a traditional grade.
Students in the MSU 62 program must audit their course.
Students are required to pay special course fees*, required textbooks and supplies
(including digital course material charges, such as StreamlinED), and parking fees.
*Special (supplemental) fees can be found on pages 22-25 on the 2026-2027 Board of Governors Fee Resolution.
StreamlinED is an Inclusive Access digital course materials delivery model. The goal
of StreamlinED is to reduce cost to students, improve student success rates through
Day 1 access, and provide accessible content in BrightSpace.
If you do not wish to participate in StreamlinED, you have until the OPT deadline
to opt-out of the program.
Registration forms are processed manually by the Adult Student Services team in the
order that they are received. Online registration forms are typically processed after
the in-person registration event has ended.
Remember that registration is dependent on seat availability and meeting prerequisites.
If you have obtained special permission from the instructor or department, please
forward it to AdultStudentServices@MissouriState.edu. Once your form is processed, you will receive an email from a staff member indicating
whether you have been registered or if there are additional steps needed to move forward.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Parking Office at Parking@MissouriState.edu or call 417-836-4825 (after hours, 417-836-5509). In-person assistance is available
in office (700 E Elm St.) during business hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4:00pm.
Yes!
The Foster Recreation Center is available to MSU 62 students, but will require a small
fee. Students who do not pay full student services fees (7+ credit hours) including
those taking intersession classes, iCourses, and Internet classes will owe additional
fees based on number of credit hours taken each semester. Review membership rates and types.
Missouri State University is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to furnish
all students with a Form 1098-T for each calendar year with qualified charges and
payments. The Form 1098-T details the qualified charges and payments that hit the
student’s account within a specific year. These include personal payments, financial
aid and waivers. Note that this is based on when the activity hits the account, not
according to the term to which the activity is related. In participating in the MSU 62 program, you are receiving a waiver, and it must be
reported.
These forms must be post-dated by January 31st each year but are typically made available
well before this date. The forms are mailed to the address listed on your My Missouri
State account unless you opt in to an electronic form. Electronic forms are available through your My Missouri State account. If you opt in to receive it electronically, a paper version is not mailed.
You are encouraged to connect with a tax professional if you have concerns about how this may impact your yearly taxes.
Important account information and resources
It’s important to set up your account and monitor it frequently to ensure you don’t miss any deadlines or important communications.
The resources below will help you set up your account and integrate with campus.
You may have received these details in your confirmation email or on a handout at
an in-person registration event, but they are provided for you here as well should
you need a refresher.
You have a student ID number – called a Bear Pass, or M number.
New participants will receive an email with an activation code. The email will be
from RegServices@MissouriState.edu with the subject line: Welcome to Missouri State University. Use this M# along with
the activation code received to set up your various MSU accounts.
Create your BearPass Account and Email
Now that you are officially a student at Missouri State University, you must create
a BearPass Login and password to access your records and computer accounts. These
accounts include:
Email
Brightspace
Accounts Receivable for misc. charges and make payments
If you have already set up your account, you do not need to do so again.
You will access your online course through Brightspace. The link to sign into Brightspace
is available through the “Log In” button on https://www.missouristate.edu/ or through your My Missouri State portal. Your course will be made available in Brightspace
on the first day of classes. If it is not showing up on the first day of class, please
email the instructor directly and include the CRN number of the course and your M#
in the email so access can be granted.
Some courses will use StreamlinED digital course materials. These are automatically
charged to your student account and are your responsibility to pay for the materials or opt-out. To learn more about StreamlinED or to opt out, visit
the follow site: https://www.missouristatebookstore.com/streamlined/
If you plan to parking in a Missouri State lot, you will need a parking permit. Permits
are now virtual. You may order your permit through your My Missouri State account,
or by visiting the Parking Office at 700 E Elm St. between 7:30a-4:00p. View permit options: https://www.missouristate.edu/Transportation/Parking/permit-options.htm
As a Missouri State student, you’re able to get a digital ID card which will allow
you to access buildings, make charges to your student account at dining centers/restaurants
across campus, campus retail (like the Bookstore or convenience stores), and more.
Visit the BearPass Card Office site to learn how to make a photo submission and download
the app: https://www.missouristate.edu/BearPassCard/mobilecredential.htm
If you do not have access to a smart device or are otherwise unable to set up the
mobile credential, visit the Plaster Student Union, room 128, to obtain a physical
ID card.
Office hours: Monday to Friday , 8 AM to 4 PM.
Your instructor will communicate with you through your Missouri State email – not
your personal. Email is an official means of communication for Missouri State University.
You are expected to use and maintain your email account for communication purposes.
If you have any issues accessing your MSU account or email, issues with BrightSpace,
or other technology concerns, contact the Computer Services Help Desk directly: https://helpdesk.missouristate.edu/
