Continuing Education, Adult Education

Piedmont Virginia Community College promotes student success through excellent educational programs and services that are accessible and affordable.



The college is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education. As part of the Virginia Community College System, Piedmont Virginia Community College serves the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.



Workforce development programs prepare students for successful careers and promote a skilled regional workforce by meeting the training and educational needs of employers. Programs and services in developmental education, general education, community service, and lifelong learning support and enhance the mission core and prepare students for success in life.



You are entitled to a waiver of tuition for credit or noncredit classes at PVCC if you are age 60 or older, have been a legal Virginia resident for at least one year and if your income for the past taxable year did not exceed $23,850 as indicated on your state income tax form.



This waiver does not cover expenses for instructional materials, including books and lab fees and other college costs.



For further information on how to enroll as a Senior Fee-Waiver Student, please follow this link to our Senior Citizens Admissions page.