Do you have to pay audit a class?

Whether you have to pay to audit a class depends entirely on the institution offering the class. There's no universal rule.

* Some institutions allow auditing for free, especially for retired faculty or community members.

* Many institutions charge a fee to audit a class, often a reduced tuition rate compared to taking the class for credit.

* Some institutions don't allow auditing at all.

You need to check directly with the registrar's office or the department offering the class at the specific college or university you're interested in.