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Virginia

               Photo by Ryan Ledbetter This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Virginia.  I am working hard to get the information up-to-date covering all fifty states, which is quite a feat.  To stay informed on all free classes for seniors near me, check back often for the most recent updates. "Senior Citizens Higher Education Act Section §23-38.56 of the Code of Virginia (also known as the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act) states that Virginians age 60 and older may take college courses without paying tuition. Older citizens may register for and enroll in courses in any state institution of higher education (subject to the admission requirements of the institution) as a full-time or part-time student for academic credit if their federal taxable income does not exceed $15,000 per year. The State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) has details of the  Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver . Virginians

Other Educational Sources for Seniors

     A few months back I missed an extraordinary opportunity to write a few pages about this site in a newly released book.  I had not been posting in a while due to personal reasons, and so I missed this email from an expert in tuition waivers and discounts for all age groups.  Anywhere that I can find information to save you money while pursuing your goals, whether it be my website or someone else's, I will always pass that information along.  Hopefully, these collections of resources will help you as well as your children and grandchild.      As I was saying, I received this email about my website.  I decided to do a little research on this person.  Her name is Jennifer Cook DeRosa and she is a mother of four sons whom she homeschooled.  She is an award-winning chef.  Her love for cooking didn't stop there because she launched a culinary degree program at her local community college.  Furthermore, she spent the next 20 years dedicating her life to higher education administr

Vermont

            Photo by John Holm This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Vermont.  I am working hard to get the information up-to-date covering all fifty states, which is quite a feat.  To stay informed on all free classes for seniors near me, check back often for the most recent updates.  Vermont residents who are 65 years or older are eligible for a tuition waiver within the Vermont State Colleges system for up to two courses per enrollment period unless the President or the President’s designee grants express written permission for additional courses during the same period. To be eligible, such persons must be non-matriculated and may not take the place of a paying student in courses with enrollment limits. Eligible persons must pay relevant registration and course fees and shall not be entitled to any other college service or benefit, unless otherwise expressly permitted in writing by the President or Pres

Utah

                          Photo by Adam Winger This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Utah.  I am working hard to get the information up-to-date covering all fifty states, which is quite a feat.  To stay informed on all free classes for seniors near me, check back often for the most recent updates. HOUSE BILL 60 "You Can Have a Whole Lot of Fun When You're Old Enough! If you're 62 or older and a resident of Utah, you may audit many regular University classes numbered 1000-4999 for a mere $25 per semester in addition to any special fee attached to the class. Known as House Bill 60, the program is just the ticket for seniors who want to keep current in their fields they know and love or learn something new. How Do I Register? Join us at the UNIVERSITY OF UTAH  on open registration day at the Annex building, A wing, North Entrance. In-person registration begins at 8:00am and phone-

North Dakota

             Photo by Jared Anders This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of North Dakota.  I am working hard to get the information up-to-date covering all fifty states, which is quite a feat.  To stay informed on all free classes for seniors near me, check back often for the most recent updates. Check with the universities and colleges listed for information regarding tuition waivers for those institutions listed with no information found to find out if House Bill 1385 applies to their institution. North Dakota University System Senior citizens'  activity fee waiver information is listed here . House Bill 1385 allows those residents 65 and older to attend any public undergraduate class at state college tuition free.  You can read more about this bill here . Bismark State College   Contact Info: 701.224.5400 Senior citizen tuition waiver information. Dakota College at Bottineau Contact Info

Texas

          Photo by Carlos Alfonso This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Texas.  I am working hard to get the information up-to-date covering all fifty states, which is quite a feat.  To stay informed on all free classes for seniors near me, check back often for the most recent updates . Senior Citizen, 55 or Older, Tuition Reduction Program Program Purpose To encourage senior citizens to continue their education and keep involved with local colleges and universities. Eligibility Requirements Texas residents, nonresidents or foreign students; Enroll at a college or university whose governing board has chosen to offer this program; Enroll in a class that is not already filled with students who are paying full price for the courses (If the class is too small to accommodate both regular students and senior citizens, the regular students must be given priority); and  Enroll in classes for whic