Iowa

Image by mathplourde via FlickrIf you are a senior citizen and reside in the state of Iowa there are a few colleges that offer some educational opportunities.  One will extend an audit of credit classes for 1/2 the cost of tuition.  Other provide educational opportunities through Lifelong Learning.  If I have left any out that apply, please feel free to comment and let me know.  The colleges and community colleges that have not been listed did not provide any information on educational opportunities for senior citizens that I could find.

These are the educational opportunities at the universities.

Iowa State University - http://www.iastate.edu/
Contact Info:  515. 294.4111
Osher Lifelong Learning at Iowa State provides seniors 50 and older a variety of educational opportunities.  You can read more about it here.

University of Iowa - http://www.uiowa.edu/
Contact Info: 319.384.4221
This is also through the Osher Lifelong Leaning Institute.  You can read more about their program here

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These are the educational opportunities at the community college level.

Eastern Iowa Community College District - http://www.eicc.edu/
@Clinton Community College      563.244.7040
@Muscatine Area                        563.288.6165
@Quad City Area                        563.336.3450
* These colleges offer a Senior Citizen Program that runs from May-August.  To learn more about these opportunities click here.

Iowa Western Community College - http://www.iwcc.edu/
Contact Info: 712.325.3200
* A tuition discount of 50% is available for qualifing senior citizens.  You must be 60 before the beginning of the semester.  For more information click.here.

Iowa Central Community College - www.iowacentral.com/
Contact Info: 1.800.362.2798
* For more information click here.

North Iowa Area Community College - http://www.niacc.edu/
Contact Info: 641.422.4358
 More information on their Lifelong Learning Institute

Northwest Iowa Community College - http://www.nwicc.edu/.
Contact Info: 712.324.5061
* They are in the process of building the Lifelong Learning and Recreational Facility.  You can read more about it here.

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