A Senior Citizen Guide for College

     Baby boomers, the group of older adults born between 1946 and 1964 are returning to school in record numbers. The reasons for baby boomers returning to the classroom are many. Some go back to school during retirement to fulfill dreams that were put on hold due to marriage, child-rearing, and work. Others flock back to the classroom because they need to gain new skills that will help them remain gainfully employed in a competitive, and global workforce. Some participate in educational activities to socialize with persons of similar interests. Others want to become better at hobbies. These baby boomers might be enrolled in courses like watercolor painting, photography, music, or culinary arts.       A baby boomer who is interested in returning to school can find a learning environment suitable to his or her personal interests and learning needs. Community colleges offer degree and certificate programs; short courses for those needing to upgrade job skills, and personal interest co

             Photo by Gene Gallin This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of North Carolina.  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 – G.S. 115D-5(b) has been amended (S.L. 2010-31, Sec. 8.4(a)) amended to change eligibility for a senior citizen tuition waiver for community colleges from 96 contact hours to one course. Note: based on this amendment, senior citizens age 65 or older who are qualified as legal residents of North Carolina are now eligible for a waiver of tuition charges for up to six hours of credit instruction and one noncredit instruction per academic semester at community colleges. This tuition waiver is only available at community college campuses; there is no tuition waiver for persons age 65 or older enrolled

   This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of New York.  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. I have not successfully found a specific statute or law regarding senior citizens receiving tuition waivers or discounts.  Many colleges offer discounted tuition, tuition waivers for auditing courses, and various educational opportunities for senior citizens.  Check the list below and click on links that have additional information regarding educational opportunities. City of University of New York Senior Colleges and Graduate Schools Baruch College Contact Info: 646.312.1000 Discount tuition fee information for senior citizens. Brooklyn College Contact Info: 718.951.5000 Discount tuition fee information for senior citizens. The City Coll