A Senior Citizen Guide for College

       Photo by Ryan Kosmides This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Maryland.  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. This is the policy for tuition waivers for senior citizens in the state of Maryland. "254.0 VIII-2.30- POLICY ON WAIVER OF TUITION AND GRANTING OF OTHER PRIVILEGES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND (Approved by the Board of Regents, November 30, 1989) It is the policy of the University of Maryland System to extend special privileges, where practicable, to senior citizens who are residents of the State of Maryland? The term "senior citizen" includes any individual who is sixty years of age or older, who is retired and whose chief income is derived from retirement benefits, and...

         Photo by Jessica Tan This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Louisiana.  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. In searching for an exact statute concerning tuition waivers for senior citizens in the state of Louisiana, I have been unable to locate it.  However, I will continue to look and update this entry when I can locate it.  Here is a list of all colleges, universities, and community colleges in the state.  Not all institutions may have senior citizens waivers or discounts including some of the ones listed below.  Colleges that I found a direct indication that they provided discounts or free tuition have a link underneath the college. Update:  Concerning RS 17: 1807...

              Photo by Drew Dau This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Iowa.  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. If 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.  Others 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...

     Photo by Aiden Skeie This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Idaho.  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.      Idaho provides discounts to senior citizens of various amounts to attend college.  Some colleges didn't offer any thing.  So I will be providing the specifics on what I have found for each. College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls   Info: 208.732.6655 * Senior citizens that are 60 and older can apply for a CSI gold card through the Office of Aging. Using that card they can apply for credit only classes tuition free.  Senior are responsible for all other fees and non-credit classes.  They are also responsible for cost of books and supplies. College of Western ...

    Photo by little-plant This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Hawaii.  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.       Some colleges throughout Hawaii offer senior citizens the opportunity to attend college  free of charge on a non-credit bases through various programs.  In most cases permanent records are not kept and if credit is desired then tuition must be paid depending on the university. University of Hawaii Manoa Tel: 808. 956.9317 * The Senior Citizen Visitor Program administered by SEED allows seniors 60 and over to attend by permission of the instructor to fall and spring classes at Manoa.  These classes are credit free and no permanent records are kept.  Anyone wanting to re...

    Photo by Taylor Deas-Melesh This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Georgia.  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. According to the Constitution for the State of Georgia Article VIII. Section VII. Paragraph IV.   Waiver of tuition. “The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be authorized to establish programs allowing attendance at units of the University System of Georgia without payment of tuition or other fees, but the General Assembly may provide by law for the establishment of any such program for the benefit of elderly citizens of the state. “ Waiver Enrollment Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College   Info: 800.733.3653 Seni...

                              Photo by Austin Guhl This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Florida.  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. THE FIRST YEAR: MAKING THE MOST OF COLLEGE     2010 Florida State Statutes:      1009.26Fee waivers.  "A state university may waive any or all application, tuition, and related fees for persons 60 years of age or older who are residents of this state and who attend classes for credit. No academic credit shall be awarded for attendance in classes for which fees are waived under this subsection. This privilege may be granted only on a space-available basis if such classes ar...

    Photo by Alex Korolkoff This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Delaware.  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. "� 3478. Fees. The Boards of Trustees of the University of Delaware , Delaware State University , and Delaware Technical and Community College are hereby authorized and directed to establish, by not later than the fall quarter of 1986, a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older, and who are formal degree candidates, may attend classes for credit or audit without payment of application, course registration or other related fees. Persons enrolled in such program shall be required to pay the cost of all books, supplies, laboratory fees and shop fees. (65 Del. Laws, c. 41, � 1; 69...

State flags on Amazon This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Connecticut.  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. "WHEREAS, Certain tuition waivers are prescribed by statute, other tuition and fee waivers are authorized by the Board, and..." Senior Citizen (62 or older) - For any resident of Connecticut sixty-two years of age or older who has been accepted for admission to such institution, provided such person is enrolled in a degree-granting program, or, provided, at the end of the regular registration period, there are enrolled in the course a sufficient number of students other than those persons eligible for waivers pursuant to this subdivision to offer the course in which such person intends to enroll and there is space av...

    Photo by Gabe Reuter This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of Colorado.  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. Colorado State University Lifelong Learners Registrar's Office (970) 491-7148 * If you are 62 years or older you may attend the university on a space available basis at no cost.  You are required to fill out the Senior Citizens Class Visitation Request that can be found at the aforementioned link Colorado State University Pueblo Senior Citizen Registration Persons 65 and older or 62 and retired may audit class tuition free,  Instructor permission is required. University of Colorado-Boulder Contact (303) 492-3712 * If you are 55 + you may audit classes for $10.00 per semester. University of Colo...

                             Photo by Andres Umana This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of California.  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.  According to Executive Order 0734 California State University allow admission of eligible senior citizen 60+ and residents tuition waivers and discounts at their discretion.  These waiver can include application fee, state university fee, health services fee, and instructionally related activities fee.  They also offer reduced rates for other school related fees. SeniorNet    This is an international, volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides low to no-cost computer course...