A Senior Citizen Guide for College

      Photo by Carl Heyerdahl            Your educational pursuits benefit from useful websites that can be advantageous to a successful academic outcome.  Long gone are the days of idly sitting by taking notes from some long-winded professor.  There are so many useful websites and apps nowadays that make studying and doing homework a breeze.  Let’s get acquainted with a few that will start you out on a path to success.  Listed below are some of the more widely used sites around.      First, you must download Grammarly.  Grammarly is a keyboard and editor app that takes your writing to a whole new level.  It corrects more than just spelling and punctuation.  It is a writing assistant that helps improve clarity and engagement as well as correct grammatical errors.  Download the keyboard or you can add the extension to your browser and improve your writing today.      Next, a...

        Extending your education well into your senior years is not only fun, it can also give you something to engage in outside of your home.  Continued learning has proven to be beneficial to your health.   Keeping sharp and putting your brain to greater use on a regular basis has shown to decrease risk for alzheimer's and dementia.    All states have at least some type of program benefiting senior citizens who would like to go back to school,  either for an actual degree or just single classes to further interests, or simply to improve quality of life.  Click HERE for a more in depth list of virtually EVERY college in EVERY state with links to their homepage as well as additional resources directly regarding senior citizens.  1. ALABAMA Two year colleges are entirely free for seniors in the state of Alabama.   Here is a list of all colleges in the state of Alabama.  Alabama Financial Aid policy 2. ALASKA T...

  Despite some obvious downsides of aging that we all must endure, there are vast benefits for people who surpass the age of 60 years old.   Senior Citizen age varies from place to place, based on local laws,  but for the most part once you can say you are officially over 60, the discounts just start rolling in.   This website is dedicated to reduced tuiton or even free tuition for seniors looking to get back in school/college.   Reduced education costs are just one of many benefits to senior citizens. Things to Remember Ask for senior discounts,  almost all places have them but usually do not advertise them Many hotels offer a senior discount  Retail stores like, Banana Republic and Kohls offer hidden senior discounts Senior Discounts at many restaurants might be obvious, but they usually won't advertise it Boston Market, Denny's, Applebees and Outback all have senior discounts Many grocery stores have incentives for senior citizens ...

     With so many baby boomers retiring, many people question when there are considered a senior citizen. A senior citizens age has traditionally been considered when an individual reaches the age of 65 now 66.  That's the magic number when full retirement kicks in and one can expect to start receiving a check while enjoying their golden years.  Many things put off during working years can now be pursued and enjoyed.       Due to a healthier and more active generation the term senior citizen tends to leave a bad taste in many people's mouth.  More and more people are active and healthier today than ever.  With all the advancements in medicine and widespread availability of health care people are living a more healthier and active life.  Due to this increase in life expectancy, the federal government has passed legislation to have the retirement age increased to 67 by the year 2027.       Where does the expression ...

Image via Wikipedia      If you are over 60 and have a love for learning it is possible that you can earn your first or next degree for free, or a least at a discounted price.  Most if not all states offer free or reduced rates for seniors interested in returning to college.  I am putting together a comprehensive list of the colleges offering discounted or free tuition for you complete with contact information.  If I miss something please feel free to leave me a comment and I will add the information you submit.  Some colleges only offer classes for audit and only if there is a seat available.  You should contact the financial aid office of the college or university you are interested in to find out what they offer and what requirements you have to meet.  If you do not qualify for a grant or scholarship, then ask your tax advisor about the $10,000.00 Lifetime Learning Credit .  Remember that you are never too old to learn som...

     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 ne...

     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 ...