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 ...

             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 . 1E SBCCC 1000.2 Special Provisions for Senior Citizens Duke University Contact Info: 919-684-6259 Osher Lifelong Learning University of North Carolina System Senior Citizen waiver information. Contact Info at campuses @ Appalachian State 828-862-2000 @ East Carolina University  252-328-6131 @ Elizabeth City State University  252-335- 3400 @ Fayetteville State University   910-672-2600 @ North Carolina A&T University  336-334-7500 @ NC Central University  919-530-6100 @ NC State University  919-515-2011 Senior Auditor 65+ @ UNC Asheville ...

   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 sen...

           Photo by David Cantelli This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of New Mexico.  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. "TITLE 5 POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION CHAPTER 7 TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID PART 19 REDUCED TUITION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 5.7.19.1 ISSUING AGENCY: State of New Mexico Higher Education Department. [7/15/98; 5.7.19.1 NMAC - Rn & A, 5 NMAC 7.19.1, 7/31/05] 5.7.19.6 OBJECTIVE: The objective and purpose of 5.7.19 NMAC are to provide a guideline for implementing the Senior Citizens Reduced Tuition Act of 1984. The purpose of the act is to provide educational opportunities for senior citizens in New Mexico. Each public post-secondary degree-granting institution in New Mexico must gra...

               Photo by Manisha Raghunath This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of New Jersey.  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. Most of the public colleges, universities, and community colleges offer senior citizens tuition waivers.  Because most do offer these waivers, if a college that you want to attend is not on the list, or is on the list with no tuition waiver information found, call the institution in question and inquire about the possibility of an available waiver. New Jersey State College/University Trustee's Reference Guide (Sixth Edition) " The trustee board may waive student tuition payments to accomplish mission-related or institutional policy goals [NJSA 18A: 64...

           Photo by Henry Dixon This is a comprehensive guide for all senior citizen tuition waivers, discounts, and auditable classes in the state of New Hampshire.  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 could not find any state statutes concerning tuition waivers or discounts for senior citizens for the state of New Hampshire, however, the Community College System of New Hampshire has its own stipulations concerning tuition discounts listed below.  Here is the information that I found for each institution listed. University System of New Hampshire   University of New Hampshire   Contact Info: 603.862.1234 Tuition waiver information at this institution. University of New Hampshire at Manchester Contact Info: 603.641.4101 Senior citizen tuition discount ...