Don't forget to ask your tax advisor about Uncle Sam's
$10,000 lifetime senior citizen deduction for higher education!
For example, Oklahoma does offer state-authorized tuition
waivers as well as discounts to senior citizens wishing to educate themselves
at its public colleges and universities. However be sure and discuss
your needs and goals with the admissions department of the institution
you desire to attend.
STATE by STATE Senior Education Opportunities
These opportunities break down by age, number of credits
allowed each year at the waived or reduced tuition rates, and many states
offer these rate reductions "by institution". That is to say
in some states each community college, state college, or university
will have unique, if somewhat similar senior citizen tuition waiver
policies, so you need to check in your area. If they are outside your
area, but in a state where you have family and friends who could use
such a tremendous tool for staying active, engaged, and healthy be sure
and let your family members and friends in these locations know about
the opportunity
Alaska -
http://www.oakton.edu/cont_ed/all/registration.html
Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL offers continuing education
for seniors at half price. There are specific requirements, so check
with Oakton online at the link above
http://www.siue.edu/CE/LLA/LLNCA_SP_07.htm
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is offering a wide variety
of leisure learning, non-credit programs for as low as $69 per couple.
Dance in ballet, swing, ballroom and latin styles, T'ai-Chi Ch'uan
beginner and advanced classes, and much more are available to senior
citizens.
Indiana - http://www.purdue.edu/DFA/sandg/senior_citizens_remit_app.pdf
Iowa - http://iwcc.cc.ia.us/es/financial/cost.asp
Kansas - http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=TUITIONFEES&p=/policies/#srcitizenwaiver
Kentucky - http://louisville.edu/vpf/bursar/student/payment.htm
Louisiana - http://www.ladelta.cc.la.us/curr_stud/financial_aid_index.asp#sc
Maine -
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/resource/educate.htm
Nebraska - http://www.graceuniversity.edu/
http://www.nscs.edu/Policy%20Manual/Policy%20Manual%20Master/Policy%203400.pdf
New Jersey -
http://ur.rutgers.edu/community/senior.shtml 
This special program was created by the Rutgers University Board of
Governors to permit retired New Jersey residents, age 62 or older,
to attend courses on a space-available, noncredit basis. There are
no tuition costs for auditing
http://www.ocean.edu/conted/academy_for_lifelong_learning.htm
The Academy for Lifelong Learning provides quality educational programs
for adults 55 and over to enhance their intellectual, physical, and
personal well being in a friendly and flexible environment. Most programs
for seniors are offered with a $10 registration fee.
North Dakota - http://www.ndus.nodak.edu/policies/sbhe-policies/policy.asp?ref=2282\
Ohio -
http://www.osu.edu/news/lvl2_news_story.php?id=585
Ohio State has been offering free non-credit courses to senior citizens
since 1974. Ask about: "The Office of Continuing Education's
Program 60".
http://www.units.muohio.edu/secretary/policies_guidelines/
Oklahoma -
http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/publications/Guide/html/money-for-college.shtml
http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/publications/grants-scholarships-2006.pdf
Oregon - http://www.uoregon.edu/~uopubs/bulletin/tuition_and_fees.shtml
http://www.kcc.cc.or.us/default.aspx?client=StudentResources/adminpolicy.ascx
http://www.ocac.edu
Oregon College of Art and Craft offers adults age 65+ a 20% discount
off tuition on any Studio School Adult Continuing Education classes
or workshops. Choose from a variety of courses taught by professional
artists from around the country that range from one day to 12 weeks
long in Book Arts, Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Fibers, Metals, Photography,
Wood or Sculpture. They also host an affordably-priced workshop/lecture
package for adults 50 and better called “Exploration”
each summer.
http://www.clemson.edu/OLLI/
OLLI is a membership
organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for Seasoned
Adult Learners to further their knowledge in both academic and recreational
pursuits in a format that best suits their lifestyles through courses
taught for the joy of learning.
http://www.accd.edu/sac/ce/gen_info.html#seniorcitizenprogram
San Antonio College offers tuition-free attendance to senior citizens
on a space available basis. You need to apply with the instructor
of the program you desire on the first day of class. You have the
option of full attendance or simply auditing the class.
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