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Continuing Education Opportunities for Seniors in Each State

Older adults often face boredom with the extra time on their hands after retirement. Continuing education is a great way to fill time, activate the brain, and develop new interests or hobbies. Some websites provide online courses to seniors, and many colleges throughout the United States offer affordable or free courses to seniors.
Massive Open Online Courses
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow schools and organizations to offer free online courses, available for anyone to enroll. There are more than three thousand MOOCs accessible to millions of people worldwide, providing education that is the same or better quality than in-person courses held on college campuses. MOOCs include a wide range of course subjects such as business, computer science, engineering, math, philosophy, law, literature, science, data analysis, architecture, food nutrition, and more.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes
The Bernard Osher Foundation strives to improve quality of life through support for higher education and currently supports 125 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) programs at universities throughout the United States. Each OLLI program offers various non-credit courses to anyone over the age of 50. To find an OLLI program, visit the List of Institutes page.
Universities that Offer Free or Low-Cost Courses to Seniors
Alabama
The state of Alabama offers seniors (age 60+) free tuition for two-year programs at any in-state community college, as long as they meet admission requirements. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as admission requirements vary.
- Alabama Southern Community College
- Bevill State Community College
- Bishop State Community College
- Calhoun Community College
- Central Alabama Community College
- Chattahoochee Valley Community College
- J.F. Drake State Technical College
- Enterprise-Ozark Community College
- Faulkner State Community College
- Gadsden State Community College
- Jefferson Davis Community College
- Jefferson State Community College
- Lawson State Community College
- Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
- Northwestern Alabama Community College
- Northwest-Shoals Community College
- Reid State Technical College
- Shelton State Community College
- Snead State Community College
- Southern Union State Community College
- Trenholm State Technical College
- Wallace Dothan
- Wallace Hanceville Community College
- Wallace Community College Selma
Alaska
The University of Alaska waives tuition for senior residents (age 65+) who receive full social security benefits. To enroll, seniors must complete a tuition waiver form, and they must wait to register until the first day of classes to ensure there is available space. Waived tuition costs for seniors exclude additional charges such as lab fees, textbooks, and health center fees.
Arizona
All ten Maricopa Community College campuses offer seniors (age 65+) tuition at a discounted rate of 50%. Seniors must register for classes between the first and second day of classes to ensure available space. Eligible seniors must follow the standard enrollment procedure by submitting an admissions application.
Arkansas
The University of Arkansas offers free tuition to Arkansas residents (age 60+). Enrollment is dependent on the space availability of classes. Seniors can complete the admissions application and the Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver form online or by visiting the Office of Admissions in Silas H. Hunt Hall.
California
California residents (age 60+) can enroll in courses at California State University with all tuition fees waived and reduced campus fees. Seniors can apply online, and once admitted, can submit a Student Fee Waiver Request - Over 60 Program to the Student Business Services department.
Colorado
Seniors (age 55+) are eligible to attend classes based on availability at Colorado State University. However, senior visitors do not receive credit for attending class but receive grades for participation, assignments, and exams. Another option for seniors is to enroll in up to two classes per semester at the University of Colorado Denver on a no-credit basis when space is available.
Connecticut
Connecticut residents (age 62+) may enroll in college courses for free at all Connecticut state colleges on a space-available basis. However, seniors must still pay all other fees. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- University of Connecticut
- Central Connecticut
- Eastern Connecticut
- Southern Connecticut
- Western Connecticut
Delaware
Senior residents (age 60+) can enroll at The University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and Delaware Technical and Community College for free. At the University of Delaware, seniors may be eligible to enroll in certain graduate degrees for free. However, seniors must pay for all student fees and textbooks.
Florida
Florida residents (age 60+) can audit any Florida school and receive a waived application, tuition, and student fees. However, admitted seniors must register for classes on a space-available basis. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida International University
- Florida State University
- New College of Florida
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
- University of West Florida
Georgia
Georgia residents (age 62+) can receive free tuition on a space-available basis at all public state colleges. Seniors must apply through the standard admissions process at each school listed below.
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
- Albany State University
- Armstrong Atlantic State College
- Atlanta Metropolitan College, Atlanta
- Augusta College, Augusta
- College of Coastal Georgia
- Clayton State University
- Columbus State University
- Dalton State
- Darton College
- DeKalb Technical College
- Georgia Perimeter College
- East Georgia College
- Georgia Highlands College
- Fort Valley State College
- Gainesville State College
- Georgia College & State University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia Southern University, Statesboro
- Georgia Southwestern State University
- Georgia State University
- Gordon College
- Gwinnett Technical College
- Kennesaw State University
- Macon State College
- Medical College of Georgia
- Middle Georgia College
- Middle Georgia Technical College
- North Georgia College & State University
- Savannah State College
- South Georgia College
- Southern Polytechnic State University
- University of Georgia
- Valdosta State University
- University of West Georgia
Hawaii
The University of Hawaii and Hawaii state community colleges allow senior residents (age 60+) to attend non-credit courses for free under the Senior Citizen Visitor Program. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only online courses are available to seniors. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Leeward Community College
- Honolulu Community College
- Kapiʻolani Community College
- Hawaii Community College
- Windward Community College
- Kauaʻi Community College
Idaho
The College of Southern Idaho offers free tuition to seniors (age 60 and older) for lower-division courses. To apply, contact the Office on Aging on the CSI campus. Also, Boise State University allows seniors (age 65+) to apply for admittance and audit classes on a space-available basis.
Illinois
All Illinois public colleges allow senior residents (age 65+) to attend credit courses for free upon admission. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Chicago State University
- Eastern Illinois University
- Governors State University
- Illinois State University
- Northeastern Illinois University
- Northern Illinois University
- Southern Illinois University
- University of Illinois system
- Western Illinois University
- City of Colleges at Chicago
- Black Hawk College
- Danville Area Community College
- College of DuPage
- East St. Louis Community College Center
- Elgin Community College
- Harper College
- Heartland Community College
- Highland Community College
- Illinois Central College
- Illinois Eastern Community College
- Illinois Valley Community College
- Joliet Junior Community College
- Judson University
- Kankakee Community College
- Kaskaskia College
- Kishwaukee College
- College of Lake County
- Lake Land College
- Lewis and Clark Community College
- Lincoln Land Community College
- John A. Logan College
- McHenry County College
- Moraine Valley Community College
- Morton College
- Oakton Community College
- Parkland College
- Prairie State College
- Rend Lake College
- Richland Community College
- Rock Valley College
- Carl Sandburg College
- Sauk Valley Community College
- Shawnee Community College
- South Suburban College
- Southeastern Illinois College
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Spoon River College
- Triton College
- Waubonsee Community College
- John Wood Community College
Indiana
Indiana University's Senior Citizen Fee Remission program allows seniors (age 60+) to take up to nine credits per semester at a discounted tuition rate of 50%. Seniors must complete the standard application and fill out the Senior Citizen Fee Remission Request Form to apply for admissions.
Iowa
Iowa residents (age 65+) can take one non-credit class per semester for free at Simpson College. Seniors can also take classes for credit at the current audit amount per credit, which is $230 per credit. Seniors must enroll in courses on a space-available basis, not including lab courses.
Kansas
Kansas residents (age 60+) can audit courses at state and community colleges for free on a space-available basis. The registration process varies by school, so visit the individual schools' websites listed below.
- Emporia State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Kansas State University
- Pittsburg State University
- University of Kansas
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Wichita State University
- Washburn University
- Allen County Community College
- Barton County Community College
- Brown Mackie College
- Butler Community College
- Cloud County Community College
- Coffeyville Community College
- Colby Community College
- Cowley College
- Dodge City Community College
- Fort Scott Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Hesston College
- Highland Community College
- Hutchinson Community College
- Independence Community College
- Johnston County Community College
- Kansas City Kansas Community College
- Labette Community College
- Manhattan Area Technical College
- Neosho County Community College
- North Central Kansas Technical College
- Northwest Kansas Technical College
- Pratt Community College
- Salina Area Technical College
- Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
- Wichita Area Technical College
Kentucky
Senior residents (age 65+) taking classes at any Kentucky state-supported college receive waived tuition and student fees. Seniors must be admitted and register for courses on a space-available basis. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Kentucky State University
- Morehead State University
- Murray State University
- Northern Kentucky University
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville
- Western Kentucky University
- Ashland Community College
- Big Sandy Community and Technical College
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College
- Bowling Green Technical College
- Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
- Gateway Community and Technical College
- Hazard Community and Technical College
- Henderson Community College
- Hopkinsville Community College
- Jefferson Community and Technical College
- Madisonville Community College
- Maysville Community and Technical College
- Owensboro Community and Technical College
- Somerset Community College
- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
- West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Louisiana
Senior residents (age 55+) can take classes for free at all Louisiana state schools. Seniors will also receive 50% off books and class materials at the campus student bookstore. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Grambling State University
- Louisiana Tech University
- University of New Orleans
- University of Louisiana at Monroe
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- McNeese State University
- Nicholls State University
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- Northwestern State University
Maine
Senior residents (age 65+) can attend undergraduate classes for free at any University of Maine school on a space-available basis. Seniors must apply for admission on the University of Maine System website.
Maryland
Senior residents (age 60+) receive waived tuition at any University of Maryland school, even for degree-granting programs. To apply, visit the University of Maryland System website.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents (age 60+) can take up to three credits per semester at any state-supported college. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Bridgewater State University
- Fitchburg State University
- Framingham State University
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Salem State University
- Westfield State University
- Worcester State University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Berkshire Community College
- Bristol Community College
- Bunker Hill Community College
- Cape Cod Community College
- Greenfield Community College
- Holyoke Community College
- Massachusetts Bay Community College
- Massasoit Community College
- Middlesex Community College
- Mount Wachusett Community College
- North Shore Community College
- Northern Essex Community College
- Quinsigamond Community College
- Roxbury Community College
- Springfield Technical Community College
Michigan
At Michigan Technological University, seniors (age 60+) can receive waived tuition for up to two courses per semester. Seniors must apply through the admissions office. At Western Michigan University, seniors (age 62 and older) can take one class per semester for free. To apply, seniors must submit the SCOPE application online. At Wayne State University, seniors (age 60 and older) can apply online to receive a 75% discount on tuition but must pay registration and student fees.
Minnesota
The University of Minnesota's Senior Citizen Education Program offers senior residents (age 62+) the opportunity to take courses for $10 per credit or audit courses for free. To apply as a degree-seeking senior citizen, visit the Office of Admissions for further instructions.
Mississippi
The Mississippi State University's Starkville and Meridian campuses offer senior residents (age 60+) waived tuition for up to eighteen credits per calendar year on a space-available basis. Also, seniors can take one class per semester at any University of Mississippi campus.
Missouri
Senior residents (age 65+) are exempt from paying tuition for non-credit classes at any state-supported colleges. However, the tuition benefit may be limited based on space availability, depending on the school. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- University of Missouri
- Harris-Stowe State University
- Lincoln University
- Missouri Southern State University
- Missouri State University
- Missouri Western State University
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Truman State University
- University of Central Missouri
- Cottey College
- Crowder College
- East Central College
- Jefferson College
- Mineral Area College
- Moberly Area Community College
- Ranken Technical College
- Ozarks Technical Community College
- St. Charles Community College
- St. Louis Community College
- State Fair Community College
- Three Rivers Community College
- Metropolitan Community College
Montana
All colleges within the Montana University System offer free tuition to senior residents (age 65+). However, seniors must still pay campus and registration fees. Visit the individual schools' websites listed below for application and enrollment details.
- University of Montana - Missoula
- Missoula College University of Montana
- Bitterroot College of The University of Montana
- Montana Technological University
- Highlands College of Montana Tech
- The University of Montana Western
- Helena College University of Montana
- Montana State University - Bozeman
- Montana State University - Billings
- Montana State University - Northern
- Gallatin College Montana State University
- Great Falls College Montana State University
- City College at Montana State University Billings
- Dawson Community College
- Flathead Valley Community College
- Miles Community College
- Aaniiih Nakoda College
- Blackfeet Community College
- Chief Dull Knife College
- Fort Peck Community College
- Little Big Horn College
- Salish Kootenai College
- Stone Child College
Nebraska
Nebraska residents (age 65+) can audit one class per semester at Chadron State College for free. Seniors can apply and submit the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver form online.
Nevada
Senior residents (age 62+) can enroll in courses at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for free during the fall and spring semesters and 50% tuition for summer classes. Seniors are still responsible for paying for textbooks, course materials, and lab fees. For more information, seniors can contact the Division of Educational Outreach at 702-895-4469.
New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire offers senior residents (age 65+) free tuition for two classes per year on a space-available basis. To enroll, apply online and submit the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Form.
New Jersey
New Jersey senior residents (age 62+) can audit classes for free during the fall and spring semesters at all Rutgers University campuses. Seniors must submit proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to enroll in in-person classes or audit virtual classes. To register, seniors must complete the online application for the Camden, New Brunswick, or Newark campuses.
New Mexico
New Mexico offers reduced tuition of $5 per credit to senior residents (age 65+) at all state-supported schools on a space-available basis. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- New Mexico Highlands University
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- New Mexico State University
- University of New Mexico
- Western New Mexico University
- Central New Mexico Community College
- Clovis Community College
- Dona Anna Community College
- Luna Community College
- Mesalands Community College
- New Mexico Junior College
- San Juan College
- Santa Fe Community College
New York
Many New York schools offer free or reduced tuition for senior residents (age 60+) on a space-available basis. For more information regarding qualifying schools and their application processes, visit the New York Senior Citizen Guide for College.
North Carolina
All North Carolina community colleges offer waived tuition and registration fees to senior residents (age 65+) on a space-available basis. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Alamance Community College
- Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College
- Beaufort County Community College
- Bladen Community College
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Brunswick Community College
- Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
- Cape Fear Community College
- Carteret Community College
- Catawba Valley Community College
- Central Carolina Community College
- Central Piedmont Community College
- Cleveland Community College
- College of the Albemarle
- Coastal Carolina Community College
- Craven Community College
- Davidson County Community College
- Durham Technical Community College
- Edgecombe Community College
- Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Forsyth Technical Community College
- Gaston College
- Guilford Technical Community College
- Halifax Community College
- Haywood Community College
- Isothermal Community College
- James Sprunt Community College
- Johnston Community College
- Lenoir Community College
- Martin Community College
- Mayland Community College
- McDowell Technical Community College
- Mitchell Community College
- Montgomery Community College
- Nash Community College
- Pamlico Community College
- Piedmont Community College
- Pitt Community College
- Randolph Community College
- Richmond Community College
- Roanoke–Chowan Community College
- Robeson Community College
- Rockingham Community College
- Rowan–Cabarrus Community College
- Sandhills Community College
- Sampson Community College
- South Piedmont Community College
- Southeastern Community College
- Southwestern Community College
- Stanly Community College
- Surry Community College
- Tri-County Community College
- Vance–Granville Community College
- Wake Technical Community College
- Wayne Community College
- Western Piedmont Community College
- Wilkes Community College
- Wilson Community College
North Dakota
Senior residents (age 65+) can attend any state college undergraduate class for free on a space-available basis. Seniors are responsible for paying for textbooks and other course materials. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Bismark State College
- Dakota College at Bottineau
- Dickinson State University
- Lake Region State College
- Mayville State University
- Minot State University
- North Dakota State College of Science
- North Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota
- Valley City State University
- Williston State College
Ohio
Senior residents (age 60+) of Ohio can attend all state-supported colleges for free. Senior students do not receive credit and enroll in classes on a space-available basis. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Bowling Green State University
- Central State University
- Cleveland State University
- Kent State University
- Miami University
- Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Ohio State University
- Ohio University
- Shawnee State University
- University of Akron
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Toledo
- Wright State University
- Youngstown State University
- Belmont Technical College
- Central Ohio Technical College
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Clark State Community College
- Columbus State Community College
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Eastern Gateway Community College
- Edison State Community College
- Lakeland Community College
- Lorain County Community College
- Marion Technical College
- North Central State College
- Northwest State Community College
- Owens Community College
- Rhodes State College
- Sinclair Community College
- Southern State Community College
- Stark State College
- Terra State Community College
- Washington State Community College
- Zane State College
Oklahoma
Oklahoma senior residents (age 65+) can attend all state-supported colleges and audit classes on a space-available basis. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- East Central University
- Langston University
- Northeastern State University
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- Oklahoma Panhandle State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Rogers State University
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
- Carl Albert State College
- Connors State College
- Eastern Oklahoma State College
- Murray State College
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
- Northern Oklahoma College
- Oklahoma City Community College
- Redlands Community College
- Rose State College
- Seminole State College
- Tulsa Community College
- Western Oklahoma State College
Oregon
Senior residents (age 65+) can audit classes for free, on a space-available basis, at Oregon State University and The University of Oregon. Seniors must submit the non-degree admissions application and pay an enrollment application fee at Oregon State University before registering for up to eight credits per semester. At the University of Oregon, seniors must fill out the Senior Citizen Auditor Registration Form to enroll in non-credit courses.
Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg University offers waived tuition to senior residents (age 60+) on a space-available basis by completing the online non-degree application. Seniors (age 62+) can also audit classes at Clarion University by submitting the Quick Admit Form.
Rhode Island
The Community College of Rhode Island allows senior residents (age 60+) to attend classes on a space-available basis. To apply, seniors must fill out the Senior Citizen Waiver Form, complete a Senior Citizen Means test, and submit a FAFSA.
South Carolina
Senior residents (age 60+) can enroll in classes on a credit or non-credit basis for free at all South Carolina state-supported schools. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Clemson University
- Coastal Carolina University
- College of Charleston
- Francis Marion University
- Lander University
- South Carolina State University
- University of South Carolina Aiken
- University of South Carolina Columbia
- University of South Carolina Lancaster
- University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
- University of South Carolina Sumter
- University of South Carolina Union
- University of South Carolina Upstate
- Winthrop University
- Aiken Technical College
- Central Carolina Technical College
- Clinton Junior College
- Denmark Technical College
- Florence-Darlington Technical College
- Greenville Technical College
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College
- Midlands Technical College
- Northeastern Technical College
- Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
- Piedmont Technical College
- Spartanburg Methodist College
- Spartanburg Community College
- Technical College of the Lowcountry
- Tri-County Technical College
- Trident Technical College
- Williamsburg Technical College
- York Technical College
South Dakota
All South Dakota public colleges offer senior residents (age 65+) discounted tuition of 55% of the original cost, not including student fees. Visit the individual schools' websites listed below for application and enrollment details.
- Black Hills State University
- Dakota State University
- Northern State University
- Oglala Lakota College
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- South Dakota State University
- University of South Dakota
- Sisseton Wahpeton College
Tennessee
Senior residents (age 65+) may enroll in for-credit courses at Tennessee state schools and community colleges for free, with the exception of application and course fees. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- Austin Peay State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Technological University
- University of Memphis
- University of Tennessee Knoxville
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- University of Tennessee Space Institute
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- University of Tennessee at Martin
- University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
- University of Tennessee Institute of Public Service
- Chattanooga State Technical Community College
- Cleveland State Community College
- Columbia State Community College
- Dyersburg State Community College
- Jackson State Community College
- Motlow State Community College
- Nashville State Community College
- Northeast State Technical Community College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Roane State Community College
- Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Volunteer State Community College
- Walters State Community College
Texas
The University of Texas at Austin allows senior residents (age 65+) to take up to six credits per semester, tuition-free. To apply, contact the Student Accounts Receivable by phone (512-475-7777) or email (tuition@austin.utexas.edu). At the University of Texas at Dallas and Lone Star College, seniors can receive a tuition waiver for up to six credits, as long as they maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Seniors can apply to the University of Texas at Dallas by contacting the Office of Financial Aid by phone (972-883-2941). At Lone Star College, seniors must Exemption and Waiver Acknowledgement Agreement form to enroll in classes.
Utah
Senior residents (age 62+) can enroll in classes at Utah state schools on a space-available basis by paying the $25 registration fee per semester. Visit the individual schools' websites listed below for application and enrollment details.
- University of Utah
- Southern Utah University
- Utah State University
- Weber State University
- Snow College
- Dixie State College
- Utah Valley University
Vermont
The four schools within the Vermont State College system allow senior residents (age 65+) to audit one class per semester for free on a space-available basis but still pay administration and course fees. Seniors can take additional courses at a 50% discounted tuition rate. Follow the links below for information on registering for classes at each college.
- Castleton University
- Northern Vermont University
- Community College of Vermont
- Vermont Technical College
Virginia
Senior residents (age 60+) who earn a taxable income of less than $23,850 annually can audit up to three courses per semester tuition-free on a space-available basis at any Vermont public college. For application details, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Christopher Newport University
- College of William & Mary
- George Mason University
- James Madison University
- Longwood University
- Norfolk State University
- Old Dominion University
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Tech
- Virginia State University
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Central Virginia Community College
- Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
- Danville Community College
- Eastern Shore Community College
- Germanna Community College
- Reynolds Community College
- John Tyler Community College
- Mountain Empire Community College
- New River Community College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Rappahannock Community College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Thomas Nelson Community College
- Tidewater Community College
- Virginia Western Community College
Washington
Washington state-supported colleges must partially or fully waive tuition for senior residents (age 60+) who choose to enroll in or audit courses on a space-available basis. Depending on the school, seniors may be limited to a certain number of credits per semester. Visit the individual schools' websites listed below for application and enrollment details.
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- Seattle Central Community College
- South Seattle Community College
- Bellevue College
- Edmonds Community College
- Cascadia Community College
West Virginia
Some West Virginia colleges offer senior residents waived or discounted tuition for non-degree-seeking students. For application information, visit the individual schools' websites listed below, as they may vary.
- West Virginia University
- Bethany College
- University of Charleston
- Wheeling Jesuit University
- Shepherd University
Wisconsin
Senior residents (age 60+) can audit classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for free, where space is available. Seniors must apply for admissions using the online student application. Seniors (age 62+) can also apply online to audit undergraduate classes or enroll in for-credit graduate courses at a 50% discounted tuition rate at Marquette University.
Wyoming
Senior residents (age 65+) can enroll in courses at the University of Wyoming for free on a space-available basis. To apply as a non-degree seeking student, seniors must submit proof of age and residency to the admissions office.