Forget Tuition: How Retirees Can Attend College for Free

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I LIVE NEAR FAYETTEVILLE, NC & I AM 63 YRS OLD...I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME CREDIT CLASSES(PREFFERABLY ONLINE), BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE TUITION & BOOK FEES...IS THERE ANY SCHOOL THAT OFFERS SOMEONE MY AGE FREE TUITION???? THE TECH SCHOOL HERE OFFERS THAT AT AGE 65!!!! THANK YOU,

GLADYS of NC 10:18AM July 27, 2009

I live in Detroit, Michigan. I retired several years ago, but now with the way the economy is going. I decided that I want to go back to school. In 2007, started taking classes in American Sign Language through "Continuing Education" at my local community college. I have no choice but to reenter the workforce. I am specifically interested in earning a degree in ASL and becoming an intrepreter. However, I don't have the funds to do so. Can you tell me if there are any tuition free schools for seniors in the metro detroit area? I have been searching the internetfor several months now, but to no avail.

Cynthia Smith of MI 10:22PM July 24, 2009

Thank you for your comment. I am also looking for discounted / free tuition for seniors.

Chrys of CA 3:38AM July 21, 2009

I LIVE IN ATLANTA,GA,AND I WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE MY EDUCATION. ARE THERE ANY SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE ATLANTA,GA AREA??

RICHARD W. WILLIAMS of GA 6:49PM July 19, 2009

I live in the east bay area near Oakland Ca, are there any colleges or uniersities that offer free or low tuition courses ?I have a Masters Degree in Education from Colorado State University in 1984 but have taught in industry and sold real estate until a year ago, now I can't get a job because They require that I take courses I cant afford , any help or guidance will really be appreciated.

Samuel Tabron of CA 4:21PM July 10, 2009

I LIVE IN GA. AND TAUGHT SCHOOL. I HAVE A EDS AND WOULD LOVE TO TAKE SOME COLLEGE COURSES. DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF SCHOOLS OR HOW TO FIND THEM, THAT SENIORS COULD USE?
THANK-YOU VERY MUCH!!

Billie Jean Fortner of GA 12:55AM June 27, 2009

How can I receive a free college education at age 62?

marymcallister of PA 1:31PM May 29, 2009

How can I receive a free college education at age 62?

marymcallister of PA 1:30PM May 29, 2009

I am a recently unemployed, 59 yr old female. Although I have over 35 yrs in nursing, I want to write. Can you suggest to me how I can find a job writing articles for papers, magazines, fliers, etc.? This is something I've always wanted to do. Besides, I have purchased a laptop computer, and I'm raring to go. I believe the stay at home, and work online idea is great. As a minister, I would also enjoy giving encouragement to anyone in need, in today's critical economic environment.

Rev/Evang. Lillian Williams of PA 4:48AM May 20, 2009

GOOD MORNING,
MY NAME IS VERNETTA HENSON, 611 MAY ST., MOBILE, AL 36607,HOME #251-478-4478, WORK #251-438-7331, I STILL WORK A 40 HOUR WEEK, BUT NEED TO COMPLETE MY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. I AM WILLING TO START WITH AN ASSOSICATE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE CITY OF MOBILE, OR ANYWHERE ONLINE, THAT THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED. I AM A 60 YEAR OLD BLACK FEMALE IN GOOD HEALTH AND NO DESIRE TO STOP WORKING. WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MORE MONEY. HAVE A HUSBAND, 2 CHILDREN AND 3 BEAUTIFUL GRANDCHILDREN AND A STRONG DESIRE TO EXCELL IN LIFE AND ENHANCE MY CAREER. HAVE DEDICATED 30+ YEARS TO OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND STRONG SPEAKING SKILLS. LOVE TO COOK AND ENJOY LIFE AND LEARNING.

VERNETTA PETERS HENSON of AL 12:32PM May 19, 2009