Forget Tuition: How Retirees Can Attend College for Free

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How do I truly find the free courses. Many web sites state free however I find this not to be true

Dan Roth of SC 1:01PM December 11, 2012

Seniors on SS retirement should be able to attend calsses at any public college and earn credits. AARP should push for this in each State. This is something that would really be meaningful and help retirees. Colleges charge a lot of money and most of us have paid for ourselves and our children and grandchildren to attend colleges.....as a senior on a fixed income, this benefit should be afforded to any senior citizen at public colleges in EVERY STATE.

Arlie Thoas of WV 10:12AM October 05, 2012

I'm sixty-seven and graduated recently from college with a grade point average of 3.24 and would like to get a Bachelors degree for free. How would I accomplish
this? I still owe the first college and if the current financial conditions exist I see no way of doing this.

jerald megl of NJ 4:30PM September 28, 2012

I'm 59 yrs old... having to "re-tool" as the bank failures had financially destroyed me. After taking all pre-requisits for a nursing degree (BSN), my second degree, on student loans, I am now in debt $22K. I found that even though I was accepted at UMSL's accellerated BSN program, I could not afford to go. Learning that there may be a way to get funding is a ray of hope. Thank you to those providing this information.

Chet Snyder of MO 9:26PM September 22, 2012

I am looking for a university that allows retirees to live for a month or more on campus and audit certain classes.

Willie Kate Friar of CO 10:06AM September 11, 2012

I am a 72 y/o RN have been emplyed as Director of Patient Care Services for several years. Plus, assisted other nurses and MD's in obtaining/retaining there licenses in Calif/Sacramento; and created the Diversion Programs in the Compton and Buchette St Courts in Calif. I receive my retirement check Q Month. I recently recovered from illness. I want to become a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant thur the Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD program, cost 13,000 Do you have a Grant, schlorship or loan program so I can take this course. They set you up in business and are lifetime mentors

Betty Thomas Sears of CA 6:28PM September 10, 2012

I retired from the NJ State Attorney General's Office in 2007. I worked for 40 years. What info can you give me re free tuition. I am 66 yrs. I attended Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. (NJ) but paid close to $7,000 including books for a paralegal course. I am a certified paralegal by the American Bar Association but I would like to continue my education. Need some info re free tuition.

Shirley Stephens of NJ 12:44PM September 06, 2012

Can anyone tell me about Georgia can a get my Ph.D. free?

Bev. of GA 5:23PM August 23, 2012

Would like info for college for senior citizens in New York.

renee wortham of NY 12:36PM August 13, 2012

I'm 65 this year and enrolled. I'm having lots of fun. My Perspectives class is addressing topics that interest this generation. My views are respected and I respect their views. Computer science is my chosen major. My age and experience are a benefit for me. sometimes they are a hurdle. I only pay for books. So far I've been able to get the classes I choose though I cannot participate in early registration. I started with four classes. I did OK,( one A, three B's), but I suggest starting with a smaller course load and easing into it. I will probably limit myself to two classes from now on. That will be easier on my social life, (smile). My Honey, kids, and grand kids, are motivated to keep up.
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teachermama of GA 9:31AM July 18, 2012