Forget Tuition: How Retirees Can Attend College for Free

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I joined a college on an over-60 program. Forget it! They don't want you there. Professors treat you like you did not exist. Students see you as if you were grandpa. Administrators know you are not paying for the services and make you feel it! Whenever they make up groups, you are not even part of them and even if you are, you don't have the same rights. Go online instead.

John Laporte of OH 9:38AM September 23, 2011

I would like to know whether the college of Colorado offer free tutition for seniors.

Ruby Williams of CO 8:33PM August 28, 2011

I have heard that people over 60 can get their college degree free in some states. How do I find out if this is available to me in Texas?

Arnetta of TX 10:16AM July 19, 2011

I signed up for the University of Phoenix at the age of 55. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree, then went on to the Masters. I am currently enrolled in the doctorate program at University of Phoenix. This was NOT free. I have no idea where free is in my state. The only free education I have found is always somewhere I am not. Scholarships and grants are usually for high school students. There used to be grants of people over 50, but they seemed to have fallen by the wayside.

L. Harden of NV 6:30PM April 27, 2011

I found myself at 64 just finishing community college and I am now looking for an afforable college to continue my degree in Psychology. I have a better than 3.0 GPA Anyone got any ideas?

joy of AZ 3:12PM April 18, 2011

I turn 60 years old in March 2011 and have applied to CSUMB for Fall 2011 in Monterey, CA.
I heard that you could get free tuition at California State Universities if you are over 60.
Also this is to earn a Bachelor's degree, not to audit.
Can you help me find out the truth.
Alan

Alan of CA 4:00PM January 31, 2011

Because my child has serious medical concerns, I never finish college and have worked mostly part time jobs. Now I find myself at 55 and I will soon have to support myself. I am finding no hope. I am not finding the help that articles like this are telling us about. Unless you are so poor you are nearly homeless NO ONE will help you. If anyone has REAL answers out there, I would love to hear them!

Dee of NC 12:24PM January 29, 2011

I am 55 and being clobbered with expensive tuition and college fees. I am currently going online to a University that is so large that when I mention needing help with finances all they say is "student loans." Who want more debt at my age? Please help with any concrete advise about where I can get help. I live in N.C. I DO NOT MIND WORKING AS A VOLUNTEER

Tim S. Jones of NC 9:24AM January 18, 2011

Im 59.5 yrs.old and I want to return to school. I have a Master in Enviromental
Management and I have a certification in Lean Six Sigma. I live in Charlotte, NC
and I'm looking for a school in my State that I can attend free and possibly get another Masters (in theology). Please inform me as to what is available.

Tony Morrison of NC 12:21AM December 29, 2010