The Takeaway
- Every U.S. state offers free or discounted college options for seniors.
- You don’t have to pursue a degree—you can take classes just for fun.
- Some schools let you audit classes, others offer full tuition waivers.
- Policies vary by school and state, so check the fine print.
Ever thought about going back to school just for the joy of learning? Or maybe finally finishing that degree you started years ago? Maybe start on that Masters degree you always yearned for?
Good news: seniors in all 50 states can take college courses for free or at a deeply discounted rate. And no, you don’t have to pass a final exam or pull an all-nighter—unless you want to.
That’s right. Thanks to programs in nearly every corner of the country, older adults can dive back into academia without racking up student loan debt or raiding the grandkids’ college fund.
