Reduced, free college for seniors?

We’re living longer and in better health. What you going to do at retirement to keep sharp or gain more skills to stay competitive? For some, the answer is go back to school. But tuition may be too expensive for some. But schools want classrooms to be fully engaged, regardless of age. Many colleges and universities offer reduced or free college tuition to some senior citizens. There’s at least one option in every state. In the four Gulf Coast states here is a list of those opportunities. In Alabama: Seniors can attend any two-year institution within the state tuition-free. Adults 60 and older should contact the financial aid office at any community college for admission and eligibility details. AL-Financial-Aid-Prog.pdf (ache.edu).  In Louisiana: Students age 55 and up attending Louisiana state schools receive free tuition and 50% off books and materials at the campus student bookstore. The Florida college system waives application, tuition and student fees for those age 60 and above, but colleges will award no credit and will grant admission on a space-available basis. Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature  In Florida: Atlantic University’s Lifelong Learning Society has the largest adult continuing education program in the U.S. It even has its own auditorium on campus to help serve FAU’s 30,000 new registrants each year. Also: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (state.fl.us) In Mississippi: There’s no statewide benefit in Mississippi, but some schools have programs for seniors. There’s no statewide benefit in Mississippi, but some schools have programs for seniors. Mississippi State University provides a waiver to residents age 60 or older for classes offered on the Starkville or Meridian campuses or by the Center for Distance Education. Seniors are limited to six semester hours per semester and a maximum of 18 credit hours per calendar year, where space is available. Senior Citizen Tuition Waivers | Policies (msstate.edu)  University of Mississippi’s Office of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning allows seniors 65 and older to take one class per semester (up to four hours) at any UM campus. Lifelong Learning at UM | PDLL | Ole Miss (Source: Penny Hoarder 05/11/21) Free College Courses for Senior Citizens in All 50 States | Pennyhoarder | yakimaherald.com