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The Blue Flower

(6,432 posts) Fri Nov 10, 2017, 06:00 PM Nov 2017

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Do any of you know that you can audit any university class for free if you're over 60? I learned about it via an AARP bulletin a few years ago. I'm in my fourth semester of classes in the Music Department of Florida State University, and also took a great undergrad course in Southern Literature. It's been a ton of fun to participate without having to take exams or write papers, and I've met so many great people. Contact the registrar's office of any school you're interested in to find out details. At FSU you only need to get the instructor's okay on a form the first day or night of class. To me, free education is like free food.

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An amazing, awesome freebie for seniors [View all] The Blue Flower Nov 2017 OP

We can actually earn any degree tuition-free at any state school. Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #1

So you can either audit the class or take the exams etc and earn a degree? nt Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #2

That's my understanding, the latter only on a space available basis. Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #3

Right, I understand tuition paying students get first consideration. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #4

Doesn't sound possible because zentrum Nov 2017 #32

S'true Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #38

LOL NJCher Nov 2017 #48

No. I don't. In fact zentrum Nov 2017 #52

It depends on the state and the institution. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #21

This appears to be true in CO, OH and WI -- any others ? eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #5

I don't know if I can find the article but... The Blue Flower Nov 2017 #7

OK, I found an article -- not AARP, but very informative. eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #8

Thank you. In 3 years after I'm retired, I'm doing it iluvtennis Nov 2017 #28

Ohio is audit only - I'm pretty sure you can't actually get a degree. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #12

Apparently correct. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #13

Also available at University of Oregon central scrutinizer Nov 2017 #16

Alaska Shadowsmith Nov 2017 #25

Welcome to DU, Shadowsmith! calimary Nov 2017 #30

In Georgia you can get a degree for $0 tuition if youre over 62 klook Nov 2017 #27

Oregon. At least at the community colleges. Amaryllis Nov 2017 #29

Arkansas also Hestia Nov 2017 #45

I don't believe that's true of AZ, marybourg Nov 2017 #6

You seem to be mostly right. eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #9

Wow, how cool! I have a BA, but Id love to keep on with learning! cwydro Nov 2017 #10

Depends ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #11

Interesting. cwydro Nov 2017 #24

Community colleges are usually very accessible for people dixiegrrrrl Nov 2017 #36

How is FSU these days? The Genealogist Nov 2017 #14

I'm impressed with FSU The Blue Flower Nov 2017 #18

I just told my parents about this. They both ecstatic Nov 2017 #15

I'm bookmarking this for later. Control-Z Nov 2017 #17

That's my understanding. The Blue Flower Nov 2017 #19

It depends on the state you live in. The laws are different. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #22

Look to international study classes.... Historic NY Nov 2017 #20

I dont think this applies to private schools, unless they individually spooky3 Nov 2017 #23

Varies by state. Check the details in your area. L. Coyote Nov 2017 #26

This is the policy at the University of South Florida in St. Pete Sancho Nov 2017 #31

Absolutely True Here in Dayton, OH ... DoctorJoJo Nov 2017 #33

Good to know - thanks - info on CA? n/m bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #34

that's super cool! thank you SO much! renate Nov 2017 #35

A state by state guide Kaleva Nov 2017 #37

Excellent! My local community college Freddie Nov 2017 #39

I knew about the auditing True Blue American Nov 2017 #40

I took a community college course here in New Haven in Italian 101-102 CTyankee Nov 2017 #41

Kudos to youse guys, but at 68, after a career in education, I'm DONE! FINITO MUNDO! I'll just WinkyDink Nov 2017 #42

This you can do at the University of Delaware treestar Nov 2017 #43

Seriously? lark Nov 2017 #46

Yes, and another good effect treestar Nov 2017 #47

Wow, thanks for the information. lark Nov 2017 #44

Also you might want to check out Osher Lifelong learning institutes. gvstn Nov 2017 #49

It depends entirely on the state and on the specific public institution. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #50

yep! I live in a University town and a lot of ppl i know audit the classes.. samnsara Nov 2017 #51

Wow. I did not know that. Good to know when I turn 60. Thanks! SunSeeker Nov 2017 #53

Thank you Blue Flower, I shall Feast! (I am presently enjoying the AARP hikes.) joanbarnes Nov 2017 #54

We have The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute alfredo Nov 2017 #55