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2. So you can either audit the class or take the exams etc and earn a degree? nt

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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