60 and Older Offered Free College Education Across Nation

      Our goal with The Native American Church of Virgina is to help leaders first, especially elders. If you or someone you know is 60 years and older, special adult learner programs are offered in your community. Contact the state college or university nearest you for details.
     Many state colleges and universities now offer special adult learner programs which allow older individuals to return to the classroom and earn a degree. These programs may give older persons some college credits based upon their life and work experiences.
     They also offer special counseling and support services to assist and encourage the older student.
     Older citizens may register for and enroll in courses in any state institution of higher education (subject to the admission requirements of the institution) as a full-time or part-time student for academic credit if their federal taxable income does not exceed $15,000 per year.  

Section §23-38.56 of the Code of Virginia (also known as the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act) states that Virginians age 60 and older may take college courses without paying tuition.

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 In Virginia
     Virginians age 60 and older, regardless of income, may register for and audit courses in any Virginia institution of higher education. Students may have to pay for course materials and laboratory fees.
     The State Council of HIgher Edcuation for Virginia (SCHEV) offers a listing of state colleges and universities. For more information, contact the admissions office of the Virginia college or university nearest you.
    Section §23-38.56 of the Code of Virginia (also known as the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act) states that Virginians age 60 and older may take college courses without paying tuition.
     The State Council of Higher Eduction (SCHEV) has details of the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver.

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