Retirement no longer means slowing down intellectually for many older Americans. Across the country, more seniors are enrolling in college classes to stay mentally active, learn new skills, meet people, or finally study subjects they never had time to explore earlier in life. What surprises many retirees is that dozens of states now offer free or heavily discounted tuition programs specifically designed for older adults. Some programs allow seniors to audit classes for free, while others reduce tuition costs dramatically for credit-bearing courses at public colleges and universities. But where you live matters. Here’s a look at 10 states offering free or low-cost college courses for people over 60.
