Rhode Island residents 60 and older may take
courses at state colleges and at the University
of Rhode Island without paying tuition on
a space-available basis. Students must have a
household income less than three times the federal
poverty limit. Currently, the limit is less than
$27,930 for one person and $37,470 for a 2-
person household. Other fees and charges may
apply.
Local private colleges and universities
may have adult education programs. Contact
the school office of continuing education.
The Elderhostel program gives seniors
55 and older the student experience of taking
courses, living in a dorm, and participating in
campus life for about $600 a week. Elderhostel
scholarships may be available. For scholarship
information or an Elderhostel catalogue, call
1-877-426-8056 or visit their web site at
www.elderhostel.org.
Some churches, libraries, and other organizations
sponsor lifetime learning groups.
Contact your local school department for information
on adult education.
