It’s hard to believe that school will begin again in just a few weeks. And while I am talking about the elementary, middle and high schoolers, in GA it can also mean back to school for those over 50. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Kennesaw State University provides a selection of educational and social opportunities for adults age 50 and older.
According to their website, their purpose is to promote lifelong learning and continued intellectual and personal growth for retirement-age individuals. Georgia residents can choose from a variety of courses in Arts & Music, Finance, Health & Fitness, History, Languages, Leisure, Technology and more.
Courses require a nominal fee and some also include an additional fee for supplies, etc.
The Institute also offers quarterly themed socials, movie nights and the annual Donuts & Notes event in December.
https://ccpe.kennesaw.edu/olli/
Kennesaw State University
3333 Busbee Drive, #3301
Kennesaw, GA 30144
470-578-6765
Earning a College Degree
If you are looking for more formal education that can enhance your skills or help you earn a college degree, Georgia offers credit classes with no tuition to residents age 62 and older. Proof of age is required for the tuition exemption; but textbook costs and any associated fees are the responsibility of the student. Admission is available on a space-available basis. Students must submit a Tutition Differential Waiver and meet all requirements in order to participate in the program.
According to the provisions of Amendment 23 to the Georgia Constitution, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia established the following to accommodate the enrollment of senior adults in system schools:
In order to participate in the program, you will be required to:
Submit official identification to the Student Affairs Office on any campus participating in the program. In our area, this includes:
Chattahoochee Tech
980 South Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA 30060
770.528.4545
Georgia Highlands
5441 Highway 20, NE Cartersville, GA 30121
678.872.8000
Marietta Campus
1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060
678.872.8501
Paulding Campus
25 Courthouse Square
Dallas, GA 30132
678.946.1100
Kennesaw State Univ
3333 Busbee Drive, #3301
Kennesaw, GA 30144
470-578-6765
Admitted students may enroll as regular or auditing students in courses on a space available basis without payment of tuition, except for supplies, laboratory fees, parking, and certain other technology and related fees.
Applicants must meet all other University System and institutional admissions requirements.
Professional schools are not included in the program including Nursing.
Must meet all System, institution, and legislated degree requirements if they are degree-seeking students.
The information above may change, so it is advisable to contact the school for more detailed information & requirements.