Is it true that once you turn 65 you can take college courses for free?

False. You can't take college courses for free before you turn 65 either. If you could there wouldn't be a student debt crisis in this country.

Some colleges offer that, but certainly not all. The public college where my parents retired allows you to take classes and even earn a degree for free after age 65.

Many, but not all, colleges and universities allow this. The can afford it because:

1. Enrolled, non-free students register for classes first, so the free students are basically just filling up empty seats in a class, not taking the place of a paying student.

2. The free students are often limited as to the number of classes they can take per semester.

3. They are often not permitted to be enrolled in a degree program, so the classes are for personal enrichment but are not of much practical value.

Who would go to college at 65?

Not everywhere by any means. Expensive private colleges might offer a discount but not courses for free.

Older people should also look into Elderhostel/Road Scholar, which may offer short courses, on-campus stays, and educational trips.

Some schools in some states allow retirees over 65 who are resident in the state to take classes tuition-free. This is most common at community colleges, but also at some state universities. Private universities may allow discounts for seniors. Seniors are only admitted to classes after enrolled degree-seeking for credit students have been accommodated - basically, they are allowed to fill up any leftover seats.

In most cases, these are NON-credit, non-degree courses. You also have to pay for textbooks, materials, etc. Check with the school regarding their policy, or state laws by state of residence.

Yes, there are opportunities for retired men and women to take college courses for free. They still have to pay for several things but some older persons choose to go all the way to the bachelor's degree and they also are motivated to go out and get jobs after they have earned their degrees. Good luck.

It's up to each college and university, but no credit is awarded and if the course is very popular, enrolled students who are paying tuition would get first choice.

It wouldn't be possible to get a degree for free after you turn 65.

Most countries have special discounts for seniors over 55 years which are subsidized by government benefits. There are many smart intelligent people over the age of 60 years in this world.

My university does, and you can earn a degree. Many people do. That's a small portion of the students in the program however- most of the undergraduates are supported by a lottery-funded scholarship.