Adult Continuing Education Opportunities
“The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”~ Henry Ford
Lifelong Learning Collaborative (LLC)
(located in Temple Beth El)
70 Orchard Avenue
Providence, RI
401-270-2556
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LLC is an independent, non-profit adult continuing education organization. Classes are held at a variety of locations.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
(located at University of Rhode Island)
210 Flagg Rd./Surge Building
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 874-4197
Website
OLLI is a learning community for adults age 50 and over, who wish to explore a wide variety of subjects and programs.
Providence Clemente Veterans’ Initiative
located at Trinity Rep
46 Aborn St
Providence, RI 02906
401-480-6664
Website
Dr. Mark Santow Academic Director
pvdclementevets@gmail.com
Open to all veterans, regardless of discharge status, child care available, transportation assistance. books and tuition at no cost, earn up to 6 credits from Bard College
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Continuing Education
345 South Main St
Providence RI
401 454-6200
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Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting a tuition waiver to certain income qualified permanent RI residents who are at least 60 years of age on a space available basis. Certain Rhode Island residents who are at least 60 years of age may apply for a senior citizen waiver of tuition. Offered at:
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island College
Community College of Rhode Island
Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver Requirements:
- You must be a Rhode Island resident at least 60 years of age.
- You must complete and submit the Senior Citizen Means Test form (available from the school), signed copy of your current Federal tax return with W-2’s and a copy of RI driver’s license or state ID to the Bursar’s Office. You must meet the conditions imposed by the Means Test.
- Waiver approval is based on space availability. Registration may not occur prior to the designated waiver registration date, typically the last day prior to the start of the semester.
- You must submit payment of required fees not covered by the waiver.