CdA reduced college tuition for retirees? (Clark Fork, Hope: home, purchase, theater)

[volosong]

Search didn't show any hits. Like some other colleges in other areas/states, do colleges/universities in the CdA area have no-cost, or low-cost tuition fees for retirees? The web site for NIC, UI-CdA, nor Lewis-Clark State College do not indicate such a program.

[banjomike]

Originally Posted by volosong

Search didn't show any hits. Like some other colleges in other areas/states, do colleges/universities in the CdA area have no-cost, or low-cost tuition fees for retirees? The web site for NIC, UI-CdA, nor Lewis-Clark State College do not indicate such a program.

Good question!
I vaguely recall a mention of some free senior extension classes that were planned to be offered down here by ISU and possibly, some of the other state colleges, but I don't know if any of the plans ever came to pass or not.
I think offering some basic extension courses, either for free or close to it, would be a big help for seniors and younger folks who are trying to get into college alike. Entrance exams are still tougher than many high school grads are prepared for, and as I see it, extension classes are a good way to improve our state's higher education problems.

Lord knows, as a senior myself, a challenging class would certainly do me no harm, and there remains more stuff I know nothing about than the stuff I know. I would be the first in line if a class was affordable in the areas I know I don't know anything about.

[volosong]

In my research for a retirement home, one of the things high on the list of desirables, along with weather, natural beauty, a church in which I can serve, and several other factors, is access to a nearby college/university. Not only does a college/university provide its community with some "class", such as theater plays and symphonys; as with you BM, there are so many subjects that I want to learn. For example, physics, because that explains how the earth and stuff works. I can't take classes now because I'm teaching myself several nights a week at my local community college.

Another thing on my bucket list is purchase my own scull. It is encouraging to see that NID has an active rowing scene, even though the season is relatively short.

On retiree tuition, I'll probably have to visit the schools themselves this winter when I come to visit. I plan to come in early December when my semester is over. Hopefully, schools in NID continue a few weeks longer.

[Shaner]

I have to be at NIC tomorrow for a event, Ill check

[banjomike]

Originally Posted by volosong

In my research for a retirement home, one of the things high on the list of desirables, along with weather, natural beauty, a church in which I can serve, and several other factors, is access to a nearby college/university. Not only does a college/university provide its community with some "class", such as theater plays and symphonys; as with you BM, there are so many subjects that I want to learn. For example, physics, because that explains how the earth and stuff works. I can't take classes now because I'm teaching myself several nights a week at my local community college.

Another thing on my bucket list is purchase my own scull. It is encouraging to see that NID has an active rowing scene, even though the season is relatively short.

On retiree tuition, I'll probably have to visit the schools themselves this winter when I come to visit. I plan to come in early December when my semester is over. Hopefully, schools in NID continue a few weeks longer.

Coming in December is a smart idea. It's easy to fall in love with a place in the summertime when everything is in full glory, but a winter visit really informs a person how a place is when things aren't so Technicolor.

I've had a big hankering lately to refresh some ancient geology stuff I learned in high school. It, too, teaches you a lot about the earth, and geology determines much in geography. Geography really plays a major part of how a society lives, thinks, and works in an environment.

I wouldn't mind taking a creative writing class, either.

[Heidi60]

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[Shaner]

Boom, found this for you!

NIC Senior Rate

[volosong]

Originally Posted by Shaner

Boom, found this for you!

NIC Senior Rate

That's totally awesome. Thank you, Shaner. One more box that I can check off on the pro/con list. Your leg-work is much appreciated.

[Clark Fork Fantast]

See? Idaho is calling you!

[volosong]

Originally Posted by Clark Fork Fantast

See? Idaho is calling you!

Seems as if. Just to serve as way of a reminder . . . I'm not a California escapee . . . I have deep roots in Idaho. On my father's side, my great grandparents were born, lived, died, and are buried in Idaho. Also, my great-great grandparents, while not born in Idaho, lived, worked, died, and are buried in Idaho. My paternal grandparents were born and raised in Idaho, but moved to SoCal for economic reasons. I would just be a lost, native son finally coming home to live out the rest of the days allotted to me by the good Lord. I just hope that I can give back to Idaho more that I receive.