Senior Adult Scholarship (Tuition Waiver) - Alabama Community College System
Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
Free tuition at Alabama's public community colleges for Alabama residents 60 and older, on a space-available basis (fees still apply).
- How much
- Tuition waived (fees, books and supplies not covered)
- Who qualifies
- Alabama resident age 60+; meet college admission standards; credit (or audit) courses only, space available; one tuition waiver per course.
- For adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Each term at the college; space-available enrollment.
- How to apply
- Contact the admissions or financial aid office at any Alabama public community college, meet its admission requirements, and complete the college's senior adult tuition waiver form each term
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (catalog.calhoun.edu), page 2 and page 3
The details
ACCS Chancellor's procedure for Policy 804.02: Alabama residents 60 or older who meet the college's admission requirements may take credit (or audit) courses at a public two-year college without paying tuition, on a space-available basis. Students pay fees, books and supplies. Tuition is waived only once per course; repeated courses are at the student's expense. Not available for non-credit continuing education courses. All general student-body policies apply.
More money from Alabama
- (Re)Engage Alabama Grant ProgramUp to $1,500 per semester (community college, associate) or $3,000 per semester (university, bachelor's) for full-time students; prorated for 6-11 hours
- Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)$300 to $5,000 per academic year
- Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)Up to $3,000 per academic year (amount varies with available funds)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
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