University System of Georgia 62 and Older Tuition Waiver
University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Georgia residents 62 and older can take University System of Georgia courses without paying tuition or fees (space available).
- How much
- Tuition and fees waived (you still pay supplies, lab or shop fees); space available
- Who qualifies
- Georgia resident, 62 or older at registration; admitted to a USG institution; not for dental, medical, veterinary or law programs.
- For adults going back to school, undergrads, grad students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Each institution's admission and registration deadlines; seats are space-available.
- How to apply
- Apply for admission to a USG college or university and show proof of age (birth certificate or similar)
- Contact the school's admissions or registrar office about its 62+ program
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (usg.edu) and page 2
The details
Under the Georgia Constitution and Board of Regents Policy 4.2.1.9, Georgia residents who are 62 or older at registration may enroll as regular or auditing students in USG courses offered for resident credit on a space-available basis without payment of fees, except supplies, laboratory or shop fees. They must meet USG and institution admission requirements (institutions may waive some, like test scores, in exceptional cases) and all degree requirements if degree-seeking. Not available for dental, medical, veterinary or law school.
More money from Georgia
- Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship100% of standard undergraduate tuition at public colleges; up to $5,309 per semester (Georgia Tech, 2026-27); amount varies by college and hours
- Georgia HOPE ScholarshipPer-credit-hour award toward standard tuition; up to $5,256 per semester at 15 hours (Georgia Tech, 2026-27); amount varies by college and hours
- DREAMS ScholarshipUp to $1,500 per term, $3,000 per year (capped at unmet need)
- Georgia College Completion Grant (GCCG)Up to $2,500 (lifetime maximum), applied to your outstanding balance
- Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)$550 per semester ($367 per quarter), up to three semesters or four quarters a year (2026-27)
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