Senior Scholars...
Your Education Never Has To End!
Ivy Tech Community College is offering qualified Indiana senior citizens an opportunity to enroll in credit courses at the College. Under Ivy Tech’s "Senior Scholars" program, Indiana residents 60 years of age and older can enroll in courses at Ivy Tech - for only $40.00 plus the cost of textbooks and supplies.
Qualifications
Ivy Tech Senior Scholars candidates must be:
- An Indiana resident
- At least 60 years of age
- A high school graduate or GED recipient
- Retired from their primary vocation
- Not employed full time
Course Options
The Senior Scholars program extends to Ivy Tech’s wide array of credit course offerings. The College currently offers more than 2000 courses in five divisions: Business, General Education and Support Services, Health and Human Services, Technology and Visual Communications. Not all courses are available at each location. Specific course information and availability are available from the College Catalog or from this Course Schedule.
Distance Education
Senior Scholars can also take a course delivered by
distance education or through the Internet. Classes are delivered via satellite
from one college or university campus to learning centers located throughout Indiana, many of which are on Ivy Tech campuses. The College also delivers courses directly to student homes via cable television, public broadcasting, videotapes or the Internet.
Other Information
The Senior Scholars program:
- applies to credit courses only. Classes must be taken for a letter grade.
- Senior Scholars may not audit classes.
- Non-credit courses and special training
programs offered by the College's Workforce and Economic Development (WED) are
not eligible.
- Students will still be responsible for books and supplies.
- Some specialized courses may also involve a fee for consumable materials.
- In addition, some courses require a prerequisite, which must be met before enrollment is permitted.
- Enrollment may also be restricted in some courses that are part of a degree program.
The College reserves the right to cancel or change courses based upon demand or
other circumstances.
How to Enroll
To enroll in the Senior Scholars program, residents must do the following:
- Certify that they meet the five qualifications of the program, which are listed
above.
- Enroll in the eligible course(s) desired, filling out all necessary course
reservation forms.
- Senior Scholars will not be required to complete the
college’s application process unless they decide to earn a degree.
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