University of Arkansas Waives Senior Citizen Tuition

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas residents who are 60 years of age or older are encouraged to enroll in tuition-free credit courses at the University of Arkansas on a space-available basis.

Senior citizens wishing to enroll in a spring program should apply as soon as possible to ensure admission before the Jan. 11 registration period. In addition to completing the application for admission, participating senior citizens are asked to provide age verification by completing the Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver form.

 College courses engage older learners in challenging and intellectually stimulating programs, and senior Razorbacks lend wisdom and experience to traditional students in an academic environment.

Julie Crawford, the University of Arkansas’ senior citizen outreach coordinator, has 25 years of experience in enrollment services with the University and enjoys assisting seniors in the admission process.

“I have found that senior citizen applicants want to stay active and continue to learn,” Crawford said. “Some take classes to complete a degree, while others take classes in areas that interest them. Senior citizens desiring to take classes at the University of Arkansas can apply online or they may come to the admissions office and we will assist them in completing the application.”

“Senior citizens are a valued part of the campus community, and we are pleased that so many are choosing to attend the University of Arkansas,” said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment services. “Julie Crawford, the coordinator of senior citizen recruitment and enrollment, has been instrumental in creating a welcoming environment for this dynamic group, by assisting them through the process every step of the way.  With her support along with the able help of others in admissions, our outreach to this community has greatly increased, and the enrollment has nearly tripled over the last three years. We very much want that trend to continue, making higher education as accessible to senior citizens as possible.”

For more details about becoming a senior Razorback, call the office of admissions at 479-575-5346 or 1-800-377-8632.