Policy for Senior Citizens Attending Merrimack College

Any person who is 62 years of age or older is eligible to participate in a special program that permits them to take Merrimack College courses on a reduced tuition basis.

• Senior citizens can register for a maximum of five courses for credit tuition-free; all courses over five will be billed at half tuition for each course.
• Senior citizens wishing to audit courses (registration without college credit) may enroll in as many courses as they wish at no tuition charge.
• Courses in the college's day and evening divisions are open to senior citizens under this policy, but all courses are open only on a space available basis.
• Senior citizens will be responsible for paying any fees associated with specific courses, such as laboratory and computer fees.
• Certain courses may be closed to tuition-free registration because of heavy enrollments, and courses may be cancelled if the registration is insufficient.
• Individuals taking courses for credit must hold a high school diploma or equivalent credentials. This requirement does not apply to those who are auditing courses only.
• Courses having prerequisites cannot be taken without first completing the required prerequisite for credit.

Senior citizens will register with the Registrar's Office at the regularly scheduled time for this registration, but determination of space will only be confirmed after all Merrimack students have had the opportunity to register.