Senior Citizen Course Opportunities

Tuition-Free and Reduced-Rate Courses for Senior citizens

Are you a MN resident aged 62 or older and ready to learn something new? Enjoy reduced-rate and tuition-free learning options at Normandale.

You may enroll in credit courses on a space-available basis at a reduced tuition fee. You will be charged a $20 administrative fee per credit and student fees (except the Student Life fee) and any additional charges for textbooks and materials. See current fees here. 

Auditing means you attend classes but don’t take tests, receive grades or earn college credit. MN resident senior citizens who choose to audit a course are not charged tuition. However, you must pay course fees and costs for books and materials. You must make the request to audit a course when you register.

Registration for senior citizen students occurs on the first day of a class and on a space-available basis. You’ll need to provide proof of age and Minnesota residency to receive the senior citizen rate. A campus visit is not required. Find tips for first time registration here!

Senior citizens who want to register before the first day of the semester to guarantee their enrollment in a course will be required to pay full tuition and fees. Register as a visiting student or apply for admission (no application fee is charged).

Fall Term begins on August 21, 2023.

Instructions for First-Time Senior citizen Registrants

1. Before the first day of the class, senior citizen students registering for the first time should complete the online application (no application fee is charged) to create a StarID and password and receive a student tech ID that is affiliated with Normandale. Here are some tips on completing the application. Individuals needing assistance with applying are encouraged to visit or contact the Office of Admissions. 
   
   
2. Within 3-5 days of submitting the application, the applicant will receive an acceptance email from the Office Admissions. This email includes your Star ID, Student Tech ID and additional information.
   
   
3. Instructions are provided for completing an online registration form in your acceptance email. This form can be submitted any time prior to the start of the course, but will not be processed until the first day of the course, on a space-available basis. You will receive a confirmation email regarding course registration from Records and Registration.
   
   
4. Allow 1-2 business days after your online registration is processed for your tuition and fee charges to adjust. Then, pay your tuition and fees by logging in to eServices with your Star ID and password or in person at the Student Services desk, 1^st floor College Services.

Instructions for Returning Senior citizens

1. Please submit the online registration form. You can submit this form any time prior to the start of the course, but registration will not be processed until the first day of the course, on a space-available basis. You will receive a confirmation email regarding course registration from Records and Registration.
   
   
2. You will need your student tech ID to complete this form. On the form, include the class(es) you want to register for and whether you want to take the class for credit or audit. You will receive a confirmation email to your Normandale student email account regarding your registration. Please contact Student Services with any questions or concerns.
   
   
3. Once you have been successfully registered, please allow 1-2 business days for your tuition and fee charges to adjust. Payment can be made via eServices or in person at the Student Services desk, 1^st floor College Services.