Lifelong Learners at RCC
Tuition Waiver for Lifelong Learners
The Lifelong Learner program is designed to promote a lifestyle of continuous learning and personal enrichment, personal connection and fun.
It is available to Oregon residents, ages 62 years and older, who are not looking for a college degree.
The tuition waiver can be applied for up to 8 credits per term. Most classes are 3 to 4 credits. Most classes are 3 or 4 credits.
You will still pay course fees and be responsible for books and supplies you may need.
Who can join the Lifelong Learner Program?
Anyone who:
- Is an Oregon resident
- Is 62 or older
- Is able to read and write at the level expected for the course
- Is taking the class just for fun!
Join us today! Here is our process:
- Apply to RCC as a Lifelong Learner.
- Choose the course(s) you'd like to take.
- Fill out the Lifelong Learner Course Request Form.
Students using the lifelong learner tuition discount do not receive credit for course(s); instead they will receive an Audit (AU). Audit (AU) is an enrollment status, which allows students to take credit classes but not receive credit or a grade. - RCC will contact you to confirm your registration.
- Please note: Your course request will be processed 2 weeks prior to the start of the term.
62 Years of Age or Older?
You can take RCC classes THREE different ways!
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As a Lifelong Learner |
For Credit |
Through Community Education |
Notes |
Rationale |
Personal enrichment |
Working toward a degree or certificate |
Personal enrichment |
ESL, GED®, Ed2Go, workforce training, occupational skills training, and other educational opportunities are also available. |
1st step: apply for admission |
This is a one-time process. If you’ve taken RCC classes before, you have already been admitted and given an RCC Student ID number. |
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Choose your classes |
See Schedule of Classes and work with an advisor |
See back of page for classes NOT available to lifelong learners. |
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Sign up (register) for your classes |
a) Use myRogue student portal OR |
Use myRogue student portal |
Employees at Rogue Central can assist you with this and any other step on this page. |
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Credit limits |
8 credits per term |
21 credits per term |
Not applicable |
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Costs |
Tuition: waived |
Tuition: $124/credit |
Variable |
Some classes have additional fees. |
Grading |
AU (audit) |
A-F |
Not applicable |
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Comparative advantage |
Lowest cost |
Credits can be used toward a certificate or degree; earlier registration |
Earlier registration |
Community Ed and for-credit classes are open for registration approx. 2 months prior to first day of class; lifelong learner registration begins 2 weeks prior to first day of class. |
Your go-to experts |
Admissions |
Advising |
Community Education |
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Class examples |
Rogue Chorus |
Rogue Chorus |
Rogue Chorus |
Several RCC classes are cross-listed across an academic department and community ed. |
| Introduction to Economics ECON115-01-WEB 3 credits $72 |
Introduction to Economics ECON115-01-WEB 3 credits $444 |
Not available |
Most academic classes are NOT available through community ed. | |
| Not available | Fire Behavior and Combustion FRP256-01-WCITY 2 credits $296 |
Not available | Academic career/technical courses are not eligible for the lifelong learner tuition waiver. See below for a list of these classes. | |
| Not available | Not available | Beginning Sewing CED1065-01-RWC 0 credit $89 |
Many community ed classes are available only through community education. |
Lifelong Learners may not register for classes in Career and Technical Education or Special Admissions programs. All courses in the following programs are not eligible for the Lifelong Learner tuition waiver: Allied Health, Apprenticeship, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Dental Assistant, Diesel Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Services, Fire Science, Health Care, Human Development, Human Services, Manufacturing, Massage Therapy, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Paramedicine, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Service Learning, Welding.
Workforce Training (WRK) and Community Education (CED) classes are also not eligible for the tuition waiver.
RCC's most popular Lifelong Learner classes are:*
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE |
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| ART115 | Basic Design (Composition) |
| ART120 | Introduction to Digital Art |
| ART205 | History of Art II |
| ART234 | Figure Drawing I |
| ART234 | Figure Drawing I |
| ART237 | Illustration (Black and White Media) |
| ART257 | Jewelry and Metalsmithing I |
| ART258 | Jewelry and Metalsmithing II |
| ART276 | Sculpture I |
| ART281 | Painting I |
| ART281 | Painting I |
| ART294 | Watercolor I |
| ART294 | Watercolor I |
| ECE125 | Early Childhood Development |
| SPAN102 | First Year Spanish II |
| WR241 | Imaginative Writing I |
* Not all classes are offered every term. Please check the Schedule of Classes for class availability.
How to Pay for Lifelong Learner Fees
By Credit Card: Log on to myRogue
By Check:
Please include your student ID# on the check
Mail to:
Rogue Community College
Att. Business Office
3345 Redwood Hwy.
Grants Pass, OR 97527
By Cash:
Rogue Central
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Approximate course fees are listed below.
| Credits | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Universal Fee: |
$24 | $48 | $72 | $96 | $120 | $144 | $168 | $192 |
Class Fees & Supplies |
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| Examples | $3 CPR card | $50 art supplies | $56.75 textbook | $90 graphing calculator | ||||
Some classes have additional fees. These are listed when you register.
If you have questions, you can also contact Admissions and Recruitment.
Phone: 541-956-7217
Email: [email protected]
Schedule an Appointment