Tennessee law requires all state-funded educational institutions to allow persons 60+ or persons of any age who are permanently and totally disabled to audit courses for free if space is available (physician certification or affidavit of disability may be required). When these persons take courses for credit, fees are sometimes reduced.
1100 Liberty St., 37919
HiSET (high school equivalency) classes and discounted testing for adults with voucher offered in 16 counties in East Tennessee. | Website »
1323 North Broadway, 37917 (street)
PO Box 3158, 37927 (mailing) Provides free, high-quality language arts, math, basic reading and high school equivalency diploma preparation classes for adults. | Website »
10915 Hardin Valley Road, 37934 (street)
P.O. Box 22990, 37933-0990 (mailing)
Non-credit courses offer classes such as arts and crafts, history, creative writing, computers, money management, and estate planning. Fees apply. Tennessee residents 60+ may audit Credit Courses at no cost. Call for details. Free parking, fitness trails, library services. | Website »
11 Avenue De Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
Formerly called Elderhostel. Write or call for catalog of low-cost education and recreation for those 40+ at locations throughout the world. Scholarships available. | Website »
For a list of Knox County senior centers that offer educational opportunities, see Senior Centers.
1100 Liberty Street, 37919
Offers 20 different full-time courses, including cosmetology, office skills, auto body repair, truck driving, welding, air-conditioner repair, plumbing, pipefitting, and more. New part-time evening classes. | Website »
Hodges Library Ground Floor, 1015 Volunteer Blvd,37996
One Stop streamlines the most common student services including: Credit Course, Enrollment, Academic Records and Financial Aid. | Website »
100 Dunford Hall, 37996 | Website »
600 Henley Street, Suite 313, 37902
Noncredit classes on varied topics, including Seniors for Creative Learning. Call for free catalog. | Website »
1914 Andy Holt Ave., 25 HPER, UT, 37996-2745
Assists veterans (low-income or first in family to attend college) who are potential students, even if GED is needed first. Free services to prepare for enrollment in vocational, technical or college programs. Must have been discharged from military on or after Jan. 31, 1955, under conditions other than dishonorable. | Website »