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OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR MATURE LEARNERS

Are you an older adult learner or senior looking to audit a college class or attend adult literacy classes? Options is a unique alternative and Continuing Education program for you!

Options is a supportive community of lifelong learners over the age of 55. Exclusively available at the College of Staten Island, Options offers in-person and virtual classes designed to keep members active, connected, and thriving through a higher education experience!  

Program Highlights:

• No exams, grades, or written take-home assignments
• Learn for enjoyment, not evaluation
• Welcoming, discussion-based classes
• Community-centered learning that values lived experience

Eligibility Requirements:

To enroll in Options, you must:

• Be 55 years of age or older

There are no educational prerequisites.

Registration Deadlines:

Registering after the enrollment deadline may result in missing essential information, such as:

• Zoom links
• Room locations
• Parking permits

Class Schedule:

• Fall Semester: September – December
• Spring Semester: February – May
• Classes are held Monday through Friday
• Class times vary by course

Classes may be offered in person or online (via Zoom), depending on the course.

Tuition

• $35 per course + discounted parking

Options is committed to keeping lifelong learning affordable and accessible.

The Options Program for Mature Learners Fund

The scholarship deadline for this semester has passed—but the need has not.

The Options Program for Mature Learners Fund ensures adults age 55 and older can continue to access meaningful, affordable learning opportunities in future semesters and made possible by the generosity of supporters like you. Your donation today helps to grow the program and to prepare scholarships for the next session, so financial barriers never stand in the way of curiosity, connection, and community.

Your contribution supports:

• Scholarships for future semesters
• Expanded access for older adults with financial need
• A welcoming learning community for adults 55+

Every gift—no matter the amount—helps sustain lifelong learning and keeps opportunity within reach.

All donations are tax-deductible and sincerely appreciated.