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Educational Opportunities

Elderhostel
An educational program open to anyone 60 years of age or older, regardless of educational background; younger spouses or companions are also welcome. Most Arkansas programs are located in Fayetteville. The typical program consists of a six-night program and three courses with 20 to 50 participants. Programs generally cost $300 including registration, six nights accommodations, all meals, five days of classes, and a variety of extra-curricular activities.

For information, this years list of Arkansas programs, program costs, or commuter program registration contact:

Continuing Education
Elderhostel

#2 East Center Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3604
1-800-952-1165

 

AHEC (Ark. Health Education Center)
Northark Center Campus
303 North Main St. Suite 101
(870) 391-3367
www.northark.edu/ahec
To provide quality, dependable, convenient, and affordable healthcare education services and programs to the healthcare providers, healthcare professionals, and citizens of northern Arkansas. Also provide CNA training.
 

Educational Opportunities

The Universities, Colleges, Adult Basic Education Programs and Vocational-Technical Schools offer tuition-free enrollment for Arkansas citizens age 60 and over.
 
  Arkansas State University -         Mountain Home
 
1600 S.College Street
  Mountain Home, AR 72653
  (870) 508-6100
  website: www.asumh.edu

  University of Arkansas
 
Office of Admissions
  232 Silas Hunt Hall
  1 University of Arkansas
  Fayetteville, AR 72701
  (800) 377-8632
  website: www.uark.edu
  email: uofa@uark.edu

  John Brown University
 
2000 West University Street
  Siloam Springs, AR 72761
  (877) 528-4636
  website: www.jbu.edu
  email: jbuinfo@jbu.edu

  North Arkansas College
 
Admissions
  1515 Pioneer Drive
  Harrison, AR 72601
  (870) 931-9221
  website: www.northark.edu
  email: charlam@northark.edu

  Northwest Arkansas
  Community College  
 
Kay Mathews, Director
  College at the Crossings
  NWACC Bella Vista Campus
  1801 Forest Hills Blvd.
  Bella Vista, AR 72714
  (479) 619-4230
  website: www.nwacc.edu
  email: kmathews@nwacc.edu