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Return to Learn - 55+ Week - May 13, 14, 15, 2025
(Formerly ElderWeek) 

Delaware County Community College’s 39th Annual Return to Learn - 55+ Week (Formerly ElderWeek) for people 55 years of age and over, features dozens of lively, educational mini classes and the chance to socialize with new and old friends. Includes continental breakfast and your choice of three workshops each day, plus tempting lunches at the cafe, daily entertainment, door prizes and giveaways, and a gala “Graduation Party.” Choose a low-cost, three-day or two-day option. If you attended Return to Learn - 55+ Week last year or any other course at the College in the past two years, watch your mail in mid-January for details! 

If you’re new to Delaware County Community College, call 610-359-5025 to add your name to our mailing list or check out dccc.edu/returntolearn. We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn More about Return to Learn 55 +»

 

These courses may be of special interest (but are not limited to) students who are 55 and over. 


Business Owner Exit Planning: Start with the End in Sight
This seminar focuses on the importance of being proactive and intentional about succession or exit planning. We'll explore steps you can take now to make a successful transition on your terms.

LSP 5956 / Length: 1 hour

Cost: $34

CRN 2375 Monday
Mar 17
6:30-7:30 p.m. Marple

Foundations of Investing
Building your investor IQ starts understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, this presentation discusses the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals.
LSP 5946 / 1 hour
Cost: $34

 

Retirement by Design
This presentation illustrates how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies to help design the retirement you want. We’ll also discuss how you can add flexibility to your strategy to help you handle unexpected events and how you can keep your strategy on track.
LSP 5948 / 1 hour

Cost: $34

 

Social Security: When to Collect?

At what age should you begin to collect Social Security benefits? How does working in your retirement affect your benefit? Discuss how to make the big decision, learn strategies to maximize your benefit, and learn how working in retirement can affect your decision.

LSP 5707 / Length: 2 hours
Cost: $39

CRN 2396 Wednesday
April 23
6:30-8:30 p.m. Marple

Empty Nesters
Designed to help Seniors plan to move on to the next phase of life. The children are grown, and mom and dad no longer need that large, multi-story house with a big yard and ongoing maintenance. Learn about resources and housing options to consider, and help put true priorities in order.

LSP 5895 / Length: 2 hours
Cost: $29

CRN 1932 Wednesday
Feb 26
6-8 p.m. Online

 


Tuition Waiver for College Over 60

Delaware County Community College will waive the tuition (tuition only - not fees) for one three credit or one non-credit course per semester for those individuals over 60 years of age. The maximum tuition waiver is equal to the tuition for a three credit course. For those individuals over 60 years of age who reside in non-sponsoring areas of Delaware County and Chester County, we will waive the tuition amount, however, you will be responsible for the non-sponsor fee, plus the fees that all students are responsible to pay (please see below).

Enrollment will be on a space available basis. Not all of the courses offered by the College qualify for the College Over 60 Program. Registration for the College Over 60 Program will be limited to the two business days prior to the start of the class. Proof of age (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport, etc.) is necessary when first registering for the College Over 60 Program.

Tuition amounts are waived, but course fees are the responsibility of the student. Such fees include: materials, instructional, and registrations fees; these must be paid at time of registration. The tuition waiver plus other forms of financial aid awards and/or third-party payments received on behalf of the student cannot exceed tuition and eligible fee charges; if so, the College Over 60 tuition waiver will be reduced accordingly.

To determine your eligibility and the exact course cost, please call 610-359-5025 or 610-359-7344.

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