Yes, university is free for seniors in Manitoba, Canada. Both the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg offer free tuition to seniors who are 65 years of age or older and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This fee waiver includes course, student union, and associated fees.
There are a few eligibility requirements that seniors must meet in order to qualify for free tuition:
- They must be 65 years of age or older by the following dates:
- September 1 for courses in the Fall Term
- May 1 for courses in the Summer Term
- January 1 for courses in the Winter Term
- They must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- They must submit an application form and meet entrance requirements for their selected course.
Seniors are still responsible for their book and supply costs.