Learning for a Lifetime at UNF
The Learning for a Lifetime (LFL) program is designed to promote the increasing desire for knowledge among experienced citizens of our First Coast community. The LFL program allows Florida resident senior citizens to audit college-level courses, and their tuition will be waived. There are no application fees, course limits or grades in the LFL program.
Click on the following link and then choose the UNF Application option. After creating an application account and when prompted to select the type of program, choose the Non-Degree Seeking option.
Admission
For consideration as an LFL student, you must be:
- a Florida resident
- sixty years of age or above
- admitted and classified as a senior citizen by the Office of Admissions prior to registering for classes
An application and a Residency Declaration are required for all new Learning for a Lifetime participants and for those returning after breaking continuous enrollment (not taking classes for three consecutive terms). All students must also submit immunization information when first joining the program.
Students must apply to the Learning for a Lifetime program using the online application. Please Note: You must be admitted prior to the designated LFL Registration Day. Students will not be able to submit an LFL application the day of registration. Deadlines are subject to change.
Term | Application Deadline | LFL Registration Day | Classes Begin |
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Fall 2024 | Monday, July 15, 2024 |
Friday, August 16, 2024 |
Monday, August 19, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | Friday, November 1, 2024 |
Friday, January 3, 2025 |
Monday, January 6, 2025 |
Summer 2025 | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
Friday, May 9, 2025 |
Monday, May 12, 2025 (Full term, A-first half, 8-week and 10-week sessions) or Monday, June 23, 2025 (B-second half session) |
Fall 2025 | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 |
Friday, May 15, 2025 |
Monday, August 18, 2025 |
Selecting Courses
Courses may only be taken on a space-available basis. LFL students may not use their fee waiver for MAT1033- Intermediate Algebra, dissertation, thesis, practicum, independent study, applied music, supervised research, supervised teaching or internship courses.
Restrictions may limit an LFL's course selection, which are listed in the University catalog and on the course schedule. Our system prevents students from adding restricted courses to their schedule. If you are interested in taking a course with a restriction, you must contact the department offering the course prior to registration. If you provide written approval from the academic department, or from a professor in the appropriate academic advising office, an override will be assigned, allowing you to register for a restricted course on the designated registration day.
Registration
There is a specific registration day for admitted LFL students. For tuition fees to be waived, you must register for courses on the designated LFL registration day. LFL students can self-register in myWings or come into One-Stop Student Services (Hicks Hall: Building 53, 1st Floor) for assistance. Be sure to first check the One-Stop webpage for walk-in and appointment information. Once registered, follow the instructions below to change the grade mode designation to "Audit". Please note that some classes are not permitted to be taken in audit grade mode.
**IMPORTANT**: If you register for classes before the assigned registration day, you will be responsible for all tuition and fees.
Deadlines are subject to change.
Registration type | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
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Course Registration Begins for Admitted LFL Participants |
Friday, August 16, 2024 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | Friday, May 9, 2025 | Friday, August 15, 2025 |
Late Registration Begins $100 late fee assessed | Monday, August 19, 2024 | Monday, January 6, 2025 | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Monday, August 18, 2025 |
Registration Guide
Fees
Most fees are automatically waived, unless you registered for courses for which you will receive credit. Your student account will show a balance due until the fee waiver has been applied. The fee system generally updates during the week following the Add/Drop period. Fee waivers are not available to senior citizens taking any courses for credit.
As an LFL student, you are responsible for the following fees:
- Classes you register for prior to LFL registration day
- Late fees incurred by registering during the Late Registration period as noted on the Academic Calendar
- Lab and/or studio fees associated with certain courses
- Course material fees
- Parking permit fees (purchased online)