OLLI at Berkshire Community College is dedicated to ensuring the benefits of lifelong learning are available to as many people as possible. OLLI offers scholarships to those with financial need.  For $25 per year, the scholarship membership level offers up to two free courses per semester, and full access to our members-only events and Shared Interest Groups.

We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. All household members on the card qualify for the program.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission to OLLI's Distinguished Speaker Series and University Days that have a fee. Pre-registration required. Discounted annual membership ($25 instead of $60) plus two free courses a semester ($95 value per semester.) Cardholders from different states are eligible. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

To request a scholarship membership, please email us, or call 413-236-2190. All requests and scholarships are confidential.

Scholarships and the Card to Culture program are generously underwritten by OLLI at BCC donors, with in-kind support from Berkshire Community College.