HI HB1886

Establishes a five-year Senior Citizen Higher Education Access Pilot Program at the University of Hawaii, beginning in fall 2019 and ending June 30, 2025.

Allows individuals aged 60 and older to attend university classes free of charge without earning academic credit.

Permits individuals aged 60 and older to attend classes at reduced tuition of up to 50 percent if they earn academic credit.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to establish the pilot program, distributed to UH system campuses.

Program intended to promote mental health and lifelong learning for senior citizens while addressing projected growth in Hawaii's elderly population.