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OLLI Membership Pricing Options

One-time Introductory Membership

One-time Promotional Membership

Special Offer for School Employees

Annual Membership after Promotions

$150 for one term

  • Winter (4 weeks) or
  • Spring (8 weeks) or
  • Summer (6 weeks) or
  • Fall (8 weeks)

Note: Each term offers unlimited courses and access to online archive

$300 for first year

(4 terms)
OR
Twelve installment payments of $25/mo.

$200 for first year

$450 for 1 year

OR
Twelve installment payments of $37.50/mo.

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Best deal for:

Those who have never been a member of OLLI Mason and want to try it before committing to an annual membership

Best deal for:

  • Those who have never been a member of OLLI Mason
    or
  • Those who are returning for the first time to OLLI after a hiatus of more than  one year or
  • Those who have previously had an introductory membership and are converting to an annual membership
Special price:

Only for retired George Mason University employees and Northern Virginia public school employees

For existing OLLI members who renew their memberships each year without a break.

Join OLLI Now!

Payment options include check, credit card, debit card, ACH direct payment. Financial assistance may also be available. Email ollireg@gmu.edu for a confidential application.

Why $450/year is a Great Bargain

What's Included?

Cost Breakdown and GMU Membership Benefits

  • Unlimited Classes: Choose from over 500 classes each year (in-person, online, or hybrid).
  • Full access to online library of previous courses.
  • Free Parking: Convenient access without any extra cost.
  • Join Clubs (special interest groups): Engage with more than 20 clubs at no additional charge. Note: Joining computer clubs requires a small annual fee.
  • Local Excursions and Social Activities: Participate in events and outings freely.
    Note: Some activities may have a small fee for food, transportation, or supplies.
  • Free technical support from the OLLI Help Team.
Just $450/year:

  • Only $14/class based on an average of 32 classes taken over the entire year.
  • $17/week for 26 weeks.
  • Less than $3.50/day (cheaper than a latte; enjoy free coffee at OLLI!).
  • Comparable Value: Equivalent to the cost of one course credit at George Mason for in-state students.

GMU Membership Benefits Include:

  • Faculty Rates for Fitness Membership: Save $450/year versus community rates.
  • Library Privileges: Access over 100,000 media titles, including DVDs, streaming audio/video, and online resources like Rosetta Stone.

For a full list of benefits from our partnership with George Mason, click here.

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

4210 Roberts Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032-1028
Phone: (703) 503-3384
Email: olli@gmu.edu

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