Forever Learning courses are typically offered twice each year for a 10-week Fall and Spring semester. Fall semester begins the first full week following Labor Day and Spring semester typically begins the first week of March. Please watch our website and Facebook page for exact dates and times of each semester's registration.
Forever Learning prints and sends a Course Guide each semester. The guide is also available at St. Joseph County and Mishawaka libraries. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact our office.
Online Registration: Visit our website and click on the Registration button which will take you to fli.coursestorm.com. You can also go directly to the online catalog. Classes are listed by subject matter. Simply go to the class you want and click on Register. You will be directed to establish an account and password. Returning students will find their information already in the system. Please note, each individual must have their own email address. All online purchases must be made by credit card. A $1.99 service fee is charged for all online purchases and is not refundable in the event a class is canceled.
Registrations will continue until the start of classes. Registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis. You may register until the day before a class begins. Due to a minimum number of students necessary for classes to be held, we encourage you to register early.
Register Online: Classes will fill and we strongly encourage you to use the online option. You will be given the option of a waiting list for filled classes and will be contacted if an opening occurs.
Register by mail: Mail your registration form with tuition payment by cash or check. Registration forms are available in our Course Guide, the office, and online. Mail-in forms will be processed in the order of receipt beginning on the first day of open registration.
Payment: Registration payments may be made by cash, check or credit card. Registrations for classes will not be accepted without payment.
Eligibility of students: The Forever Learning Institute, Inc., admits students age fifty and over, of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin.
Make-up Classes: Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks, unless otherwise noted in the individual course description. Make-up classes are held at the discretion of the teacher when it is necessary to cancel a class, but not guaranteed.
Waivers: All students must sign the waiver statement on the registration form. Photographic permission is optional and can be refused by striking through that sentence.
Attendance: Please attend your classes. This courtesy recognizes the gift of time and talent given by our volunteer instructors.
Cancellations: In-person classes may occasionally be canceled. The Forever Learning office is closed when South Bend Community Schools are closed for weather. FLI will contact students via email with any other scheduling changes.
Tuition:All Courses are $55 each, regardless of the number of sessions. Some classes may have additional fees.
Material and instructor fees: Texts, supplies, and/or copy fees may be required for the course. Textbooks are purchased by students. Instructor fees are given directly to the instructor, unless otherwise stated, and are not refundable.
Scholarships: Scholarships are based on financial need and space availability. Applications can be found online or at the FLI office.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: FLI reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is cancelled, registered students will be notified, and a full refund (minus online service fees) will be offered.
If you withdraw from a class at least one day prior to the start of class, you will receive a refund minus a $10.00 registration fee.
If you withdraw from a class after the first day of class, you will receive a promo code for a future course credit minus a $10.00 registration fee.
No course credits or refunds will be given to students withdrawing after the close of the first week of classes.
• Cash or check payments are refunded by a check from Forever Learning. Please allow a minimum two weeks for processing of refunds.
• Visa, Discover, Master Card, or American Express payments are credited back to the same account if cancellation occurs prior to the start of classes.