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Good As Gold

Ohio residents age 60 and older can audit Columbus State courses for personal enrichment through Good as Gold. Tuition is waived, but students must pay all other applicable costs, including course fees, books, supplies, and parking.

Participation requires instructor approval and available seats. Good as Gold enrollment is limited to 10% of each class. Audited courses receive an “R” grade, earn no college credit, and are not eligible for financial aid.

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Students: How to Participate

Am I eligible, and do I need to apply?

You must:

  • Be an Ohio resident age 60 or older before the course starts.
  • Have an active Columbus State student record and an in-progress Non-Degree program of study.

If you are new to Columbus State or have been away for three or more years, submit the Standard Application at cscc.edu/apply, select Non-Degree as your program of study, and complete the admissions and onboarding process.

If you have been a student in the past three years, you can confirm your CSCC username and password are up to date by using the "Discover/Activate" option at password.cscc.edu.

How do I join Good as Gold?

Once you have an active student record, a Cougar ID number, and access to your CSCC email, email goodasgold@cscc.edu with your full name and Cougar ID number. This step helps ensure your registration and billing are processed correctly.

How do I register for a course?

  1. Complete your pre-registration steps. Each semester, confirm that you can log into Workday, complete all pre-registration tasks, and resolve any registration holds.
  2. Find a course. Visit Course Descriptions and Schedules to find available course sections you are interested in. Current students can search course sections in Workday. Prospective students can use the Public Course Section Offerings page.
  3. Request instructor permission. Email the instructor or attend the in-person class to request permission to audit as a Good as Gold student. An employee directory is avaiable to search for instructor contact information.
  4. Have the instructor submit the form. If the instructor approves, they must submit the Registration Permission Form avaiable to them in Blackboard.

Beginning October 2026, registration permission is online only; paper forms are no longer used.

Please note: Instructor permission does not guarantee registration. Seats must be available, and you must meet Good as Gold program requirements and have no holds or other restrictions that prevent registration.

When will my registration request be processed?

You will receive a submission confirmation at your CSCC email address when the instructor submits the form. This confirms receipt of the request; it does not confirm registration.

Processing begins on the first day of the course’s term—or the next business day after a holiday. Forms submitted before that date will be held until processing begins. Allow 1–2 business days for review once processing begins, and watch your CSCC email for your registration outcome.

The registration window closes when 20% of the course has elapsed. Check the Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to your course’s term (the "Last Day for 50% Refund" date indicates the 20% deadline).

What am I responsible for?

  • Checking your CSCC email regularly for registration reminders, billing notices, and other college communications.
  • Paying non-tuition costs. These include applicable lab, technology, facilities, online, and other course fees, as well as books, supplies, and parking. Registration requests cannot be processed if your student account has an outstanding balance.
  • Following refund deadlines. If you drop after the applicable 100% or 50% refund deadline, you may still owe non-tuition fees.

You cannot take courses for credit while participating in Good as Gold during the same semester. To take courses for credit in a future semester, email goodasgold@cscc.edu to withdraw from the program. Advising or placement testing may be required.

When will I have Blackboard access?

Blackboard is Columbus State's online course management system. Student access should be available the morning after registration, within 24 hours. If access is still unavailable after 24 hours, contact the IT Help Desk at (614) 287-5050 or helpdesk@cscc.edu.

How do I drop a course?

You can drop a course yourself in Workday. Review the applicable 100% and 50% refund deadlines first; you may still be responsible for non-tuition fees.

Who can I reach out to with questions?

Email goodasgold@cscc.edu for help with questions regarding the Good as Gold program.

 
Instructors: Submitting Registration Permission

How do I submit registration permission for a Good as Gold student?

Permission to register is at your discretion. If you agree to let a student audit your section, submit the online Registration Permission Form, available on the Blackboard > Institution Page. When indicating the Registration Request Type on the form, select Permision to Audit Course and then Add student as a Good as Gold student.

Please keep in mind:

  • Seats must be available. Capacity overrides are not permitted, and Good as Gold enrollment is limited to 10% of the class.
  • Students do not need to meet course placement or eligibility requirements or submit transcripts. Permission to register is at the instructor’s discretion.
  • Audited courses receive an “R” grade and earn no credit. You are not required to grade or evaluate coursework or provide office hours for Good as Gold participants.