Free community college is now reality in Massachusetts!

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  1. laferney

    laferney Active Member

    fRom WBZ news
    https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/community-college-free-massachusetts/
    Local News
    Free community college is now reality in Massachusetts.

    Is community college free in Massachusetts?
    "No matter your age or income: community college is now free in Massachusetts!" the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges says.

    Eligible students will not have to pay tuition or fees at any of the state's 15 community colleges through the new MassEducate program.

    Who is eligible for free community college in Massachusetts?
    Free community college is available for Massachusetts residents who have physically been in the state for at least a year and have a high school diploma or equivalent. They must also be a U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or a non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations.

    Those who have already earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible to attend community college for free.

    Eligible students must be enrolled in at least six credits per semester, which is typically the equivalent of two classes.
    What costs are covered under the free community college policy?
    In addition to tuition and fees, there is also an allowance of up to $1,200 per academic year for books, supplies and other expenses. Each student's allowance amount is determined based on household income.
     
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  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    This will make it especially popular.
     
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