MassCCs

The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC) advocates, communicates, and collaborates to support the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges.

[MA Dept of Higher Ed @MassDHE]

The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s financial aid expansion brings MA to 12th in the nation for student financial aid – up from 26th. Making history at @SalemState with @MassGovernor @MassLtGov @MassEducation

https://t.co/q0L1FQJIql

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

Students eligible for federal financial aid who attend public colleges and state universities in Massachusetts will have their tuition, books, and supply costs paid for thanks to nearly $62 million in funding through the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program. https://t.co/eWZFjit2kC

[BristolCC @BristolCC]

Today, @BristolCC's National Offshore Wind Institute - NOWI was honored by @MassINC's Gateway Cities Innovation Institute for its efforts in advancing offshore wind in Southeastern, MA. Congrats to all of this year's honorees!

[MA Dept of Higher Ed @MassDHE]

Today’s celebration of #MassReconnect with @MassGovernor caps off months of planning with @MassCCs to ensure the successful implementation of this historic program. Our community colleges are ready to support adult learners with free college education, starting in September.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Today, we’re launching #MassReconnect. Community college is free for residents aged 25 and older — starting right now.

Celebrate with us at @MassBayCommCol at https://t.co/Rx7gnLZLSt

[MassEducation @MassEducation]

It’s a beautiful day to make community college free to adults 25+ in the Commonwealth! 🌎🎓

[Pam Eddinger 余慕潔 @PamEddinger]

#TuitionEquity for undocumented student is law in Massachusetts. MA Legislators and the Healey Administration share a future-looking vision of human potential, and the Commonwealth’s people benefit. @BHCCBoston believes!

[MassCCs @MassCCs]

Almost 700,000 MA residents have some college credit but no degree. Now, it's free to finish for eligible students 25+. Visit https://t.co/gFbB4Kh8TT to find your local community college today!

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents started working towards a college degree, but family or finances meant they had to put their dream careers on hold.

MassReconnect means they’ll have another shot at a family-sustaining job they love.

[NorthernEssexCC @NorthernEssex]

Today's budget signing makes MA the 24th state to offer in-state tuition for those without legal immigration status. Tune into @TelemundoNI and @NBC10Boston tonight as @NECCPrez shares how this will immediately benefit thousands of MA students.@MassDHE @MassGov @maura_healey

[MassCCs @MassCCs]

Our colleges are ready! Many thanks to everyone who had a hand in making this a reality, but especially Gov @maura_healey, @KarenSpilka, @RonMariano, @SenRodrigues + @RepMichlewitz. We are excited and grateful! #mapoli

[Lisa Kashinsky @lisakashinsky]

Mass. Gov. @maura_healey says the $20 million “MassReconnect” program to make community college free for those over age 25 without college degrees will be in place for this fall #mapoli

[MassEducation @MassEducation]

Today’s decision does not change our commitment to our students, especially students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students, and all those historically underrepresented in higher education.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

In Massachusetts – home to the first public school and first university – our commitment to equity, inclusion, and representation in education remains unshakable.

[BHCC Boston @BHCCBoston]

I hope you are all proud of what you accomplished bc it is not easy to always stay positive & believe it can be easily done. Thank you for working your external jobs, taking care of your families & most importantly doing that while completing your academics- SGA Pres Justin Muñoz

[Lane Glenn @NECCPrez]

Yes! Massachusetts should extend in-state tuition rates at public schools to undocumented immigrants https://t.co/41Jvaudm72 via @BostonGlobe @PresImmAlliance @MassCCs @MassDHE #RunningTheCampus @JayAshMACP @JDChesloff

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

Mass. Senate would tap "millionaires tax" to cover community college tuition for nursing students and others https://t.co/XUxmDpOPhq

[Springfield Technical Community College @STCCSpringfield]

STCC and @elmscollege have created an affordable and seamless pathway for students to transfer into the Biology Program at Elms. Thank you to Elms for continuing a longstanding partnership. Read more about the agreement: https://t.co/HWDpkDP4eL

[New England Council @NECouncil]

Check out the latest episode of "Inside the Corner Office" where we caught up with with Pam Eddinger, the President of @BHCCBoston.

In this episode, we dive deep into Pam's background and discuss the crucial role that community colleges play in building a thriving workforce.

[MACP @MassCompetes]

MACP’s CEO @JayAshMACP talking about the importance of wraparound services & stipends for equitable workforce training programs at @ntcimpact gathering - key elements of Be Mass Competitive Program via @MassCCs & @YearUp

[MassCCs @MassCCs]

Thank you @KarenSpilka, @SenRodrigues & @Jo_Comerford for today’s discussion! Our 15 colleges look forward to continued collaboration to make community college more accessible for more MA students.

[masslivenews @masslivenews]

Similar to how Healey framed her initiative, Mariano said free community college would alleviate workforce shortages in sectors like health care, STEM and manufacturing. https://t.co/ceNWoloU3R