Greater Gardner MA Residents 25+ Can Get Free College Degree
MassReconnect is a Massachusetts program which funds FREE community college for adults 25 and older who don’t already have a college degree. You need to enroll in at least 6 credits per semester, be a Massachusetts resident, and complete the FAFSA form. For more details visit the Mount Wachusett Community College website page, CLICK HERE.
According to the State of Massachusetts, “Almost two million Massachusetts residents are over the age of 25 and do not have a college degree. There is now a path forward. MassReconnect is a new program that can help you earn a degree or certificate for free and put you one step closer to your dream career. MassReconnect, led by the Department of Higher Education in partnership with Massachusetts’ public community colleges, will make higher education more affordable and accessible to students across the Commonwealth. If you are 25 or older, MassReconnect will pay for all your tuition and fees and will provide you with an allowance to cover your books and supplies.” For more information from the State of MA, CLICK HERE.
FREE Early College Gets Support of $1.3 million in State Grants
The Fiscal Year 2024 Early College Support Grant of $400k was announced by State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. It supports collaboration between Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State University with the following schools: Athol High School, Fitchburg High School, Gardner Academy for Learning & Technology, Gardner High School, Leominster High School, Narragansett Regional High School and the Sizer School. In a related grant, additionally, Mount Wachusett College also received $791,694 that will help to fund projects that advance decarbonization efforts, address deferred maintenance, and increase the overall climate resilience of the campus. In a Press Release from Zlotnik, various local officials expressed gratitude and a statement from Gardner Superintendent of Schools Mark Pellegrino provides some details on the number of, and how students are impacted. PRESS RELEASE, CLICK HERE. We have reached out to Representative Zlotnik’s office with additional questions.