The enrollment surge is a welcome development for the Massachusetts community college system, but it has also created staffing shortages and stretched capacity. A free community college program in Massachusetts for students aged 25 and older has led to a surge in enrollment at the state’s two-year institutions but has also put a significant strain on the system, particularly on the workload of financial aid and student support services staff.
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By Mary MangualUpdated April 8, 2021, 9:35 a.m.
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Zachary Steward had to leave school for financial reasons and is working two jobs to afford to return.Jakob Menendez
Zachary Steward sees himself building a career in law, public policy, politics, or social work, fields where he could support marginalized communities. âSo often Iâve seen that those who either look like me, or other racial and ethnic minorities, or minorities in general, they just arenât seen,â says Steward, who is Black. âAnd if they are seen, they arenât listened to enough, and itâs disheartening. And itâs sad. And itâs maddening.â