The free tuition program has brought more than 5,000 new students to Massachusetts 15 community colleges. For many, the increase is exciting. But it's also straining some schools' short-staffed financial aid and enrollment offices.
All hail the King! This “majestic American Pitbull Mix” is a noble fellow, currently at Lowell Humane Society. He’s just four years old, exceptionally bright, and very affectionate.
Though still in its formative stages, there appears some evidence to suggest efforts enabling adults in this state to return and complete a community-college degree have shown results. While undergraduate enrollment at the state’s public colleges and universities declined by roughly 1% from fall 2022 to fall 2023, community colleges reported an 8% increase during […]