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Free College Information Session and learn how you can attend BCC for free.
Wednesday, April 2, 6 – 7 p.m. in the North Adams Public Library
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How do I enroll?
Complete the (FAFSA)
If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA and are an approved "High School Completer"
under the Massachusetts , you can complete the (MASFA) and still attend for free.
and enroll in an approved program of study. Applications are open all year long and
there's never an application fee. Classes start Jan. 21, 2025.
The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree
to attend BCC for free.
No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.
MassEducate and MassReconnect are last dollar financial aid grant awards that are
applied to a student's account after all other state and federal financial aid and
grants are applied.
All students are subject to program guidelines and must maintain eligibility throughout
the course of their studies to continue to receive financial aid through MassEducate
and MassReconnect. Full program guidelines will be forthcoming.
Students who receive MassEducate or MassReconnect awards who are later found to be
ineligible, for any reason, may be billed for disbursed funds.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for MassEducate or MassReconnect, you must:
Complete the (FAFSA)
If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA and are an approved "High School Completer"
under the Massachusetts , you can complete the (MASFA) and still attend for free.
and enroll in an approved program of study. Applications are open all year long and
there's never an application fee.
Have physically resided in Massachusetts for at least one year, as of the start of
your first enrolled term.
Have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent
Are enrolled in at least six credits (usually two classes) per semester in an approved
program of study leading to an associate degree or certificate.
Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the college's requirements.
