Many Massasoit students won’t have to pay anything to attend college – because they are receiving financial support from MassEducate and MassReconnect, state programs helping all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree, to attend community college for free. Eligible students have their tuition, fees, books, and supplies covered by the state in the form of last dollar financial aid grant awards after all other financial aid and grants are applied.
“Having access to Free College has been life-changing for me,” said Nahomie Morency, a criminal justice student at Massasoit Community College. “Because of this program, I have found support not only through my education, but with my fellow students on the Women’s Volleyball Team. I am able to further my education, and I found a community that cares for me as much as I care for them.”
Nearly 1,300 students received funding from these programs in academic year 2024-2025. Over the course of that year, $4.8 million in free college funds were awarded to eligible students. Without this help, many would have delayed college or taken out student loans.
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“For nearly 60 years, Massasoit has provided our students with opportunities to help them on their educational journey,” said Bill Mitchell, Massasoit’s President. “With Free College, we continue to do what we have always done: meet our students where they are and give them the tools to help them succeed.”