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Transition to Community College

What is the Transition to Community College Program?

The Transition to Community College is a free program designed to help prepare adult learners for successful transition to taking courses for a college degree, a credit certificate program, or a continuing education certificate program at Massasoit Community College.  Students who complete the program by taking credit courses may apply them to a Massasoit degree or certificate.

This program is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Individuals are eligible for the free program and services if they:

  • Have been enrolled in a DESE-funded Massachusetts Adult Basic Education ESOL or HiSet (GED) program
  • Have a photo ID
  • Are a Massachusetts resident
  • Have a GED/HiSet OR are near completion OR be an ESOL student with a high school diploma from their native country
  • Are able to demonstrate the ability to read at a college level as determined by a standardized assessment
  • Are able to participate in postsecondary level academic classes conducted in English

The Transition to Community College Program includes:

  • Educational and career advising (see below for more details)
  • A required College Success Seminar
  • Financial support for any Massasoit credit or continuing education courses, textbooks, and related materials
  • Workshops on reading, writing, math, algebra, and digital literacy

Educational and career advisement services include: