Despite a broad potential scope, “MassReconnect” program is expected to start out small, helping around 8,000 students in its first year. But Healey presented it as part of her administration’s broader reinvestment in public higher education, after years of flat or declining state support.
So I only know the term “community college” from community. But i just always assumed since they are public that they would be free? Like what else makes them communal?
So the community colleges in America are basically just for individuals that can’t afford a university or can qualify to get into a university.
But generally it all costs money and you’ll end up with student loans. This state had passed a “millionaires tax” and so far they have now made community college free and gave all students in the state free school lunches, cuz we also charge kids to eat at our public schools.
Community college is usually much cheaper than traditional 4 year college. They are only 2 years and you work towards an associate’s degree instead of a bachelor’s degree.
I went to a community college before going to a 4 year so I could accomplish all the core credit classes for cheaper and then transfer them to a 4 year.
Generally in addition to purely academic programs. Community colleges will offer more practical adult education programs that don’t tie into a traditional academic pursuit.
For example the community college in my hometown SCC offered a series of courses designed to teach you how to drive a semi and prep you for your CDL. They offer a lot of those sort of programs in addition to the common Associates (2yr) degrees that can be transfered to a 4 year university if desired.