Billboards from Berkshires to Cape Cod highlight ‘crisis’ at Mass. community colleges

Billboards from Berkshires to Cape Cod highlight ‘crisis’ at Mass. community colleges

For many students across Massachusetts, the creation of free community college was what has enabled them to go back to — or enroll for the first time — in higher education.

Letter: Save TRIO and support community college students

To the editor: I am writing as a private citizen to express my views on recent federal budget proposals and their potential impact on students in our community.

Consider these community college benefits

College is the next natural step for many students after they finish high school. The process of finding a school begins in junior year of high school, and students and their parents may visit many different colleges and universities throughout the next year. Even though the bulk of the focus might be on four-year schools, students who may not yet have everything all figured out should not overlook the many benefits of community colleges.