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Boston Bridge at RCC

The Boston Bridge combines the benefits of the Tuition-Free Community College Plan with the benefits of Commonwealth Commitment, a state plan that makes the continuation to four-year college more affordable. Through the Boston Bridge, you can attend one of TFCC’s participating community colleges and then transfer to one of Massachusetts’ four-year state schools to finish your bachelor’s degree at no cost. 

A bachelor’s degree is a very worthwhile goal. Bachelor’s degree holders make, on average, nearly $20,000 more per year than those who earn only an associate degree! Just remember that pursuing a bachelor’s, and saving money through the Boston Bridge, will require extra work and commitment. You may be a good fit for the Boston Bridge program if you: 

  • Want to earn your bachelor’s degree 
  • Have a good idea of which major you want to pursue 
  • Can attend college full-time 
  • Plan to earn a 3.0 GPA 
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  • Opportunity to earn BOTH associate and bachelor's degrees, free of tuition and mandatory fees 
  • Money each semester to help with school-related expenses 
  • University of Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth or Lowell)
  • Bridgewater State University
  • Fitchburg State University
  • Framingham State University
  • Massachusetts College of Art & Design (MassArt)
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Salem State University
  • Westfield State University
  • Worcester State University

To be eligible for this program, you must: 

  • Finish your associate degree in 2.5 years 
  • Finish your bachelor’s degree in another 2 years 
  • Attend school continuously, full-time 
  • Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA 
  • Commit to one of 16 popular majors 
Use this helpful interactive guide to learn which associate degrees at Roxbury Community College can lead to which bachelor’s degrees at particular four-year colleges. 
Follow the steps listed in the step-by-step guide for the Tuition-Free Community College Plan; however, when you complete the Tuition-Free Community College Plan application, make sure you check the box that says "I am interested in the Boston Bridge." A representative will contact you to guide you through the application process. After you complete the Boston Bridge application, proceed to Step 4.
Contact: RCC's Enrollment Office at 857-701-1200, visit www.bosotnpublicschools.org/BostonBridge, or call LaKeisha Franklin at 617-918-5285.

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The Commonwealth Commitment

New students at Roxbury Community College may be eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Commitment, a new program offered through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The program makes a college education more affordable for MA residents. 

Students Commit To: 

  • Begin at one of Massachusetts' Community Colleges 
  • Complete associate degree within 2.5 years
  • Transfer to one of Massachusetts' State Universities or UMass campuses
  • Complete bachelor's degree within 2 more years
  • Maintain full time, continuous enrollment and a cumulative 3.0 GPA 

Commonwealth Commitment to Students: 

  • A freeze on tuition & fees for all four years upon entry into the Commonwealth Commitment program, until student graduates or leaves program.
  • A reduction in tuition & mandatory fees
  • A tuition & mandatory fees rebate
  • An additional MassTransfer tuition credit once student enrolls in bachelor's program 

To view a fact sheet on the Commonwealth Commitment, please click here. If you have questions about this program, please contact Kandley Val at 857-701-1207. 

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Tuition-Free Community College Plan for Boston Public Schools' Graduates

The Mayor's Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with Boston Public Schools, has rolled out the Tuition-Free Community College Plan to help BPS grads like you better afford college. Ready to get started?  Here's the step-by-step process: 

 

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To be eligible, you must: 

  • Graduate from a high school in Boston (BPS, private, or charter school) within the past 18 months 
  • Have a grade-point average of at least 2.0 
  • Be eligible for a Pell Grant, as determined by the FAFSA 
  • Require no more than three developmental courses by the start of the semester 
  • Be a Boston resident
  • Have low to moderate household income, per HUD guidelines 

A note for non-US citizens: Even if you cannot apply for the Pell Grant, certain categories of non-US citizens – including DACA and TPS – remain eligible to receive a small amount of financial support through the plan. Email TuitionFree@boston.gov or call the City of Boston help line at 3-1-1. 

After the Pell Grant is applied, the Tuition-Free Community College Plan covers the remaining costs of tuition and mandatory fees. Students whose tuition and fees are already fully covered by the Pell Grant will receive $250 each semester for up to three years of college-related expenses, such as books or transportation  

Check the application website below for updates. 

To learn more about the plan, visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/tuition-free-college. This website includes details on eligibility and coverage as well as tips for preparing for college. (The portal can be found under the "Students & Families" menu on the BPS website.) For questions, email TuitionFree@boston.gov or call the City of Boston help line at 3-1-1. 

Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ and list RCC as your college of choice.

Complete the application form.

Contact our Testing Department at 857-701-3628 or testing@rcc.mass.edu.

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