MassEducate and MassReconnect allow Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend
any of the state’s 15 community colleges and pay no tuition or fees. We know the true
cost of an education extends far beyond tuition and fees and that a $0 balance on
your student account doesn’t matter if you don’t know where your next meal is coming
from.
During their time at RCC, many students will face a financial emergency or unexpected
hardship that threatens to derail their education. It could be the cost of needed
books, supplies or licensure fees that are ineligible to be covered by other financial
assistance programs. Or it might be personal or family expenses that, if unpaid, will
make it difficult or impossible to continue their studies: an MBTA pass, a rent or
utility payment, a nourishing meal.
Established by RCC in 2024, the Bridge Fund enables direct, quick-turnaround grants
to our hardworking students who face a financial challenge that cannot be met by other
funding sources, so that they can stay on track to complete their life-changing educational
journeys.
Administered through Project Access — RCC’s long-established resource dedicated to helping our students navigate non-academic challenges — and the Center for Workforce Development, the Bridge Fund is designed to effectively meet three types of needs that tuition scholarships, federal financial aid, and other financial assistance programs can’t.
When you donate to the Bridge Fund, you are directly impacting the lives of RCC students who face financial setbacks or burdens that could cause them to delay their education, or even withdraw altogether. You are helping them continue their pursuit of a degree or certificate that will enable them to succeed in a changing world and actively contribute to the future of our community. A gift of any size can help an RCC student complete their life-changing educational journey.
| ONE-TIME DONATION | |
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Make an immediate difference for a RCC student RIGHT NOW. The gift you make today could be in the hands of a student tomorrow! |
| RECURRING DONATION | |
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Choose the amount that’s right for your budget and help RCC students who are facing financial hardships every month or quarter. |
| ENDOWED GIFT | |
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Your donation is directed to the Jackie Jenkins-Scott endowed Bridge Fund and is invested and grows over time, allowing us to strategically plan for the future and ensure the Bridge Fund is sustainable for years to come. |
Questions about an endowed gift? Reach out to Jennie McDonald-Brown, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement & RCC Foundation.
