Through Massachusetts' Free Community College initiative, eligible residents can attend Roxbury Community College tuition-free to earn an associate degree, certificate, or approved workforce training credential.
No tuition. No mandatory fees. Plus, allowances for books and supplies are available for eligible students.
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:
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:
Commonwealth Commitment to Students:
Please note that academic advising will be necessary to confirm eligibility. To explore the details of the MassTransfer Commonwealth Commitment, please learn more at https://mass.edu/MAComCom.
