Free community college programs increase enrollment – and strain staff
Free tuition programs in two New England states have brought thousands of new students into community college classrooms.
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Free tuition programs in two New England states have brought thousands of new students into community college classrooms.
The free tuition program has brought more than 5,000 new students to Massachusetts 15 community colleges. For many, the increase is exciting. But it's also straining some schools' short-staffed financial aid and enrollment offices.
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