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The Boston Bridge
The Boston Bridge is a collaboration between the city's Tuition-Free Community College Plan and the state's Commonwealth Commitment program. Students who meet requirements city residency and school attendance requirements of the Tuition-Free Community College Plan, finish their associate's degree in 2.5 years, will be eligible for tuition, fees, and small stipends at any UMass campus or Massachusetts state university. Students must not have more than 15 community college credits accrued, must maintain a 3.0 GPA, attend full-time, and commit to eligible bachelor degree majors. The program is designed to help students afford both community college and the final two years of their bachelor's degree at a four-year college.
Year the Program was Founded
2017
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Promise Typology Category
Four-year institution programs
Place-based programs
State
Massachusetts
Residency Requirement
City
K-12 School Attendance Requirement
School District
Type of Award
Financial Award
Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need
Yes
Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements
Yes
Disbursement of Financial Aid
First Dollar
Year Requirement for Full Aid
2.5
Sponsored by Single Agency
No
Program Offers Support Services
Yes