On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Governor Maura Healey announced MASSGrant Plus Expansion, a new financial aid program for students attending Massachusetts’ public colleges,
including Bristol Community College.
MASSGrant Plus Expansion increases available funds to current beneficiaries of the
MASSGrant Plus program and offers financial aid to students who currently do not qualify
for MASSGrant Plus.
To learn more about MassGrant Plus Expansion at Bristol Community College and how
to complete the FAFSA, please visit www.BristolCC.edu/financialaid. FAFSA for 2024-2025 opens December 31, 2023.
PRESS RELEASE | November 15, 2023
Press Release Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Historic Financial Aid Expansion
for Massachusetts Public College and University Students
$62 Million Investment Will Make Higher Education More Affordable for 25,000 Massachusetts
Students.
https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-historic-financial-aid-expansion-for-massachusetts-public-college-and-university-students
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online
offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability
to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s
Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and
the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
