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NBC Boston: Undocumented high school graduates will now be eligible for in-state tuition in Mass.
State and education leaders gathered at Northern Essex Community College Tuesday to celebrate the passage of a law that makes undocumented high school graduates in Massachusetts eligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid.
Governor Healey Celebrates Tuition Equity at Northern Essex
Lawrence, MA (August 22, 2023) – Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Senate President Karen Spilka were among those who gathered on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College to celebrate Tuition Equity in Massachusetts. They were…
Northern Essex Officer Among Police Academy Graduates
There is always a palpable sense of joy with each Northern Essex Police Academy graduation. Student officers endured grueling physical training and tedious coursework for the previous six months. And it all culminates with this hourlong ceremony, full of pomp…
NECC Presents Sixth Annual Golf Tournament
Haverhill, MA (August 14, 2023) – In just two weeks, more than 200 area golfers will hit the links in support of the Northern Essex Community College Athletic Program. The sixth annual golf tournament will be held at the Renaissance…
State House News Service: Northern Essex Prepares for MassReconnect Program
With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Begins Free Classes for Those Eligible Under MassReconnect
Northern Essex Community College is ready to provide free courses to eligible students this fall now that the new state budget is in effect.
Northern Essex Prepares for MassReconnect Program, Providing Free Associate Degrees
Haverhill, MA (August 10, 2023) – With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over. Dubbed MassReconnect, the…
Tuition Equity Bill Included in State Budget, Allows Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition
Boston, MA (July 31, 2023) – The newly-signed Massachusetts state budget, includes programs that will dramatically increase access to higher education for Bay State residents. Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn was at the forefront of advocating for the…
NECC Alumni Board Welcomes Three New Members
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
Early College Student Finds Place and Passion on NECC’s Accessible Media Team
By Alexandra Pecci DJ Chase of Boxford, MA, is passionate about digital accessibility, and they’ve found the key to that passion through Northern Essex Community College’s early college program, both for themselves and for others. Early…
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