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Learn More About Free Community College
The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend BHCC for free. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students. To get started, apply to the college by filling out an application below and filling out a FAFSA. To learn more about the two programs that fund free community college and the steps you need to take to enroll in community college at BHCC for free, visit MassEducate and MassReconnect.
About the Start Now Events
Start Now BHCC events will run April 30 through September 7, 2024. These events will offer students the opportunity to:
- Apply for admission and drop off documentation (transcripts, etc.)
- Speak to Admissions staff for help choosing your educational pathway
- Apply for financial aid and get your billing and tuition payment questions answered
- Get help completing your math and English placement testing requirements
- Meet with an advisor to plan and register for classes
- Learn about the special programs, services and opportunities we provide
Register for Start Now BHCC
View the session dates in the dropdowns below. Events will be open for registration two weeks in advance of the date and will remain open until filled. Once a session is full it will no longer show in the calendar. Students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.
Start Now - Transfer Student Sessions (Open to Transfer Students Only)
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Start Now - Virtual Sessions (Open to All Students)
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Start Now - On Campus/In-Person Sessions (Open to All Students)
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Start Now - International Student Sessions
If you are an International/F1 Visa seeking student, information about international student sessions will be sent to the email you used to apply to BHCC. If you did not receive an email about your session, please send an email to international@bhcc.edu.
Start Now - English Language Learners
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Register to attend Start Now events and get entered into Door Prize drawings that include two opportunities to win a FREE 3-credit course valued at $750.
*You must register to attend a Start Now event to be eligible for Door Prize drawings that include two opportunities to win a free course.
Session Schedules
Start Now Morning/Afternoon Schedule
9:00am Check-In Opens for the Event
The check in process will help students to confirm their BHCC credentials (username and password) and log into the SelfService course registration system. *Placement Testing, Application and FAFSA workshops available for students who need it 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Session I Begins
10:15 a.m. Financially Empowered Group Session-I
This session teaches students about all forms of financial aid available to help fund their college education including MassReconnect and Tuition Equity. The session also provide information on the process to apply for financial aid.
11:15 a.m. Advising and Registration Group Session-I
During this session students will work with an advisor who will help them to plan and register for their first semester courses
Session II Begins - Students should check in by 1:45 p.m.
2:15 p.m. Financially Empowered Group Session-II
3:15 p.m. Advising and Registration Group Session-II
5:00 p.m. Sign Out of the Event
Start Now Afternoon/Evening Schedule
10:00 a.m. Check-In Opens for the Event
The check in process will help students to confirm their BHCC credentials (username and password) and log into the SelfService course registration system. *Placement Testing, Application and FAFSA workshops available for students who need it 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Session I Begins
11:15 a.m. Financially Empowered Group Session-I
This session teaches students about all forms of financial aid available to help fund their college education including MassReconnect and Tuition Equity. The session also provide information on the process to apply for financial aid.
12:15 p.m. Advising and Registration Group Session-I
During this session students will work with an advisor who will help them to plan and register for their first semester courses
Session II Begins - Students should check in by 2:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m. Financially Empowered Group Session-II
4:15 p.m. Advising and Registration Group Session-II
6:00 p.m. Sign Out of the Event
Start Now Saturday Schedule
8:00am Check-In Opens for the Event
The check in process will help students to confirm their BHCC credentials (username and password) and log into the SelfService course registration system. *Placement Testing, Application and FAFSA workshops available for students who need it 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Session I Begins
9:00 a.m. Financially Empowered Group Session-I
This session teaches students about all forms of financial aid available to help fund their college education including MassReconnect and Tuition Equity. The session also provide information on the process to apply for financial aid.
10:00 a.m. Advising and Registration Group Session-I
During this session students will work with an advisor who will help them to plan and register for their first semester courses
Session II Begins - Students should check in by 10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Financially Empowered Group Session-II
12:00 p.m. Advising and Registration Group Session-II
2:00 p.m. Sign Out of the Event
Start Now Virtual Schedule
Please log into your virtual session 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. Login instructions will be emailed to the address you used to register for the session. If you have difficulty logging into your session or did not receive the login information, please send an email to advising@bhcc.edu.