Despite a broad potential scope, “MassReconnect” program is expected to start out small, helping around 8,000 students in its first year. But Healey presented it as part of her administration’s broader reinvestment in public higher education, after years of flat or declining state support.
Because the vast majority of people with the time to go to college (customers) are 18-24
Any time you see something like this: lobbyists were involved
It’s unfortunate but at least it’s a step forward. Who knows maybe in a couple years the people can vote to just have it free for all ages.