This year, our Lenten Gift to MassBay Community College Foundation’s “Essential Needs Fund” for textbook assistance will help students prepare for a successful future regardless of economic barriers. Throughout Lent, in the bulletin and on the website, we will share this story with you as we prepare for our collaborative-wide Special Second Collection March 21-22.
Telling the Story Part 1: When College Looks Different Than We Expect
Many of us picture college in a familiar way. We think of dorm rooms, meal plans, walking to class, and maybe a parttime job for extra money. For those who went to college this way, the basics were covered, and that made learning easier.
For most students at MassBay Community College, college looks very different.
“Paying for textbooks, transportation, and school supplies is difficult, and I often have to prioritize essentials over academic resources.”
