TUITION FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLAN (TFCC)
Tuition-Free Community College Plan (TFCC)
Urban College is proud to participate in the City of Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College (TFCC) Plan which pays for up to three years of tuition and fees for all Boston residents pursuing an associate degree or certificate program.
If you are a Boston resident, regardless of age, income, or immigration status, you could be eligible for students to take tuition free courses.
If you qualify, you can receive $250 each semester for up to three years of college-related expenses, such as books or transportation! Concerned about previous balances at Urban preventing you from enrolling? TFCC also provides debt resolution of up to $2,500 of an outstanding balance.
Eligibility
Be a Boston resident
Enroll in an associate degree or short-term certificate
FASFA (required for U.S. citizens only)
Undocumented residents welcome
At Urban College, we offer courses in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Read more about the TFCC program from the City of Boston
Cursos ofrecidos en inglés, español y mandarín
以英语、西班牙语和普通话提供的课程
“Urban College is not just an institution; UCB is a family, a home, a place where you feel loved, and a place that makes you feel like you belong.”
Read more about the TFCC program from the City of Boston
Need additional information in other languages? See Multilingual Fact Sheets here
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Qualifying TFCC Programs at Urban College
Associate Degrees
Early Childhood Education
General Studies
Human Services Administration
Certificate Programs
Case Management
Clinical Research Coordination
Early Childhood Education
Elder Care
General Studies
Human Services
Applying for TFCC is easy at Urban College!
You can apply for TFCC funding at Urban College in just 3 easy steps:
Complete your Online Application for Urban College
Provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET
Meet with our Financial Aid team to confirm your eligibility
We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid team to discuss available support and make a plan.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Program
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No, all Boston residents are eligible regardless of immigration status.
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TFCC pays for students pursuing coursework in associate degree and short term certificate programs. Bachelor Degrees are not eligible. However, after you complete your associate degree at Urban College, and you think you might want to continue your education beyond your associate degree, check out Boston Bridge.
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Once you start receiving TFCC funds, you should aim to take classes every fall and spring semester. If you take a semester off, you can still remain enrolled in TFCC. But remember: You still only get up to 3 years of funding. If you take a semester off, you cannot get that semester of missed funding back.
While it is not a requirement for TFCC, you should also try to take at least 10 college credits each semester. This will increase your chances of earning your associate degree within three years. Your academic advisor can help you stay on track.
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Once enrolled in TFCC, you do not need to re-apply in following years. Complete your FAFSA each year (if eligible).
To remain eligible, you will need to make "satisfactory academic progress" according to your college. Each college’s definition of satisfactory progress is slightly different. Typical factors include GPA, class completion, and rate of progress toward your degree.
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Yes! If you are a Boston resident, tuition and fees at the six participating colleges are free for both associate degree and short-term certificate programs.
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The program covers free tuition and fees for up to three years, including summer semesters.
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Yes! You are eligible for free tuition if you re-enroll in a participating community college.
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