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The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges
The MCCS Board of Trustees has established a statewide foundation to benefit MCCS students and programs.  The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges began its work in January 2010 and is charged with raising critically needed funds for scholarships, instructional equipment and technology, and new facilities and capital repairs.  For more information about The Foundation:  http://www.mccs.me.edu/press/pr/120709.pdf

Graduation Protection Assurance
The MCCS Graduation Protection Assurance (GPA) Program was developed in response to widespread job losses across Maine as a result of the current economic downturn. The GPA program will cover the cost of tuition and fees for a full-time dependent student whose parent has recently lost a job or becomes unemployed while the student is enrolled in a program of study.

MCCS Rural Initiative
Maine's Community Colleges are making a major investment in programs and services to rural Maine. To learn more about the MCCS Rural Initiative and the the $3.5 million gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation that will provide new scholarships to rural Maine students, go here...

Governor's Community College Advisory Council
The Council has called for the major expansion of Maine's community college system. Read about Jobs and Opportunity: The Power and Potential of Maine's Community Colleges.

Crossing the Border
The number of college courses and programs available to students in Maine and New Brunswick has been dramatically increased thanks to a new agreement between community colleges in Maine and New Brunswick.  Students can now enroll in programs at community colleges on either side of the international border and pay local rates.  Learn more about this innovative partnership.

On Course for College
For qualified high school juniors and seniors. Students can enroll in college courses at a Maine community college at little or no cost.

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