State Grants Support Early College at Franklin Cummings Tech
January 9, 2025
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $8 million to expand Early College programs, including a $60,000 Capacity Grant to support existing Early College programs at Franklin Cummings Tech and an additional $100,000 Planning Grant for the college to develop an Early College program in partnership with CityLab Innovation High School in Revere.
The $8 million in state grants will be used to support schools and higher education institutions as they design new Early College programs, as well as expand existing programs to provide an estimated additional 2,300 seats, increase staffing and recruitment, and provide professional development. Early college programs are a key part of the administration’s “Reimagining High School” initiative, ensuring Massachusetts students are prepared for college or careers when they graduate high school.
“Early College programs are great for our students and great for our economy. They allow students to get college credit while they’re still in high school at no cost, making it more affordable for them to get their degree and preparing them to succeed in their careers,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re also strengthening our workforce by helping students graduate with the skills that are in demand by employers today. We’re proud to be expanding Early College to more schools than ever.”
Franklin Cummings Tech currently offers two Early College programs:
- Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), which gives high school seniors an opportunity to earn up to one year of college credits while they are still in high school
- Dual Enrollment Program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to take courses (or Boot Camps) for college or high school credit each semester
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