San Francisco to waive millions in student fees for residents.
Thousands of San Francisco Students to Receive Financial Support for College
Exciting news for San Francisco students! Democratic Mayor London Breed announced on Thursday that the city’s free college program will provide financial support to thousands of students. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and ensure the success of City College students.
The city’s budget has allocated $2.1 million to waive fees for unpaid transcripts, materials, and late withdrawal fees. This support will be available to students who attended between August 2017 and December 2022.
Breaking Down the Barriers
The Free City College program, in partnership with City College and the city and county of San Francisco, will make approximately 13,000 individuals eligible to enroll in classes again. Previously, fees as low as $10 or as high as $200 prevented students from signing up.
San Francisco’s commitment to education is evident in its budget, which provided $16.8 million this year to assist residents with tuition. Through the Free City program, city residents already enjoy waived -a-unit fees for classes. However, the program did not cover additional student activities such as health services, library fees, or internet access.
Mayor Breed expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “City College provides residents with enriching higher education classes, career training courses, and opportunities to build new skills. With this funding, thousands of community members who couldn’t previously enroll in classes will now be able to continue their education.”
Investing in Academic Potential
City College, serving over 60,000 students annually across 11 sites, launched the Free City College program in 2017. Despite facing declining enrollment rates, the program has fought to remain viable and accessible.
San Francisco officials have praised this initiative, recognizing its investment in the academic potential and dreams of students of all ages. Maria Su, the executive director of the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, stated, “This further enhances access to quality education for those who might otherwise face challenges in affording college education.”
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