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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