FY2027: Transition to College
Forecasted
The FY2027: Transition to College grant funds Massachusetts colleges to deliver research-based academic and advising support to help adult learners enroll in and complete postsecondary education.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline; proposals due by 3:00 PM Eastern, submitted through GEM$)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $3.5M total; up to $140,000 (one cohort) or $162,000–$175,000 (two cohorts); optional College Support Services up to $50,000; project period through June 2027.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts colleges in providing academic and advising services to help adult learners enroll in, persist, and complete postsecondary education.
Key Information: Only Massachusetts colleges with required CALC/Correctional Institution partnerships are eligible; strict submission via GEM$ required.
Description
This grant program is designed to help Massachusetts colleges create and sustain comprehensive "Transition to College" services for adult learners, with the ultimate goal of increasing college enrollment, persistence, and completion among adults who have participated in Community Adult Learning Centers (CALCs) or Correctional Institutions. The program funds a suite of free services—including academic instruction, College for Success courses, intensive advising, and campus integration—delivered in a cohort model. Colleges may also apply for optional funding to provide continued support services for students beyond their first academic year, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and transition to four-year institutions.
