Maine Community College System

09/09/2026

Back-to-school season has a way of making you think about a fresh start. 📚

If you graduated from high school in 2024 or after, you may be eligible to start at a Maine community college, tuition free.

So if college has been on your mind, this is a pretty good time to take a look. It's not too late to register for fall!

Your next step might be closer (and more affordable) than you think.

Learn more about tuition-free college: https://www.mccs.me.edu/free-college/

09/08/2026

Workforce Pell means new financial support is coming for Mainers interested in short-term workforce training like the welding class Bella Marin is taking at York County Community College - Wells, Maine.

After struggling in high school and losing motivation, Bella said things started to click in the welding class - inspiring her to reach for new goals.

“Being in a hands-on facility, I understand things better,” she said.
“It feels nice to know that it’s not that I don’t like school. I do want to learn. I definitely think I have gained more confidence knowing I do have the ability to learn new things. I feel prepared for bigger things in life.”

Check out the wide array of short-term training available - at no cost to students - at Maine's community colleges.

Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce York County Community College - Wells, Maine Maine Department of Labor Maine State Department of Economic and Community Development

Maine is rolling out Workforce Pell, a program that will allow students to use federal grant money for workforce training programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks.

09/02/2026

Maine’s community colleges offer short-term workforce training in fields like health care, welding, HVAC, technology, and more! Our programs are built around getting the skills you need to move forward.

Whether you’re looking for a new career or a new skill, there are hundreds of programs worth checking out.

Find your path at a Maine community college: https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/

08/28/2026

Welcome back, students! We have MISSED you this summer.

From Presque Isle to Wells, our seven colleges are jumping back into the swing of things! JOIN US!

It's not too late to register for fall - check out your local community college offerings! We'll save you a seat and a pumpkin spice something-or-other.

08/28/2026

Thank you, Bangor Savings Bank!

“Maine’s community college students tend to come from — and ultimately stay and work in — their local communities, so having free access to the local news is a real gift,” said Maine Community College System President David Daigler.

Daigler said MCCS graduates go on to be the newest health care workers, emergency responders, tradespeople, business leaders and trusted members of their communities, so “staying on top of the news from the start of those careers is a smart move.”

“Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. We’re very thankful to Bangor Savings Bank, and are sure this will enhance our students’ personal and professional lives and help them be informed and engaged citizens.”

This fall, over 60,000 college students, faculty and staff will receive an annual subscription to Maine Trust for Local News digital publications, courtesy of Bangor Savings Bank.

08/26/2026

Reminder: You don't need to have your entire life mapped out by 22. Or 32. Or 42. Catch our drift? It turns out ""figuring it out"" is a valid plan when you have the support of Maine’s community colleges in your corner. 📚⏰

Wherever you are in your journey, we meet you there. With dedicated advisors, free or mostly free tuition options and the scheduling flexibility to do it all while you live your life, the reasons just make sense.

You can do this and we can’t wait to help. 😌🤝
https://www.mccs.me.edu/guidance-support/

08/25/2026

Tune in today for Maine Calling's show on workforce development, featuring Dan Belyea, who heads up the system's Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce!

What a week we've got planned! Tune in live at 11 am & again at 8 pm. Call 800-399-3566; email [email protected]; or comment here.

08/19/2026

Who says your bachelor's degree has to start at a four-year university? Not us! ➡️

Maine’s community colleges can give you the best of both worlds. Start your first two years close to home this fall and then transfer to the school that's right for you. ➡️

We've made the process easier than ever with programs like TransferME, which offers guaranteed admission to participating University of Maine System campuses. If you're headed to a private college, the Maine Transfer Guarantee provides guaranteed admission to six participating institutions for eligible associate degree grads. ➡️

Your degree is closer than you think. Explore your transfer options today. ✅ https://www.mccs.me.edu/guidance-support/path-to-transfer/
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08/13/2026

Ready to turn your skills into a paycheck? 🙌💰

From welding 🔥 to HVAC ❄️, automotive 🚗 to construction 🏠, Maine’s community colleges help you learn by doing. With career-focused training and industry connections, you'll be ready to hit the ground running.

Get learning and start earning. Enroll this fall and explore our career programs today! https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/

08/10/2026

You want your student to find a college that feels like the right fit and helps them take the next step toward whatever comes next. 🎓 And if you can do that without the debt? Even better! 🙌

That’s where Maine’s community colleges come in. Not only is tuition the lowest in New England, eligible Maine students can earn a degree tuition-free while staying close to home. 🏡📚 If your student graduated from high school since 2024, they’re eligible.

Classes are starting soon, so now's the perfect time to explore their options and get enrolled for fall! 🍁

https://www.mccs.me.edu/free-college/