MCLA Offers Free College Courses To Local High School Students

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is offering area high school students the opportunity to get a jump start on their college career by taking a free introductory course at MCLA.

MCLA’s Courtesy Student Program allows qualified high school seniors to strengthen college applications and resumes, earn college credit at no cost other than the price of books, to explore an academic field that interests them, and to get a head start on an education at MCLA or enroll in a course that may be transferable to another college.

Students must be local high school seniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average and a recommendation from a high school guidance counselor. Space is limited based on available seats in the courses offered.

For more information or to receive an application, contact Kate Heekin in the Office of Admission at 800-969-MCLA.
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