GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It seems every year the cost of college keeps going up but now, every recent High School Graduate in Michigan can attend community college tuition free thanks to the new state budget.
“Wow, that’s amazing”
“Pretty cool, save some money”
“It’s great, yeah”
Many students at Grand Rapids Community College are just learning that going to college just got a whole lot cheaper.
GRCC student Christian Greiner said, “I don’t want to go to Ferris right now because it costs too much. For my family I just feel it would be more financially responsible if I went to community college first.”
GRCC incoming Freshman Shyana Thomas said, “ I feel like there will be a lot of weight lifted off a lot of people’s shoulders.”
Including her own. Shyana says this a big help for her, and she knows many others will also benefit.
Shyana Thomas said, “Even though Community College is like, the cheaper way and …