Apply to the CLC's Bridge to College Program!

Do you want to prepare for college while earning college credits? The Community Learning Center’s Bridge to College Program prepares adult learners to succeed in college-level courses. The next Bridge to College program will begin in September. 

We will start accepting applications in April for the 2026-2027 program, and information sessions will be held throughout the spring. Sign up for an information session. 

As a Bridge to College student, you will:

• Improve your reading, writing, and math skills
• Develop your computer and study skills
• Earn free college credits for Bunker Hill Community College English courses 
• Get help applying for college, financial aid, and scholarships

Bridge to College students must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency degree to be eligible for the program. The program is from September – June. Classes meet weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. at the Community Learning Center in Central Square. There are also group advising sessions once a month on Thursdays.

“Coming to a new country and trying to learn English as an adult was really hard," says Lourdy, who participated in the Bridge to College Program in 2022. "Sometimes I could not understand why I was going to school. But now I can see it was worth it.” After completing the program, Lourdy enrolled in Bunker Hill Community College and recently graduated with his associate's degree. Learn more about Lourdy's experience.

Could the Bridge to College Program help you achieve your education goals? Learn more at an upcoming information session. 

The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 program is August 3, 2026. In order to be eligible for the program, you must attend an information session. 

Questions? Contact Ava Kiem at akiem@cambridgema.gov or call 617-545-3860.

For more information about the program, visit www.cambridgema.gov/BridgeToCollege.