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63rd Annual Commencement
Replay NECC’s 63rd Commencement Exercises and get the latest updates!
Free Community College is Here
Eligible Massachusetts residents can say goodbye to tuition and fees!
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Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
News
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Boston Globe: Don’t cut Pell grants for part-time students
Proposal changes to the Pell Program could threaten Massachusetts’ free community college program.
Chronicle of Higher Education: Thousands of College Students Could Soon Lose Their Pell Grants
At Northern Essex Community College, 78 percent of the students are enrolled part-time, said Lane Glenn, the college’s president.
In the News: Proposed Changes to the Pell Grant Program
The House budget bill, passed in May, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes substantial changes to the Pell Grant program. The Pell Grant is a federal, need-based entitlement grant awarded to eligible...
Events
Events CalendarJune is Pride Month 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ & Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜
June 17, 2025
Lawrence Partnership Annual Meeting
Connect, celebrate progress, and explore new opportunities to drive inclusive economic growth in our community.
NECC Spotlight
NECC Business Solutions
From workforce education to a variety of resources, NECC can help grow your business.
Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024
“Student government is an organization where you can get your voice heard. Students should be motivated and inspired. If they are interested in making a change, I encourage them to get involved and be disciplined. That’s what’s going to make the world a better place.” Meet Elijah
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian
Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo
“I see a version of myself in each of my students; they inspire me every day. I remind them that everything works itself out in the end. I can’t imagine where else I’d be.” Meet Nayeli
