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I grew up in Massachusetts, often misnamed "Taxachusetts" by outsiders who don't understand how the state thinks. There are now over 30 Mass colleges that offer "free" tuition, paid for by the taxpayer.   I wrote a song about it.

(Verse 1)
In the heart of old Massachusetts, where the history runs deep,
They call it "Taxachusetts," but the secret that we keep,
Is a dream for every student, from the Berkshires to the sea,
Over thirty colleges now, shouting "tuition free!"

From Harvard's hallowed halls to Worcester State's embrace,
Public schools and private ones, they're joining in the race.
MassGrant Plus is rising, community colleges too,
Opening doors for dreamers, making futures come true.

(Chorus)
Tuition free college, oh, what a sight to see,
In the land of Massachusetts, opportunity runs free.
From the Cape to the mountains, let the knowledge bell ring,
Tuition free college, hear the Bay State sing!

(Verse 2)
Mount Holyoke's Skinner Hall, shining bright in South Hadley,
Offers hope to families, no matter rich or poor, you see.
If your income's under a hundred, or two hundred at the max,
Harvard's got your back with grants, no need to face the tax.

MIT's got dining, books, and housing for the low,
Brandeis cuts your tuition, lets your dreams begin to grow.
Regis and Anna Maria, Pell Grants pave the way,
For New England's brightest minds to shine another day.

(Chorus)
Tuition free college, oh, what a sight to see,
In the land of Massachusetts, opportunity runs free.
From the Cape to the mountains, let the knowledge bell ring,
Tuition free college, hear the Bay State sing!

(Bridge)
But it's not just about the money, there's a bigger fight to win,
Affordability's the challenge, where do we begin?
Books and fees and emergencies, the costs still stack up high,
Massachusetts keeps on pushing, reaching for the sky.

(Verse 3)
Community colleges open wide, for residents a year or more,
Bridgewater, UMass, Salem State, they're unlocking every door.
MassArt and Worcester join the call, for incomes low and tight,
Pell Eligible commuters, your future's burning bright.

The critics call it "Taxachusetts," but we know the heart's sincere,
Investing in our students, building futures far and near.
From FAFSA to the statehouse, the fight's for every soul,
Tuition free's a promise, making broken systems whole.

(Chorus)
Tuition free college, oh, what a sight to see,
In the land of Massachusetts, opportunity runs free.
From the Cape to the mountains, let the knowledge bell ring,
Tuition free college, hear the Bay State sing!

(Outro)
So here's to Massachusetts, where the dreamers find their way,
Thirty colleges and counting, building brighter days.
No more "Taxachusetts," let the truth be understood,
Tuition free college, for the common good.

Tuition Free College

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