The man in charge of getting Eastern Gateway Community College back on track said he cannot make any promises that the college will be able to continue operating.

"It's a situation that we are trying to figure out and at this point in time we do not have a way out of it." Eastern Gateway Community College President, John Crooks said. 

The president's comment adds a new layer of uncertainty one day after the school's board of trustees suddenly announced, that they would suspend enrollment.

Student enrollment at all Eastern Gateway Community College locations will be "on pause" for the summer and fall semesters.

According to Crooks, the school does not have the money to stay open or pay faculty, and he does not know when or if that may change.

"There is no guarantee at this point. We are in a pause and that means we are evaluating the situation," Crooks told 21 News reporter, Leslie Huff. 

About 2,000 students are still graduating this spring, but the remaining 7,000 won't be getting their degrees at Eastern Gateway in the foreseeable future. The school only has enough funds to cover the spring semester.  

Now, they are planning to partner with YSU and other community colleges so current students can have other options.

"We are making plans with other institutions, primarily Youngstown State University, but also sister community colleges such as Stark State Community College, Belmont College, [and] Washington State to make sure students and their educational pursuits are not paused," Crooks said. 

The college's president hopes the difference in tuition will be minimal.

Crooks said he hopes to discuss the future of the school and staff employment during their board meeting in March.