Kinds of aid
Student eligibility
To qualify for federal and/or state financial aid awards described here, a student must:
- be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program;
- be free from default on any federal or state education loans;
- be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts at least one year prior to September 1 of the relevant academic year;
- be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Federal Title IV regulations;
- be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements;
- demonstrate financial need as determined by federal government criteria; and
- comply with federal and state regulations regarding controlled substances.
NOTE: The Board of Higher Education (BHE) provides certain funds to help qualified Massachusetts residents attend colleges and universities. Awards are managed by the BHE's Office of Student Financial Assistance in Boston.
There are several different types of financial aid available to eligible students: