Categorical Tuition Waivers

by Dana Lococo
May 1, 2023

Adopted Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program (Code 21) Armed Forces (Code 14) Clients of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (Code 18) or Commission for the Blind (Code 20) Foster Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program (Code 21) John and Abigail Adams Tuition Waiver (Code 27) Koplik Tuition Waiver (Code 22) Massachusetts National Guard […]

Refund Deadlines

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Refund deadlines vary for classes that do not meet for the entire semester (non-standard semesters) and for intersession and weekend class schedules. Most non-standard class refund deadlines are listed by the Registrar's Office. If you do not see your class listed, please contact Enrollment Services office at (413) 775-1801 or (413) 775-1807 to inquire about […]

Refunds & Financial Aid

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Before you change your current enrollment plans, contact the Student Financial Services Office to learn how this may impact your financial aid. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for financial aid for the current semester and in future semesters. Students are encouraged to review our Financial Aid Withdrawal Policies. For additional information, contact Student Financial […]

Refund Policies

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If you are considering dropping classes, exchanging classes (dropping a class and adding another class of equal credit), officially withdrawing from all of your classes, or simply not showing up for classes after the semester begins, it is very important that you review our refund policy to learn when you will be entitled to a […]

Need-Based Waivers

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Only day state-supported tuition charges qualify for Need-Based Tuition Waivers (coded as Day Tuition on your billing statement). Charges cannot be waived by multiple waivers. If you already have another type of waiver waiving these type of charges, you will not receive a need-based waiver. The value of a tuition waiver or combination of tuition waivers cannot […]

Eligibility - Need-Based Tuition Waivers

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To be eligible for a Need-Based Tuition Waiver, a student must: Be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the opening of the academic year Be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen Be in compliance with applicable Selective Service Registration laws Not be in default of any federal or […]

Eligibility - Categorical Tuition Waivers

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To be eligible for a Categorical Tuition Waiver a student must: Be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the opening of the academic year Be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen Be in compliance with applicable Selective Service Registration laws Not be in default of any federal […]

Health Insurance & Financial Aid Funds

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Federal financial aid funds will not pay this charge without your written authorization. Therefore, if you need to purchase the insurance because you are not covered under a comparable insurance plan, and, if you expect your financial aid to pay this charge, you must authorize it in writing by completing the appropriate section of the […]

Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy

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When students stop attending classes, officially drop classes, or withdraw from the College, they may have their financial aid payments adjusted to reflect the actual percentage of time that they have attended class(es) and/or other educational activity. This percentage will be calculated by the number of days the student has attended divided by the number […]

How to Pay

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If you wish to authorize someone to make a payment on your behalf or to discuss the specifics of your student billing or financial aid account with our office, please review our Authorized Payer/Information Release Form. If a third party (e.g., Veterans Affairs, AmeriCorps, Mass Rehab, etc.) is paying on your behalf, appropriate documentation (e.g., […]