Eligibility – Categorical Tuition Waivers

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 or state loan or owe a refund on any previously received financial aid
Be a member of an eligible category as defined below
In accordance with institutional requirements, each student must present documentation of categorical waiver eligibility to the appropriate college officials
Enroll in at least three undergraduate credits per semester in state supported undergraduate degree or certificate program
Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with federal and institutional standards

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