To be eligible for federal financial aid, a student must:

• be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• have a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant
• be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at Greenfield Community College
• maintain satisfactory academic progress required under financial aid

All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for any federal, state, or institutional aid. Greenfield Community College’s federal school code number is 002169. Students may also be asked to complete a Financial Aid Intent to Enroll form.

To be considered for all forms of financial aid, the priority application deadline is May 1, although students may apply for financial aid throughout the academic year. Please note the following changes:

• Students receiving a scholarship from an off-campus group or individual must provide the Student Financial Services Office with an official certification and complete terms of the award as early as possible
• An eligible non-citizen card may be requested if the student is an immigrant (I-94, I-151, I-181, I-181a or I-181b)

Undocumented Citizens Residing in Massachusetts and Tuition Equity

Non-U.S. citizens, or DACA students, who have attended Massachusetts high schools for at least three years and earned a Massachusetts diploma, may be eligible for in-state tuition rates and financial aid at public higher education institutions in the Commonwealth.

To be eligible for Massachusetts Tuition Equity, a student must:

• be an undocumented student
• have attended a Massachusetts high school for at least 3-years
• have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the state of Massachusetts
• have a Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number, or ITIN
• if male, be registered with Selective Service
• be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at Greenfield Community College

All DACA students must complete the Massachusetts Application for Student Financial Aid (MASFA) in order to be considered for any state or institutional aid. Greenfield Community College’s federal school code number is 002169.  Students must also complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility and Affidavit form.