Financial Aid: Undergraduate Student - Need Based Grants
Need based grants are awarded to students that demonstrate financial
need. Grants do not have to be earned or repaid. The
following need based grants are available to undergraduate students
at Fitchburg State College:
Federal Pell Grant
Gift aid from the federal government. Awarded to high need students
who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Awards range
from $609 to $5350 per year depending on the student's enrollment
status and EFC.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Gift aid from the federal government administered by the college.
Priority for this grant is given to the highest need students. Available
to undergraduate students who are pursuing their first undergraduate
degree and are enrolled at least half time. Average award is $800
per year.
MA State Grant
Gift aid from the state government. Awarded to full-time undergraduate
students who have been a resident of Massachusetts for at least
one year (parents of dependent students must also meet residency
criteria). For more information, contact the Massachusetts Office
of Student Financial Assistance. Awards range from $300 to $1300
per year, depending on the student's EFC.
MA Cash Grant
Available to Massachusetts residents who are enrolled at least
half-time in an undergraduate degree program. Average award is $1000
per year, not to exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
MA Part-Time Grant
Available to Massachusetts residents enrolled part time
in an undergraduate degree program. Eligibility is dependent on the student's EFC. Average award is $600 per year.
Tuition Waiver
Available to Massachusetts residents enrolled at least half-time
in an undergraduate day school program. Average award is $970 per
year, not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Tuition Advantage Program (TAP)
Available to students who have completed a Joint Admissions academic
program at a public community college, who have maintained a
3.0 grade point average at the time of graduation and enrolled in an undergraduate day school program. The award equals
one third reduction of billed in-state tuition.
Special Fee Scholarship
Institutional funds awarded to out-of-state students with high financial need.
Average award is $1000 per year.
Fitchburg State College Fee Grant
Institutional funds awarded to undergraduate students with high financial need. Average award is $1,000.
For a description on how your eligibility for financial
aid is determined, college billing and refund procedures, alternative
financing options and helpful hints and phone numbers: 2009-2010
Understanding your Financial Aid Award
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