Did you know you can get financial aid for college?
We are here to help you get state financial aid that can cover up to your entire tuition at public colleges in Massachusetts. We know that navigating the financial aid process can be confusing. That is why we are here to help!
Our office hours are open for students who need help to apply for MASFA.
Workshops for Educators
We offer in-person district wide and school level trainings for counselors and educators on the Tuition Equity Law and the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA). The training covers the steps in the process, best practices for supporting students in this moment, and resources available for your students. Please reach out if you are interested in having a workshop or presentation on MASFA at your school.
Come to Office Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays
We are pleased to share that we have introduced virtual office hours to help students with every step of the way to get financial aid for college. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through the process from the beginning until you get the financial aid award in your student account. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and sign up for our virtual office hours.
Meeting via Zoom available to schedule on:
Tuesdays 3 pm - 8 pm
Thursdays 3 pm - 8 pm
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MASFA Application Tutorial
Information on Tuition Equity from your College
Not seeing your college? Find more here: https://www.mass.edu/tuitionequity/home.asp
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Register for our Office Hours Sessions!
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
​What do I do if the schedule of the office hours doesn't align with me?
On the meeting form, you can ask for a time that would work for you and we will try our best to meet with you.
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Does it matter if I am a non-citizen student?
MASFA is a financial aid from the state exclusive for non-citizen students in the U.S.
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Do I have to pay to attend the meetings?
Our services are totally free for students, and we will not ask for any payment or card information.
Who qualifies for MASFA?
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Students meet a three-year attendance (or if you have > 2 years it is valid as well)
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Social Security, or Taxpayer ID number
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If they don't have a Social Security, or Taxpayer ID number they can complete an Affidavit affirming that the student will apply for citizenship if and when the student becomes eligible to do so under federal law.
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All males (citizen or non-citizen) age 18-25 are required to register for the federal Selective Service
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How does the flexibility of the three-year attendance requirement work?
The student’s three years of high school attendance at a Massachusetts high school (public or private) do not need to be consecutive and may have occurred at any time. As such, a student-applicant who, for example, enrolled late (e.g., during sophomore year of high school) and graduates, or alternatively who is enrolled for three years but drops out early (e.g., during junior or senior years) but ultimately obtains a high school diploma equivalent, would be encouraged to proceed with an application.
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How can students determine whether to fill out the MASFA or FAFSA?
Students only need to fill out one financial aid form: either the FAFSA or the MASFA. If a student is undocumented, they usually can't submit the FAFSA and should fill out the MASFA instead.
The Tuition Equity Law allows high school graduates to qualify for state financial aid, as long as they meet certain requirements.
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