# MASSGrant Plus

> Amount varies from Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance. No separate application; contact your school for its FAFSA or MASFA deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/massachusetts-massgrant-plus
- Provider: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (State)
- Award: Amount varies (Full tuition and fees plus up to $1,200 for books and supplies (family income about $85,000 or less); up to half of out-of-pocket tuition and fees ($85,000-$100,000)), renewable
- Deadline: No separate application; contact your school for its FAFSA or MASFA deadline
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ma
- Official page: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/massgrantplus.asp
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

MASSGrant Plus makes Massachusetts public four-year colleges, mainly the state universities and UMass campuses, more affordable for lower- and middle-income residents. For students from families earning roughly $85,000 or less, it covers the full remaining cost of tuition and fees and can add up to $1,200 for books and supplies; these students may enroll part time with at least six credits per term. Students from families earning roughly $85,000 to $100,000 can have up to half of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees covered if they enroll full time with at least 12 credits. The program is last-dollar, so students must still owe a balance after other grants and scholarships. It does not cover room and board. Eligible students must be in a certificate, associate or bachelor's program, have no prior bachelor's degree, meet satisfactory academic progress and verification requirements, and meet residency rules. Some community college students covered by MassEducate may also receive these funds.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MA
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- Mainly for state universities and UMass campuses. Family income under about $85,000: at least 6 credits per term. $85,000-$100,000: at least 12 credits. Must have a remaining balance after other grants. No prior bachelor's degree.

## How to apply

File the FAFSA, or the MASFA if you are not eligible for the FAFSA. Ask your school's financial aid office about its deadlines; there is no separate MASSGrant Plus form.

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