MassEducate

This state-funded program is designed to make public community college accessible to Massachusetts residents of any age. It operates as a last-dollar financial resource, covering the remaining balance of mandatory tuition and fees after all other state and federal aid have been applied. Depending on financial need, students may also receive additional funding to assist with the costs of textbooks, course supplies, and other educational expenses. To qualify, students must enroll in an eligible associate degree or certificate program on at least a half-time basis, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and complete the required federal or state financial aid applications. The program aims to remove financial barriers for undergraduate students pursuing higher education at any of the fifteen public community colleges across the Commonwealth.