Massasoit - Financial Aid

Office Locations & Hours
Brockton
The Office of Financial Aid is located on the ground floor of the Administration Building on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Telephone: (508) 588-9100, ext. 1479

Canton
On the Canton Campus, please call (781) 821-2222 ext. 2008 for office hours or to set up an appointment.

Email us: FAO@massasoit.mass.edu
Fax us: (508) 427-1232

Massasoit Community College recognizes the need for financial assistance on the part of some students to help pay the cost of their higher education - one of the most important and valuable investments anyone will ever make! The Financial Aid Office staff is looking forward to helping you with your questions and financial decisions. We have workshops to help you fill out the FAFSA on-line, and computers for your use in our office.

Click here to view the brochure, An Introduction to Financial Aid

Financial aid can help you pay the costs of attending Massasoit including, tuition and fees, books, and other related educational costs, such as room and board, transportation, and personal. We award millions of dollars in federal, state and institutional funds each year to eligible students. Many Massasoit students receive some sort of financial aid, so we encourage you to apply.

Massasoit Community College will attempt to provide financial assistance to all students with demonstrated need. All programs are administered without regard to race, color, handicap, religion, sex, national origin or age.

The information links on this page will provide an overview of the financial aid programs and financing options available at Massasoit.

Part Time/Full Time
Students can be enrolled either full or part time and be eligible to receive financial aid funds.

Application Procedures and Eligibility Criteria (top)
Students who wish to be considered for all forms of financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority deadline is April 15th for each academic year (November 1st for the spring term). Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered, based on available funding, but late applicants may not receive their award decisions prior to the start of classes. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that all forms are accurate and complete.

Forms required:
* Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
* Other income information as requested by the Financial Aid Office (i.e. Federal tax returns, official statements from the source of all non-taxable income received, i.e., AFDC, Social Security, Veterans Benefits, Workmen's Compensation, Child Support, etc.

In general, you are eligible to apply for financial aid, if you meet all of the following criteria:
1. You are a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (see FAFSA for definition).
2. You are enrolled in a degree program.
3. You are not in default on a federal or state student loan program (e.g. Perkins Loan (NDSL)) Guaranteed Student Loan, or PLUS/SLS/ALAS Loan and you do not owe a refund on any other federal/state aid program.
4. You are in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the regulations set forth in this catalog and other publications.
5. You must be registered with the Selective Service, if you are male.

Award Process (top)
You can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at any time after January 1 to receive funds for the following academic year, but apply as early as possible since some grant funds are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must complete a FAFSA each academic year.

Every applicant for financial aid will first be considered for Pell Grant and Massachusetts Grant eligibility. Other scholarships, grants, tuition waivers and loans are then awarded on the basis of remaining financial need. Those with the highest remaining need will receive primary consideration. Federal Work Study Funds are reserved for first-time degree candidates. Students who have already earned an associates degree from Massasoit Community College will be considered only after all other students have had the opportunity to apply. Employment awards are made to those who request such consideration by completing an application for Federal Work Study Employment at the Financial Aid Office. Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans will be awarded to those students meeting all eligibility requirements who do not exhibit financial need.

We recommend you view your financial aid information on-line through your MyMassasoit login. Login information is given to you the first time you register.

PLEASE NOTE: The entire financial aid process is quite long. First you must complete the FAFSA, which can take 1-3 weeks to process. The Financial Aid Office next reviews your application to determine if additional documents are necessary. If more information is required, we must wait until you respond to the request before we can continue working on your file.

Once your file is complete, it can take 2-8 weeks (depending on the time of year) before you will receive an Award Letter. Although you can submit your FAFSA as early as January preceding the next fall semester, the Financial Aid Office will begin reviewing applications in April. The busiest time of year in the Financial Aid Office is June through September and November through February. It is not unusual for the entire process to take 12-16 weeks. You must plan ahead to receive financial aid by the time your bill is due.

Cost of Attendance (top)
The following Cost of Attendance is based on fulltime enrollment for the academic year. Cost of Attendance varies by student enrollment. Students who enroll in 12+ credits per semester are considered fulltime, 9-11 credits are considered 3/4 time, 6-8 credits are considered halftime, and 5 credits or less is considered less than halftime. Cost of Attendance will be prorated according to these enrollments. Tuition and fees are subject to increase or decrease within a given year, and are based on Board of Higher Education and Massasoit Community College Board of Trustee decisions.

During award year 2011-2012, the following student expense budgets will be used in the awarding
of financial aid:

Tuition	$24 per credit hour in-state; $230 per credit hour out-of-state
Fees	$131 per credit hour
Estimated Books and Supplies	$800
Estimated Room and Board	$3,600 (with parents)
Estimated Room and Board	$9,000 (independent)
Estimated Transportation	$1350
Estimated Personal Expenses	$1800

Students with questions regarding the formulas used in calculating their financial aid awards may contact the Financial Aid Office at (508) 588-9100, ext. 1479, to request that information.

Refund Policy (top)
Recipients of Financial Aid Funds who withdraw or walk away from their classes before 60% of the semester has elapsed will have their aid pro-rated in accordance with the Federal, State & Institutional Refund Policies. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for further information.

Award Notification
Students are generally notified of a financial aid decision during the summer months. A complete application is required for consideration and an applicant is automatically reviewed for all possible forms of aid administered by the college. All appeals and requests for reconsideration must be made in writing to the Director of Financial Aid.

Click here to view the brochure, Understanding Your Award Letter

Confidentiality
All information provided to the Office of Financial Aid is regarded as confidential and cannot be released without the written consent of the student applicant and/or parent.

Last Update: December 6, 2011

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