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Office of Student Financial Assistance / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Stay informed about COVID-19 and the latest health and safety guidance for higher education. Stay informed about COVID-19 and the latest health and safety guidance for higher education. We will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Refund Worksheet and Year End applications beginning on Friday, August 25 at 5:00 PM.
The applications are expected to be back online by Monday, August 28 at 8:00 PM. Please visit this page for updates. Office of Student Financial Assistance > State Financial Aid Programs > Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver *The following is a brief description for students.
Institutions should refer to the most recent guidelines for information. The Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver is designed to attract and enroll Massachusetts high school students who have been designated as valedictorians. The program allows high school valedictorians to receive tuition waivers at any public higher education institution in Massachusetts.
Since it opened, the program has predominantly supported the University of Massachusetts University Scholars Program. To be eligible for a Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver, a student must: Be designated by a public or private high school in the state as a valedictorian.
Enroll in a degree program at a public higher education institution in the Commonwealth and meet the eligibility criteria as established by institution, for this program. Be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the opening of the academic year. Not be in default of any federal or state student loans or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received.
File a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). An eligible institution is within the system of public higher education under Section 5 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws. Students eligible for the Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver are entitled to a tuition waiver equal to 100% to attend any public higher education institution.
Click here to view the full value of tuition waivers, by school, for a full-time student in the current academic year. Contact the financial aid office at the institution you are attending or plan to attend, for application requirements or deadlines. You can also contact the DHE’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070 to obtain more information.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Designated valedictorians from Massachusetts public or private high schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver is funded by Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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