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Office of Student Financial Services

Approximately 85% of MCLA students receive some form of
financial assistance.

 

Financial Aid Office

Many Ways to Pay for College

A group of twelve individuals, including Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Senate President Karen Spilka, Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, and Commissioner of Higher Education Noe Ortega, are seen smiling and posing together. They are positioned in front of a vibrant mural and stand behind a large illuminated sign that prominently reads 'EQUITY.'

Celebrating Tuition Equity for Massachusetts Students

Photo by Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office

Massachusetts has now expanded eligibility for in-state tuition to students who have attended Massachusetts high schools for at least three years and earned a Massachusetts diploma, an expansion which will ensure that many non-U.S. citizens are able to access in-state tuition and financial aid rates at public higher education institutions in the Commonwealth. Learn more and apply here.

FAFSA APPOINTMENTS

When you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) you automatically apply for a wide range of state, federal, and MCLA assistance, such as Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, MASS Grants, the College Work Study Program, Perkins Loans, and Federal Direct Student Loans. You can learn more about how to apply for financial aid here.

If you haven't already, review the estimated annual costs to attend MCLA. Especially given the opportunities a quality MCLA education provides, it's surprisingly affordable. Looking for something more personalized? Based on the information you provide, our Net Price Calculator can tell you the price of attendance that students similar to you paid after financial aid. Please find the 23-24 MCLA Cost of Attendance here.

MASSGrant Plus Information for Massachusetts Residents:

  • Are you a full or part-time student whose family makes up to $85,000 a year before taxes? If so, MASSGrant Plus covers your full cost of your tuition and fees. While MASSGrant Plus does not include housing and food plan costs, it can provide additional funds for books and supplies up to $1,200.00.
  • Are you a full-time student whose family makes between $85,000 and $100,000 a year before taxes? If so, you are still eligible for MASSGrant Plus! The costs for tuition and fees will be reduced by up to half of your out-of-pocket expenses.

 

Questions?

Contact the STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Staff


413.662.5219
FinAid@mcla.edu

Bonnie J. Howland
Director of Student Financial Services
Bonnie.Howland@mcla.edu

Sherry Burdick
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
S.Burdick@mcla.edu

Lori Keating
Student Loan Coordinator
Lori.Keating@mcla.edu

Catherine Obrzut
Accountant & Systems Coordinator
Catherine.Obrzut@mcla.edu

Becky Lincoln
Student Financial Services Clerk
Rebecca.Lincoln@mcla.edu