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Massasoit Community College participates in a number of financial aid programs to assist students in financing the costs of their education. Financial aid awards (scholarships, grants, loans and employment awards) are made when personal and family resources are not sufficient to pay educational expenses. The difference between the total cost of education (tuition, fees, books, transportation and living expenses) and the total family contribution is expressed as financial need. In general, higher family income require greater expected contributions to educational costs. Particular family circumstances and student earnings also have a bearing on financial need.

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.

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)
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 Stafford Loans will be awarded to those students meeting all eligibility requirements who do not exhibit financial need.

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 2006-2007, the following student expense budgets will be used
in the awarding of financial aid:

*Tuition	$24 per credit hour
Fees	$81 per credit hour (Fall 2005)
Technology Fee	$6 per credit hour (Fall 2005)
Course Fees	For Science, Allied Health course, and Health Insurance fees, Please refer to Tuition & Fees for more details.
*Books and Supplies	$800
Room and Board	$3,600 (with parents)
Room and Board	$9,000 (independent)
Transportation	$1350
Misc. Personal expenses	$1800

Students with questions regarding the formulas used in calculating their financial aid awards can 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.

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.

Other Information / Publications
Additional information on student financial aid eligibility and various programs is available from the Office of Financial Aid.

Office Location and Hours (top)
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.

On the Canton Campus, Financial Aid staff members are available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Student Services Office and may be reached by telephone
at (781) 821-2222 ext. 2008.

Email us: FAO@massasoit.mass.edu

Last Update: April 29, 2008

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