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College
Refund Policy Federal
Return to Title IV Funds Policy Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy Student
Right to Know Policy
on Non-Discrimination Debt
Management for Students Dependency
Status Graduate
Students Part-time Students
Summer Session Applicants Study Abroad Students
Dependent
vs. Self-Supporting Students
Applicants
who wish to have their dependency status reviewed because of unusual
circumstances should make an appointment with their financial aid counselor
prior to filing the FAFSA. Applicants must submit a written request detailing
the circumstances they believe warrant their being considered a self-supporting
student. Documentation in support of the petition should accompany the request
and must be submitted along with the request for a Dependency Override
Although
federal sources of funding are limited to federal loans and federal work-study,
graduate students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Applicants should
follow the application
procedures described in this website. Graduate
assistantships are available for matriculated students taking at least six
semester hours each semester. For information and an application call the
Graduate Office at (508) 929-8125.
Students
enrolled for at least 6 semester hours but fewer than 12 semester hours may be
eligible for financial aid. Assistance is prorated for part-time students. Some
students who are enrolled for 3 or more credits may be eligible for a Pell
Grant. Most
financial aid programs require that applicants be matriculated in a degree or
certificate program. Part-time students should follow the application
procedures described in this website.
Limited
amounts of financial aid are available for summer sessions at Worcester State
College. Applicants for grants, loans and/or work study must meet the general
eligibility criteria for financial aid, follow the standard application
procedures described in this website, and file a summer financial aid
application.
Applications
for summer aid are available at the Financial Aid Office in early March.
Many
students have been able to participate in foreign study abroad programs with the
assistance of loans, grants and/or scholarships. It is very important that
students who plan to use financial aid to pay for study abroad, apply early.
This will enable you to receive notification of your award before the payment
deadline, and determine whether you will be financially able to participate in
study abroad. The Study Abroad Handbook and Financial Aid Applications are
available from the financial aid office by calling (508) 929-8056. The Study
Abroad Handbook is also available online.
You can also pick one up at the Financial Aid Office in room S112B. The
Financial Aid Office may require additional documentation from applicants to
verify data reported on application materials. An applicant will not be
considered for financial aid awards until all verification documentation has
been received by the Financial Aid Office and any necessary corrections have
been made to the application.
Students
transferring to Worcester State College from other institutions may be eligible
for financial aid. Financial aid received at a previous institution is not
automatically transferred to Worcester State College and we may not offer an
identical financial aid package. Applicants should follow the application
procedures described in this website. Transfer
students who received a MASSGrant at another institution must notify the Office
of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 727-9420 to transfer that award to
Worcester State College.
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