Graduate students are encouraged to apply for financial aid
to help them meet their educational costs. To receive financial
assistance from the College, students must be enrolled, or
accepted for enrollment, in a degree-granting or federally
approved certification program at Worcester State College.
Graduate students are eligible for Federal Loans and/or Federal
Work Study funds. Applicants must also meet all eligibility
requirements and must be in good academic standing. Financial
aid is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need,
i.e., the amount by which the total cost of college attendance
(including reasonable costs for room, board, books, transportation,
and other personal expenses) exceeds the expected family contribution.
Non-need based Financial Aid is available through several
loan programs. Complete information on financial aid programs,
application procedures, and the award process is available
in the Worcester State College Financial Aid Guide and the
Financial Aid Office website at www.fac.worcester.edu/finaid.
Applicants to the College, current students, and their families
should feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at 508-929-8056
during our business hours which are 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
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All students applying for financial aid should complete and
submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and a Worcester State College Financial Aid Application prior
to the deadlines indicated below. Late applicants for financial
assistance will be given full consideration for maximum funding
as long as resources are available. Applicants for financial
assistance are not required to submit their spouse’s
and/or parents’ tax forms unless requested by the Financial
Aid Office.
Renewal of financial aid is not automatic; eligibility must
be re-established by applying on an annual basis.
Deadlines
- March 1 | All first year undergraduate
and graduate applicants for the Fall of 2003
- March 1 | All returning undergraduate
and graduate applicants for the Fall of 2003
- November 1 | All first year applicants,
transfers, for the Spring of 2004
- April 1 | Deadline for the submission
of Summer I and Summer II financial assistance requests
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All first time borrowers are required to attend a federally
mandated Federal Loan entrance interview. Loan funds will
not be applied to a student’s account until this obligation
is fulfilled.
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Students who have received Federal and/or State Student Loans
at any time during their academic careers are required to
attend an exit interview prior to any leave of absence, upon
withdrawal or graduation from the College.
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State Employees’ Tuition Remission: State employees
and their dependents who elect to take courses at Worcester
State College may have some or all of their tuition waived.
Documentation of eligibility should be submitted to the Bursar’s
Office. Eligible persons should contact the Personnel Office
at their place of employment for further details.
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Benefits Program: Certain
benefits are available for the handicapped person. Contact
the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission for further information.
Veterans’ Benefits: The Veterans’ Administration
has approved Worcester State College for the purpose of providing
Veterans’ Educational Benefits to veterans pursuing undergraduate
and graduate study. Massachusetts veterans entitled to educational
benefits must provide the Registrar’s Office with a copy
of their Form DD-214.
The Federal Perkins Loan: is a federal program administered
by the College. It offers long term, low interest loans to
undergraduate and graduate students. The maximum yearly graduate
student limit is $6000.00.
Federal Stafford Loan: is a federally subsidized program
whereby banks and other lending institutions make long term,
low interest loans to undergraduate and graduate students
enrolled at least half-time. Students must have completed
a financial aid application before their Stafford loan application
will be processed. Graduate limits are up to $8,500.00 per
year.
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program: is a federal loan
program that is not subsidized (no interest paid) by the federal
government. Graduate student limits range up to $l0,000.00
per year.
Graduate Assistantships: Graduate assistantships are
available for matriculated students taking at least six semester
hours each semester. For information and an application call
the Graduate Office 508-929-8125
Generally funds for graduate students are limited to the Federal
Stafford and Perkins Loan Programs in addition to the Federal
Work Study Program. Applicants who are taking courses that
are pre-requisites for graduate degree, may be eligible for
Stafford Loan funds for up to one year.
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