Financial Aid Eligibility
A student’s eligibility is based on financial need, timeliness of application, academic achievement, enrollment status, and degree level. Eligibility for financial aid is determined from the information a family provides on their financial aid applications and supporting materials. This information is applied to a federal calculation to determine what the student and family can reasonably expect to contribute toward education for one year. This expected family contribution (EFC) is subtracted from the cost of attendance (COA) to determine the family’s financial need.
The financial aid award is based on financial need, the university’s resources, federal, state, and institutional policies. A financial aid package may consist of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work programs. Scholarships and grants are gift aid; they do not need to be repaid. Loans are legal obligations and must be repaid, either immediately or in the future, depending on the terms of the loan.
Federal Grants
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Federal Pell Grant
This grant is provided by the federal government and is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Eligibility is determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This grant is provided by the federal government and is available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
State Grants
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MASSGrant
This grant is provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is available to full-time undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who are residents of the state of Massachusetts and meet established application deadlines. More information.
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State Scholarships
Full-time undergraduate students who are residents of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont may be eligible for a state grant. Students should contact their state agency for eligibility requirements and application processes
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Gilbert Grant
This grant is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and offered by Regis College to Massachusetts residents. To qualify, you must meet financial need and other eligibility requirements established by the Commonwealth. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
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Other State Grant/Scholarships
Full-time undergraduate students who are residents of Pennsylvania, or Vermont may be eligible for a state grant. Students should contact their state agency for eligibility requirements and application processes.
