High-Quality Education at an Affordable Price

Massachusetts public colleges and universities are now more affordable for thousands of students through MASSGrant Plus and MASSGrant Plus Expansion.* Take advantage of this new financial incentive by attending Salem State!

_{*Based on state funding availability. You must be a Massachusetts resident to be eligible. This program does not cover the costs of room and board.} 

MASSGrant Plus

Pell-Grant Eligible Students

Pell grant-eligible students may be eligible to receive free tuition and fees and up to a $1,200 allowance for books and supplies.

Qualified Pell-eligible students can enroll full-time (minimum 12 credits/semester) or part-time (6-11 credits/semester) and must complete the FAFSA each academic year.

_{The Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Aid has provided the following formula for calculating MASSGrant Plus: Tuition + Fees + Books – Non-housing Gift Aid.}

MASSGrant Plus Expansion

Middle-Income Students

Middle-income students whose student aid index (SAI) is less than $15,000 and who are not Pell-eligible may be eligible to receive up to 50 percent off tuition and fees.

Qualified middle-income students must enroll full-time (minimum 12 credits/semester) and complete the FAFSA each academic year.

_{The Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Aid has provided the following formula for calculating MASSGrant Plus Expansion: (Tuition + Fees – Non-housing Gift Aid) / 2.}