Financial Aid

46% of SSU students pay nothing in tuition & fees after financial aid and many more see significantly reduced costs.

The reality is that most students and their supporters aren’t aware of all the financial aid that may be available to them, depending on their financial circumstances. In most cases, if your family income is under $85,000 a year before taxes, you qualify for the MassGrantPlus Program, which covers 100% the cost of tuition & fees. If your family makes between $85,000 and $100,000, your tuition & fees may be reduced by up to half your out-of-pocket expenses. *While MASSGrant Plus does not include room and board, it does provide an allowance of up to $1,200 for books and supplies. 

In addition, starting in the fall of 2025, we’re introducing The Remarkable Salem State Difference. This initiative ensures free tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate day students with a family household income of $75,000 or less and demonstrated financial need.

What you need to know: The number of good jobs will grow substantially by 2031, and the majority of them will require at least a four-year degree. Before you decide that a bachelor’s degree is out of your price range, find out how much aid you qualify for by completing your FAFSA, which is now open for students planning to enroll in Fall 2025.

If you and/or your supporters have any questions, we are here to help! Visit our Admissions and Aid Page, or get in touch with our Admissions Team and we will walk you through the process. 

Walking across that stage, with a 4-year degree in hand, is within your reach – you’ve got this!