Academic Resources

The Office of Financial Aid

We administer federal and state financial aid programs. Over 85% of our students receive some form of financial aid. Most financial aid packages consist of a combination of grants, loan and part-time employment. Student aid funds come primarily from state and federal programs such as Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, MASS Grant, the College Work-Study Program, Perkins Loan and Stafford Student Loans. For students who do not have their needs meet or do not qualify for financial aid, there are a number of alternative loan and payment plans available.  The information provided on our website is also available in a printed version.  If you would like a copy of our Financial Aid Guide, please contact our office.

Application Requirements This page walks you through the FAFSA & Institutional Application as well as provide information about the programs.  A link to both the FAFSA and Institutional Application is available in this section.

Financial Aid Programs   Find out more information about our Grants & Loans as well as the application procedures.

Academic Requirements You must maintain satisfactory academic progress while at MCLA in order to keep your financial aid. 

Commonwealth Covenant Fund This innovative program offers tuition loan payments to students who attend public universities or colleges in Massachusetts and stay to pursue careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.

Estimated Costs Our costs (tuition, fees, room and board) vary depending upon your residency status. No matter what your status, we think you will find the range makes MCLA an exceptional value.

Scholarships and Awards for Current Students After their first year, there are a host of scholarships that students can apply for. Please click on the above link to access the current brochure and download an application.

Federal Refund Policy We understand that sometimes, you can't complete a semester. This page is where you will find our policies on refunds.

Right to Know  This document provides sources for locating certain information on campus such as Completion and Graduation Rates and the Campus Security Report.

Code of Conduct govern the education lending practices of Massachusetts public colleges in an effort to help ensure integrity in all aspects of the student educational loan program.

Searching for other financial aid links and loan options? Some helpful links for loan options and financial aid.