Middlesex Community College

There are several federal grant programs for which you may qualify based on your FAFSA information and your Student Aid Index (SAI).

Federal Pell Grant

• Grant from the federal government to undergraduate students (with no prior bachelor's or professional degree) with high need.
• These grants are based on the student's enrollment status.
• Eligible students can receive up to 150% of their scheduled Pell award each year.
• What does this mean for you?
  • If you were a Pell eligible student in fall 2024 and spring 2025, you may qualify for a Pell Grant for summer 2024

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG):

• Grant from the federal government to undergraduate students with high need. Priority of this grant funding is given to students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Fallen Hero Pell Grant:

• If you are a dependent student of a Fallen Hero, and meet certain criteria, MCC's financial aid department can help you determine if you eligible to receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant award for the academic year.
• Please reach out to our office for more information.

MassReconnect: Is a program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts providing Massachusetts residents free community college to adults 25 or older with no previous college degree. Click here for more details.

Mass Free Nursing: Is a program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts providing enrolled in a nursing program free community college to Massachusetts residents with no previous college degree.

MassGrant: Is a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for full-time (12 credits or more each semester) undergraduate students who are residents of Massachusetts and demonstrate exceptional financial need. Recipients cannot have a prior bachelor's or professional degree. FAFSA deadline is July 1, 2024.  FAFSAs that are filed after July 1st are not considered eligible.

MassGrant PLUS: In addition to the MassGrant, the MassGrantPlus program is intended to complement other financial aid programs. It is based on FAFSA information, so there is no need for students to apply separately for this funding. Students must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program, a legal resident of Massachusetts, demonstrate need and be enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester. The deadline date for MassGrant is July 1, 2024

Tuition Waiver: Need-based grant aid from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to undergraduate students who are residents of Massachusetts and have no prior bachelor's or professional (Masters, doctoral) degree.

Cash Access Grant: Need-based grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to undergraduate students who are residents of Massachusetts and have no prior bachelor's or professional degree.

Student Success Grant: MCC's Student Success Grant can help cover tuition, fees, books and supplies. Eligibility is determined through filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Initial awards and renewal of the grant is subject to federal eligibility requirements, enrollment in an eligible program of study and continued financial need.