Collaborative Teachers Tuition Waiver
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Check datesRenews each year
One free graduate course per student teacher mentored, for Massachusetts public school teachers who mentor student teachers from public colleges.
- How much
- tuition for one graduate course per student teacher mentored
- Who qualifies
- Massachusetts public school teacher mentoring a public-college student teacher
- Massachusetts resident (physically residing in MA for at least one year before the term starts, with intent to remain). Not in default on student loans and no state aid refund owed.
- For grad students
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or Title IV-eligible noncitizen; or a state-approved eligibility status under the Massachusetts tuition equity law (MASFA filers)
- When to apply
- Check dates Use within two years after the mentoring.
- How to apply
- Contact the financial aid office at the state university or UMass campus where you'll take the course
- What you'll need
- See how to apply
- Last checked
- October 24, 2026, against the official page (mass.edu) and page 2
The details
Public school teachers who mentor a full-time student teacher from a MA state university or UMass get a tuition waiver for one state-supported graduate course per student teacher mentored (max one per semester), usable for up to two years.
More money from Massachusetts
- MASSGrantup to $2,590 per year (2026-27; varies by SAI and type of school)
- Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant$200 to $2,500 per year
- Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarshipup to 50% of calculated financial need per year
- Commonwealth Commitmenttuition and fees frozen + 10% rebate each semester + MassTransfer tuition credit
- Community College Nursing Scholarshipremaining tuition, fees, books and supplies after other grants
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