Massachusetts College Housing Scholarship Program
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (Massachusetts Housing Scholarship Program)
Year-round dorm housing and meals, plus case management and help with books and transportation, for students under 25 experiencing homelessness at participating MA public colleges.
- How much
- year-round on-campus housing and meals plus support services
- Who qualifies
- Student under 25 experiencing homelessness
- Enrolled at a participating MA community college or state university.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Check dates No application window published.
- How to apply
- Contact a local Homeless Youth Services provider, your academic advisor, or your campus Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 22, 2026, against the official page (mass.gov) and page 2
The details
State program (DHE with partner agencies) for students under 25 who are experiencing homelessness and enrolled at a participating community college or state university. Provides year-round dorm housing and meals at a participating public university, case management, mental health and life skills support, help with textbooks, transportation and emergencies, and help moving into stable housing after graduation. Participating campuses include Berkshire CC, Holyoke CC, Mount Wachusett CC, Quinsigamond CC, MassBay CC, Middlesex CC, North Shore CC, MCLA, Westfield State, Fitchburg State, Worcester State, Framingham State, UMass Lowell and Salem State.
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
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
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