Graduate Tuition Waiver
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
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Tuition waivers for graduate students at Massachusetts state universities and UMass, awarded by each school.
- How much
- set by the institution
- Who qualifies
- Massachusetts resident (physically residing in MA for at least one year before the term starts, with intent to remain). Enrolled in an eligible graduate program and meeting the institution's criteria. 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 Set by each institution.
- How to apply
- Ask the graduate financial aid office at your state university or UMass campus
- File the FAFSA (or MASFA)
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 22, 2026, against the official page (mass.edu) and page 2
The details
Part of the state's single tuition waiver program: state universities and UMass campuses (not community colleges) may waive graduate tuition for eligible students; amounts and criteria are set by each institution.
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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