Commonwealth September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Apply any timeRenews each year
100% tuition waiver at Massachusetts public colleges for children and surviving spouses of Massachusetts residents killed in the 9/11 attacks.
- How much
- 100% of resident tuition
- Who qualifies
- Child or surviving spouse of a Massachusetts resident who died (or is presumed dead) as a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time No deadline; documentation to the college.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA and give your MA public college your birth certificate, the death certificate, and proof the death was connected to 9/11
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (mass.edu) and page 2
The details
Covers 100% of resident tuition for state-supported courses or programs at any MA public college or university.
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
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