Department of Higher Education Tuition Credit (DHE Credit):
- State grant program awarded to students with financial need
- Eligibility is determined by demonstrated financial need and available funds
- Available to undergraduate students enrolled at least half time, priority given to full time students
- Must be a Legal resident of Massachusetts
- Applies to undergraduate state supported coursework only
- Award provides up to $1454
Department of Higher Education Grant (DHE Grant):
- State grant program awarded to students with financial need
- Eligibility is determined by demonstrated financial need and available funds
- Available to undergraduate students, priority given to full time students
- Must be a Legal resident of Massachusetts
- Awards vary but typically range from $200 - $1400
The Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance provides a number of scholarships and tuition credit programs, including but not limited to:
- Agnes M. Lindsay Scholarship
- Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship
- John & Abigail Adams Scholarship
- Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery
- Foster Child Grant
- Adopted/Foster Tuition and Fee Waivers
Visit the Office Of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) for more information on available programs, eligibility, and application requirements.
UMass Lowell Need Based Grant:
- Institutional grant awarded to students with financial need
- Eligibility is determined by demonstrated financial need, priority given to full time students
- Award amounts vary
UMass Lowell Scholarship:
- Institutional grant awarded to students with financial need
- Eligibility is determined by demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement, priority given to full time students
- Award amounts vary
GPS Scholarship:
- Institutional grant awarded to undergraduate students
- Priority consideration given to students with financial need
- Applies to online and professional studies coursework only
- Award amounts vary
- A FAFSA is not required