Grants & Credits

Grants and tuition credits are considered "gift aid.” Eligibility for need based grants and tuition credits is determined based on the student’s demonstrated financial need. Students must complete a FAFSA annually and meet the minimum eligibility requirements to be considered for need based grants and tuition credits.

The following programs are available to undergraduate students:

Types of Available Grant Programs

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal TEACH Grant Program
• Massachusetts Grant Program
• Mass Part-Time Grant
• Massachusetts Grant (MassGrant) Plus Program
• Department of Higher Education Tuition Credit
• Department of Higher Education Grant
• Department of Higher Education Completion Grant
• Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) State Programs
• UMass Lowell Need Based Grant
• UMass Lowell Need Based Scholarships
• GPS Scholarship

pellFederal Pell Grant:

• Federal grant program awarded to students with exceptional financial need
• Eligibility determined by demonstrated financial need
• For 2023-2024, awards range from $767 to $7395 depending on eligibility

SupplementalFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG):

• Federal grant program awarded to students with exception financial need
• Eligibility determined by demonstrated financial need
• Awards may range from $200 to $4000, depending on available funds and number of eligible applicants

teachFederal TEACH Grant Program:

• Federal grant program awarded to graduate and undergraduate students
• Students must be enrolled in coursework toward a career in teaching in a high need field at a school or educational service agency that serves low income students
• Awards provide up to $4000 per year
• Find more detailed information about the TEACH Grant Program and eligibility requirements

massgrantMassachusetts Grant (MassGrant) Program:

• State grant program awarded to students with exceptional financial need
• FAFSA must be filed each year by May 1
• Must be enrolled Full time (12+ Credits)
• Must be a legal Massachusetts state resident
• For 2023-2024, awards range from $1200 - $3000 depending on eligibility

masspartMass Part-Time Grant:

• State grant program awarded to students with exceptional financial need
• Eligibility determined by demonstrated financial need and available funds
• Must be enrolled in 6-11 undergraduate credits
• Must be a permanent legal Massachusetts state resident
• Award amounts vary

MassGrantPlusMassachusetts Grant (MassGrant) Plus Program:

• State grant program awarded to students with exceptional need
• Must be a legal Massachusetts state resident
• Must demonstrate financial need for tuition and fees after accounting for expected family contribution (EFC) and all forms of scholarship and grant aid.
• Award amounts vary by financial need and available funding
• For more information, please visit Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

dhecreditDepartment 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 provided up to $1454

DHEgrantDepartment 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 $500 - $1400

Department of Higher Education Completion Grant DHECompGrant

• State grant program awarded to students within 2-3 semesters of degree completion
• Must be a permanent legal Massachusetts state resident
• Must have demonstrated need
• Award amounts vary

osfaThe Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance provides a number of scholarships, grants, and tuition credit programs, including but not limited to:

• Adopted/Foster Tuition and Fee Waivers
• Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship
• Early Childhood Educator’s Scholarship
• Foster Child Grant
• Gear Up
• High Demand Scholarship
  
• John & Abigail Adams Scholarship
  
• Massachusetts Public Service Grant
  
• Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant
  
• Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery
  
• Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship

Visit the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education for more information on available programs, eligibility, and application requirements.

needgrantUMass 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

umlscholarUMass 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

GPSGPS 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