Community College Nursing Scholarship
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
A last-dollar scholarship covering tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students in nursing programs at Massachusetts public community colleges, built to expand access to the nursing workforce.
Who should apply
Students entering or enrolled in a nursing program at a Massachusetts community college who need help covering remaining tuition, fees, and books.
Eligibility
MA residents (1+ year) enrolled in a nursing program at a public MA community college, no prior associate/bachelor's degree, with a balance after other aid. FAFSA/MASFA required.
What you get
- Last-dollar funding for tuition, fees, books, and supplies up to the Cost of Attendance, renewable across the program
What the application involves
- FAFSA or MASFA
- Enrollment in a public MA community college nursing program
- Contact your college financial-aid office
Application tips
- File the FAFSA/MASFA first, then ask your community college financial-aid office about this program.
- It's last-dollar, so apply for other grants first to maximize total aid.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew.
Good to know
An accessible entry point for first-generation and low-income students starting healthcare careers through community college nursing.
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