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Many states offer grants that you do not have to repay. All of the New England states have a grant program that may be used at the Museum School. For more information click on the appropriate state:

Massachusetts residents
Maine residents
Rhode Island residents
New Hampshire residents
Vermont residents

Who may apply:
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible noncitizens who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. The applicant must be a legal resident of the state that funds the program. In the case of dependent students, legal residence is the residence of the parent. Awards are generally based on financial need, academic standing, or a combination of both.

How to apply: Check the appropriate boxes on the FAFSA to generate the application process. All undergraduates with no previous bachelor’s degree who are eligible for state funds are expected to apply.

Notification: The state notifies you of your eligibility. However, the Financial Aid Office verifies eligibility. If you are still eligible after verification, the grant will appear on your financial aid award letter. If a state grant does not appear on the award letter and you think you are eligible, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Disbursement: The award is divided equally between two semesters and disbursed to your tuition account upon receipt of a complete financial aid file in the Financial Aid Office. Funds are credited to your account once verification of final enrollment is received from the Registrar’s Office. Enrollment verification takes place after the add/drop period ends, approximately three weeks after the start of the semester.

Terms of repayment: State scholarships and grants do not have to be repaid.

Award amounts: Award amounts vary from state to state.