Commonwealth September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver

Massachusetts waives 100% of resident tuition for state-supported courses at its public colleges and universities for the spouse or child of a Massachusetts resident who died, or is missing and presumed dead, as a direct result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Students give the college a birth certificate, the death certificate or other official documentation, and proof that the death is connected to the attacks, and file the FAFSA. The waiver is arranged through the financial aid office of the Massachusetts public college the student attends. It is an entitlement, so every eligible student receives it, and it can be combined with need-based aid for fees and living costs.

Other deadlines near this one

• 802 Opportunity Grant
  Due June 30, 2027 · Full tuition and the $100 administrative fee at CCV (last-dollar)
• Alaska Education Grant
  Due June 30, 2027 · $500-$4,000/yr based on need and enrollment level
• Alaska Performance Scholarship
  Due June 30, 2027 · $3,500-$7,000/yr depending on tier

How hard is the Commonwealth September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver to win?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

• Fewer rivalsOpen only to Massachusetts residents

How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Commonwealth September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

• ✓Must be a resident of Massachusetts
• ✓Must attend a college in Massachusetts (the award does not travel out of state)
• ✓Open to high school seniors and current college students

What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The next projected deadline is June 30, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual June 30 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. Bring the documentation to the college's financial aid office at enrollment.

Applications close

June 30, 2027 (estimated)

Common questions about the Commonwealth September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver

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Lists this award appears on

• Massachusetts Scholarships and State Grants
• No-Essay Scholarships
• Renewable Scholarships (Multi-Year Awards)
• Scholarships With June Deadlines