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May 16 - Aug 19
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The Financial Aid Office at Worcester State University uses standardized student expense budgets when calculating need. Budgets are reviewed and updated annually, and include tuition, fees, books, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses. Worcester State may adjust a student’s budget for unusual individual circumstances.

The following table shows the student expense budgets used by Worcester State for a full-time student during the 2020-2021 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to approval and change by the Massachusetts Legislature, and/or the Worcester State Board of Trustees.

2022-2023 In-State Expense Budgets

Cost Component Resident Off-Campus With Parents
Fixed Costs
Tuition* $970 $970 $970
Fees $9,816 $9,816 $9,816
Approximate Costs
Books $1,368 $1,368 $1,368
Room/Board $13,596 $8,100 $1,700
Transportation $500 $1,000 $1,000
Personal $1,190 $1,190 $1,190
TOTALS $27,440 $22,444 $16,044

2022-2023 Out-of-State Expense Budgets

Cost Component Resident Off-Campus With Parents
Fixed Costs
Tuition* $7,050 $7,050 $7,050
Fees $9,816 $9,816 $9,816
Approximate Costs
Books $1,368 $1,368 $1,368
Room/Board $13,612 $8,100 $1,700
Transportation $500 $1,016 $1,010
Personal $1,190 $1,190 $1,190
TOTALS $33,536 $28,540 $22,140

*Out-of-state students who qualify for the New England Regional Student Program are charged 150% of in-state tuition.

Important Application Deadlines
March 1
Fall Entry Priority Deadline
Deadline for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must file the FAFSA.
Late applications will be considered, though will be subject to the availability of funds.
May 1
Fall Entry Final Deadline
Deadline for applying for the MASSGrant and for on-time consideration for financial aid for the academic year.
The deadline for MassGrant and for Worcester State is now May 1, 2021 for the 2022/2023 academic year.
November 1
Spring Entry Deadline
Deadline for on-time consideration for financial aid for students entering a college in the spring.

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Financial Aid Office
Shaughnessy Administration Building
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150

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Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm

Appointments preferred
financial-aid@worcester.edu
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