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Financial Aid Office
Shaughnessy Administration Building
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:15am - 5pm
Summer Office Hours
May 16 - Aug 19
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Appointments preferred
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:15am - 5pm
Summer Office Hours
May 16 - Aug 19
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Appointments preferred
financial-aid@worcester.edu
508-929-8056
508-929-8194
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
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:15am - 5pm
Summer Office Hours
May 16 - Aug 19
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Appointments preferred
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:15am - 5pm
Summer Office Hours
May 16 - Aug 19
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Appointments preferred
financial-aid@worcester.edu
508-929-8056
508-929-8194