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2 President s Message President s Message Dear Prospective Students, Thank you for your interest in Massasoit Community College. With campuses in Brockton and Canton and our newest location in Middleborough, our students now have even more access to local, affordable, higher education. Massasoit Community College has over 50 degree and certificate programs and a variety of scheduling options day, evening, weekend, and online, to meet our students needs. At Massasoit, we are committed to access and opportunity for all our students. We provide small class sizes to allow for individualized attention. We also provide academic support, counseling, and advising to help our students reach their goals. Massasoit students are actively involved in one or more of the wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and athletic teams that celebrate the diversity of our community. We want our students to have exciting and active lives both inside and outside the classroom. Low cost is one of the major benefits of attending community college; this allows students who may not have had access to higher education an opportunity for an excellent education. Our financial aid staff is committed to working with you and your family to ensure that every student who wishes to become part of our educational community can do so. It is truly an exciting time for Massasoit Community College! We continue to explore and initiate new and innovative program opportunities and partnerships. We are upgrading and expanding our facilities in a variety of ways. You have chosen an excellent time to join us. As you explore our offerings, I invite you to speak with our admissions staff. You can also visit our campuses at any time to meet with advising, faculty, or students, to gain a better understanding of the experience we offer. I also invite you to learn more about us through our website The site allows you 24-hour access to admission information, program information, course descriptions, financial aid information, and current happenings at the College. I encourage you to consider a Massasoit education as your next step toward greater personal and professional success! 1 Dr. Charles Wall President Massasoit Community College Massasoit Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Massasoit Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs, activities or employment. Lisa Lowery, Vice President of Human Resources and Donna R. Boissel, Associate Director have been designated as the College s 504/ADA, Title II, and Title IX Coordinators and may be reached at ext or Human Resources is located in the lower level of the Administrative Building (Room A112)..

3 Massasoit At A Glance Brockton Campus Our 100-acre Brockton Campus offers eight modern classroom buildings, laboratory facilities, a 75,000-plus volume library, the Senator Anna P. Buckley Fine Arts Center (featuring two theaters, a television studio, a radio station, and a modern language lab), the Representative Peter G. Asiaf Field House (housing a swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts, and a weight room), and access to public transportation via the BAT bus system. Canton Campus The Canton Campus is a multi-level facility set on 18 beautiful acres. Many fully equipped, modern laboratories, classrooms, and extensive library are available. The campus is home to the Milton Art Museum and the Akillian Gallery. Middleborough Center Massasoit Community College moved into the former Lincoln D. Lynch Elementary School in 2010 and it became the College s Middleborough Center. The Center is now a modern, bright, facility with brand new science labs, classroom space and equipment. The Middleborough Center offers day and evening classes, close to home in a collegiate and comfortable setting. We offer full associate degree program completion in Middleborough in liberal arts, business, criminal justice, and childhood education, as well as variety of prerequisite courses, workforce development and community education courses. Massasoit at a Glance Over 50 career and transfer programs including associate degrees, one-year certificates and short-term training options Full-time, part-time, day, evening, and online options Open enrollment (unless otherwise noted) No application fee Financial aid to qualified applicants for qualified programs Payment plan option MassTransfer option with most MA state colleges and universities Small class size to maximize student potential Competitive cost Free tutoring services Career planning and placement assistance 38 computer labs Championship athletics Free shuttle service between the Brockton and Canton campuses Free parking 2 Brockton Campus Canton Campus Middleborough Center

4 Programs of Study Please note that some of the program specific courses are only available on certain campuses. # - MassTransfer Eligible Programs * - Selective Admissions Programs ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Architectural Technology Business Administration Careers - Accounting Business Administration Careers - General Business Business Administration Careers - Hospitality Management Business Administration Careers - Marketing Business Administration Careers - Supervisory Management Business Administration - Transfer# Child Care Education and Administration Child Care Education and Administration - Transfer# Computer Information Systems - Programming Computer Information Systems - User Support Criminal Justice - Career Criminal Justice - Transfer# Culinary Arts Diesel Technology Electronic Technology Fire Science Technology Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology - Building Systems Energy Management Human Services - Career Human Services - Transfer# Liberal Arts Studies Liberal Arts Studies - Media Communications Liberal Arts Studies - Theater Liberal Arts Transfer# Liberal Arts Transfer - Computer Science# Liberal Arts Transfer - Elementary Education# Liberal Arts Transfer - Science# LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education Full-time - Deadline to apply: February 1* LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education Part-time - Deadline to apply: February 1* Nurse Education Full-time - Deadline to apply: February 1* Polysomnographic Technology - Deadline to apply: June 15* (Sleep Technology) Radiologic Technology - Deadline to apply: February 1* Respiratory Care - Deadline to apply: June 15* Telecommunications Technology** (Verizon employees only) Visual Arts - Art and Graphic Design Visual Arts - Fine Arts **UNION APPRENTICESHIP ONLY if you are a member of the union listed below: Local 103 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of Boston/Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship Program. Dental Assistant* Medical Assistant* Office Technologies BOARD APPROVED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS COLLEGE APPROVED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Biotechnology Child Care Computer Repair and Maintenance Computerized Accounting Computerized Tomography* Department of Developmental Services Direct Support Certificate in Human Services (DDS employees only) Environmental Technology - Advanced Drinking Water Environmental Technology - Advanced Wastewater Environmental Technology - Basic Drinking Water Environmental Technology - Basic Wastewater Food Production Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Insurance Billing Specialist* Law Enforcement Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Microsoft Office Specialist Museum Studies Networking Specialist Paramedic* Pastry Phlebotomy* 3

5 Admissions Open Enrollment Credit programs require a high school diploma or GED. No application fee No SATs required The open enrollment policy does not apply to selective admissions programs of study, including Health Career Programs which may have specific deadlines, prerequisites, and other admissions criteria. Please call the Admissions Office for further information. Rolling Admissions Programs Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis Some programs may limit numbers Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible prior to the start of a semester Full-time or part-time options Three Easy Steps to Apply 1. Submit a completed application to the Massasoit Community College Admissions Office in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, or online. 2. Submit documentation of high school completion (transcript or diploma) with graduation date or self-certification form (if eligible). Foreign high school transcripts must be evaluated. 3. Submit ALL official college transcript(s) from any other institution(s) attended. Submit your application to: Massasoit Community College Office of Admissions One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA Randolph Street, Canton, MA Union Street, Middleborough, MA Brockton: (508) , ext Canton: (781) , ext Middleborough: (508) , ext MA Toll Free: CAREERS admoffice@massasoit.mass.edu Fax: (508) Did You Know? More than 900 students graduate with an associate degree or certificate from Massasoit each year. 4

6 Selective Admissions Programs Selective Admissions Programs The open enrollment policy does not apply to selective admissions programs of study which may have specific deadlines, prerequisites, and other admissions criteria. All applicants must submit a completed application form, official high school transcript certifying date of graduation or an official GED transcript, and all official college transcripts. Applicants must submit a letter of reference and a letter of interest. Applicants must attend an information session. Most selective admissions programs require an extensive science background which may include college level Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have successfully completed prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better and all applicants will be scored using a rubric. Please contact Admissions for current selection criteria or visit the Massasoit website at Brockton Campus Programs: Computerized Tomography (ARRT certified only) LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education - Full-time day (Application deadline February 1) LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education - Part-time evening (Application deadline varies) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT certified only) Nurse Education - Full-time day (Application deadline February 1) Nurse Education - Part-time evening (Application deadline varies) Polysomnographic Technology (Sleep Technology) (Application deadline varies) Radiologic Technology (Application deadline February 1) Respiratory Care (Application deadline June 15) Canton Campus Programs: Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Insurance Billing Specialist Middleborough Center Program: Paramedic Did You Know? For students looking to take prerequisite courses for any of our Selective Health Care programs, applying to the College as a Liberal Arts Transfer - Science student first is a great option. 5 Phlebotomy students receiving hands-on training.

7 Student Support Services Academic Resource Center (ARC) The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers a full range of tutoring and academic support services. Individual and small group tutoring is available in most subject areas by appointment, and walk-in tutoring is available in several subject areas such as mathematics and biological sciences. Appointments are strongly recommended. Within the Academic Resource Center are the Writing Center and World Language Center which provide tutoring for reading and writing across the curriculum and for ESL students. Faculty, professional, special needs, paraprofessional, and student tutors work together to help students become more effective, independent learners. Students are encouraged to use the ARC, Writing Center and World Language Center as places to study, either individually or with classmates. For more information please call: (508) , ext Disability Services The goal of the disability service providers at Massasoit Community College is to facilitate equal access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities and promote the standards set forth by the Association on Higher Education and Disabilities. Upon acceptance to the College, students with documented disabilities who require support services and/or accommodations are given the opportunity to identify a disability. As soon as possible, students are encouraged to contact one of the disability service providers and self-identify. It is recommended that students schedule an appointment to meet with the disability provider to discuss the need for specific services and accommodations and bring the appropriate documentation with them to the meeting. For more information please call: (508) , ext Did You Know? All student support services at Massasoit are free. While at Massasoit Community College I became involved in Dramatikos, the student drama club. I have performed in a Broadway Revue, ushered for the Massasoit Theatre Company productions and did a volunteer performance at St. Joseph s Manor as part of our club s community service project. By being an active student on campus, I have formed fantastic relationships with many professors and students! Samantha Jacobs Liberal Arts Transfer student 6

8 Student Support Services Latch LATCH is an academic support program that assists a variety of students. The most common is the first semester student in school looking for help adjusting to college generally and for help in reading, writing, or math skills specifically. LATCH courses are identical to those offered throughout the College. LATCH offers Tutoring on a drop-in basis Counselors who are experienced at helping a student choose the right courses for that individual Individual interviews with counselors at least twice during a semester Workshops designed to help a student with such things as identifying a learning style, finding an appropriate career for choosing a major course of study in college LATCH services are also for adults who have been away from school for several years, students who have not maintained good academic standing, students needing emotional support to succeed in college, students referred by high school guidance counselors, special needs students with academic potential, students needing to develop academic skills and community agency referrals. For more information please call: (508) , ext Plan The PLAN Program is a TRIO Student Support Services Program funded under a grant from the United States Department of Education. PLAN stands for the Proactive Learning Assistance Network. The goal of the program is to assist students with their academic and personal needs by providing an array of comprehensive support services. The potential benefits of these additional services include better grades; improved chances of graduation; assistance with transferring to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor s degree; more defined educational and career goals; and an enhanced academic experience. The Program is designed for students who have the academic potential to succeed but whose background and/or extenuating life circumstances place those students at additional risk of not fulfilling their educational goals. For more information please call: (508) , ext Choices CHOICES is a program specifically designed to serve and meet the needs of Transitional Assistance recipients. The program offers academic and vocational college level courses, personal support and academic advising, assessment and career counseling, and workshops in personal skill development. CHOICES offers students a supportive educational environment to increase selfawareness, enhance intellectual growth and develop vocational strengths. For more information please call: (508) , ext

9 Your College / Your Campus Bookstore The campus bookstore is a Barnes & Noble college bookstore with a physical location on both the Brockton and Canton campuses. You can buy, rent or order textbooks online or in-store. Show your Massasoit pride with various apparel, souvenirs, and other merchandise. Cafeteria The Massasoit Food Service offers a full service cafeteria on our Brockton and Canton campuses. We continue to increase healthy options and environmentally friendly products such as fresh made salads, daily grain options, soy milks, reduced fats, more whole grains, healthy candy and snacks, and gluten free options. Ninety percent of the service paper products in the cafeteria are compostable. We offer a full meal option during the academic year, as well as grill foods, soups, pizza, and made to order sandwiches and salads. Gym/Pool/Weight Room Housed in the Peter G. Asiaf Field House is a beautiful gymnasium where our intercollegiate basketball teams play their home games. Aside from games and practices, there are three basketball courts running cross court as well as a full length court running through the middle of the gymnasium. The gymnasium is also home to many indoor intramural activities. Massasoit also has a beautiful 25-yard pool available for our students, staff, and their guests when lifeguards are on duty. Both the weight room and racquetball court are located on the lower level of the Field House. Health Services The Health Services offices on the Brockton and Canton campuses provide preventative and primary health care, health education and health counseling. For more information please call: (508) , Brockton, ext.1450, Canton, ext Shuttle The inter-campus shuttle is a great way to explore both the Brockton and Canton campuses without driving yourself. The shuttle departs the Brockton Campus from the front entrance of the Student Center (next to the BAT bus stop) and departs the Canton Campus from the front entrance of the Administration building. The shuttle also provides full, handicap access and runs on a regular schedule. Veterans Center The Veterans Center is located in the lower level of the Student Center Building on the Brockton campus. It is open to all military members, veterans, and their families attending Massasoit Community College. The center has full-time staff to help you with educational/financial benefits including VA certifying; a dedicated Veterans Counselor with 20 years of military service; a lounge area; computer workstations and a multimedia-enabled conference area, all in a relaxing, collegial atmosphere. For more information please call (508) , ext or go to 8

10 Student Life Student Life Massasoit recognizes that significant learning activity occurs outside the classroom. Through the Student Life Office, we provide a comprehensive program that includes lectures, movies, and other social and cultural activities. Each activity offers the opportunity for student leadership and participation. For more information please call: (508) , ext The Student Senate sponsors various social, athletic, cultural, and literary efforts. The following is a sample of active clubs and organizations: Brockton Animal Lovers Club Anime Beyond Recovery Cheerleaders Creative Writing Culinary/Hospitality Club Dramatikos Theatre Company Earth Club Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Helping Hands Hearts for Haiti Honors Association International Touch Club Literacy/Debate Club Mary E. Baker Unity Club Media Club Moment of Truth Prayer Club Muslim Student Association Newspaper/The Voice Nurses Club Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) Radiologic Technology Club Senior Center Student Senate Veterans and Service Members Club Warriors Dance/Step Team Women s Resource Center Canton Architectural Club Artists Union American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE Club) Beyond Recovery Dental Assistant Club Electro-Club Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) Student Senate 9

11 Athletics Massasoit is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association Massachusetts Community College Athletic Conference Athletic Honors Include 3 NJCAA National Championships 46 NJCAA New England Championships 100+ NJCAA All American Athletic Award Recipients 450+ All New England Awards Our Varsity Sports Include Women Men Basketball Basketball Soccer Soccer Softball Baseball Athletics Hall of Fame Massasoit student-athletes and coaches have consistently been singled out for academic and athletic merit through league, All Region and All American recognition. For this reason, the Massasoit Athletic Hall of Fame was founded with the purpose of recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals and teams. The first class of honorees was inducted on June 11, For more information regarding the Athletic Hall of Fame, stop by the Athletic Department or go online to www. massasoit.mass.edu, click on Athletics and navigate your way to the Athletic Hall of Fame. 10 Did You Know? To be eligible for intercollegiate athletics, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours/semester and maintain a 2.0 gpa.

12 Learning Options Online Learning Online Learning provides a way for you to customize your learning experience to match your educational goals, learning styles, and scheduling constraints. At Massasoit, Online Learning students enjoy the convenience and flexibility of learning at a distance and at a place and time that s right for them. Every Online Learning course meets or exceeds the academic rigor and content found in traditional college courses while using proven interactive teaching strategies to engage and involve learners. For more information please call: (508) , ext Weekend College In an effort to continue to meet the needs of our busy students, Massasoit offers courses on the weekends on Friday evenings, all day and evening on Saturday and Sundays until 5 p.m. This allows students the ability to match educational goals, learning styles and scheduling constraints. English as a Second Language The E.S.L. Department offers advanced college-level courses that have been specifically designed for students whose first language is not English and who need to develop their English proficiency to a level appropriate for college courses in an American college curriculum. Students who wish to take E.S.L. courses must be evaluated by the E.S.L. Department before enrolling. For more information please call: (508) , ext C H M P Commonwealth Honors Program at MASSASOIT The mission of the Commonwealth Honors Program at Massasoit Community College is to provide enriched educational opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students. We encourage the recognition of these students as an integral part of our college community. Faculty is encouraged to mentor these students, to assist in the transfer of these students to four-year colleges and universities appropriate to their needs, and to provide opportunities for independent study as well as small peer classes for students who can work above the collegiate norm to develop individual skills. For more information please contact Professor Susan Martelli (508) , ext.1836 or visit H113 on the Brockton Campus. For the Canton Campus please call Professor LaFontaine (781) , ext or visit Room 311B. 11 Prior to coming to Massasoit Community College, I was such a different student. The faculty here have pushed me and helped me. At Massasoit, you can really connect with your professors. Dashawn Butner Liberal Arts Transfer student

13 MassTransfer Massasoit students who plan to transfer to the University of Massachusetts or one of the Massachusetts state universities can participate in MassTransfer, a statewide program designed to facilitate transfer within the public higher education system in the Commonwealth. MassTransfer provides Massasoit students who complete designated associate degree programs with the benefits of full transfer and applicability of credit, guaranteed admission (2.5 or higher GPA), and a tuition discount (3.0 or higher GPA). MassTransfer also provides students the intermediate goal of completing a portable general education transfer block which will satisfy the general education / distribution / core requirements across institutions. MASSTRANSFER PROGRAMS AT MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Business Administration Transfer Child Care Education & Administration - Transfer Criminal Justice Transfer Human Services Transfer BENEFITS OF MASSTRANSFER 12 Program Liberal Arts Studies - Elementary Education Liberal Arts Transfer Liberal Arts Transfer - Computer Science Liberal Arts Transfer - Science Students who graduate from a MassTransfer eligible program are eligible for the following benefits, based on their final grade point average: *Not all benefits or programs are available at all colleges and universities. Minimum Final GPA / Benefits 2.0 No admission fee or essay Full transfer of credits applied to the bachelor s degree Automatic satisfaction of the general education/distribution/core requirements at the receiving institution which can require no more than six additional credits or two courses 2.5 All of the above plus guaranteed admission 3.0 All of the above plus a 33% tuition waiver Students who do not graduate from a MassTransfer eligible program but complete the MassTransfer Block with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and are accepted at one of the Massachusetts State Colleges/Universities or UMASS campuses are eligible for the following benefit: Automatic satisfaction of the general education/distribution/core requirements at the receiving institution which can require no more than six additional credits or two courses. MASSTRANSFER BLOCK English Composition/Writing 6 credits Natural or Physical Science 7 credits Behavioral and/or Social Sciences 9 credits (At least one lab science) Humanities and/or Fine Arts 9 credits Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits Total 34 credits (MATH121, MATH122, MATH 131 OR MATH203 or Higher) Massasoit Community College participates in MassTransfer with the following colleges: UMass Amherst UMass Boston UMass Dartmouth UMass Lowell Bridgewater State University Fitchburg State University Framingham State University Mass. College of Liberal Arts Salem State University Westfield State University Worcester State University

14 Advisement & Counseling/Transfer Services Advisement & Counseling The Advisement & Counseling Center s mission is to offer comprehensive support services that help students obtain their educational, career and life goals, facilitating student growth and development. Counselors welcome the opportunity to discuss with students any topics that may contribute to a more satisfying college experience. Students who come to the Center receive support in the following areas: academic advising, transfer information/counseling, personal counseling, educational scholarship information and career information/counseling. For more information please call: (508) , ext Transfer Services at Massasoit Community College Massasoit Community College is committed to assisting students who wish to continue their education beyond the associate degree. There are many ways students can transfer to a four-year institution beyond just MassTransfer State agreements. Massasoit students will find that there are many options for transferring to four-year institutions through established agreements Transfer Programs with Eastern Nazarene College Now you can earn your bachelor s degree at Massasoit. How? Complete an associate s degree at Massasoit, then transfer to Eastern Nazarene College. Take your courses at the Massasoit campus to complete your junior and senior year of college to earn your bachelors degree. Eastern Nazarene College agreements are in the following programs of study: Bachelor of Arts in Management Bachelor of Arts in Education Articulation/Transfer Agreements Massasoit Community College has collaborated with many private colleges and universities to sign formal articulation agreements in various programs of study. Articulation agreements commonly include transfer of Massasoit college-level credit and potential guaranteed admission. Massasoit has articulation agreements with the following institutions: Bryant College Bellevue University Curry College New England College of Business and Finance Additional Transfer Services Massasoit s Advisement & Counseling Center has many transfer-related activities for students throughout the academic year. These include college transfer days, on-the-spot-admission interviews and transfer presentations and workshops. Massasoit is dedicated to assisting students who wish to learn more about transferring and earning his/her bachelor degree. Please contact the Advisement & Counseling Center at (508) , ext for detailed information. 13

15 Employability / Career Options Career Placement Services Career Placement Services provides students and alumni with the skills needed to prepare a professional resume and/or actively pursue employment. Current full-time and part-time positions are posted on our computerized job bank and our staff will help students learn how to write, critique and edit their own resumes and cover letters for potential employers. For more information please call: (508) , ext Center for Experiential Learning The Center for Experiential Learning at Massasoit is a resource for students, faculty, employers, and community partners who wish to receive and/or provide experiential learning opportunities that enhance student learning, integrate theory and practice, and promote professional development and active citizenship. For more information please call: (508) , ext.1018 or ext Massasoit Job Fair Each spring, a job fair is held on the Brockton campus featuring a variety of employers from our region looking to meet you. Students have a unique chance to network with potential employers and take part in screening interviews. Employability Here are just a few of the many companies Massasoit students have been employed by: BAMSI Bank of America Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Brigham & Women s Hospital Brockton Hospital Bristol County D.A. Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center Children s Hospital Mass. General Hospital Mass. Department of Corrections Meditech New England Sinai Hospital Old Colony YMCA Panera Bread/Boston Bread Road to Responsibililty Rockland Trust Taking the speech communication class taught me to not be afraid of speaking to anyone I don t know or even in front of an audience. My professor taught me to not be afraid to say what you want to say. The experience has made me more active with my daily life and with others. Zjalanda Pires Liberal Arts Transfer - Science student 14

16 Why Attend a Community College? Why Attend a Community College? No SAT/ACT requirement Increase your GPA (Grade Point Average) Seamless transition from high school to college Feel more confident about moving on to a 4-year college Free student services Flexible scheduling to accommodate outside commitments Time to decide on a major/career Small class sizes Live at home Go into the workforce after 2 years with an associate degree MassTransfer/Transferring of Credit Financial Advantages of Massasoit Community College Earn your associate degree for under $11,000 Save money before transferring to a public or private college No mandatory meal plans or housing costs while at Massasoit Free parking and shuttle transportation between our Brockton and Canton campuses Instead of purchasing your textbooks, save money by renting them through the Rent-A-Text Program at our bookstore Did You Know? Massasoit has a Payment Plan. For more information log on to: Tuition and Fees *Subject to change $200,000 $199,880 Four years at a private college in MA $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 0 $64,156 Four years at a MA public college or university $21,492 - $32,078 MassTransfer & MassTransfer with 33% discount with Massasoit and eligible MA public college or university $11,000 Two years at Massasoit * Estimates based on public information gathered for the academic year. Estimates are based on 12 or more academic credits per semester. 15

17 Financial Aid Financial Aid Massasoit Community College participates in a number of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs to assist you in financing the cost of your education. Financial aid offered includes grants (free aid), scholarships, student loans, student work study (on-campus employment), and veterans benefits. We encourage you to determine your eligibility for financial assistance by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year available at How and When to Apply File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - available at beginning January 1 for the following summer, fall and spring semesters by our Priority Deadline of April 15 for the Fall (September) semester, and November 15 for the Spring (January) semester. Apply for financial aid as soon as possible after January 1. Do not wait to be accepted into a degree program by the Admissions Office. However, in order to meet the financial aid priority deadline of April 15 or November 15 you must also have submitted your Massasoit admissions application by these dates. Provide additional documentation, if requested. Priority Deadlines: April 15 for the Fall (September) semester, and November 15 for the Spring (January) semester. Financial aid funds are awarded year round on a first-come, first-served basis. If you apply after the Priority Deadline, your aid might not be available in time to satisfy your semester bill. There is also no guarantee that grant funds will be available if you miss the Priority Deadline. Student loans are available to students who miss our priority deadline. Eligibility Requirements You must be accepted into a degree program or eligible certificate program at Massasoit Community College and meet the eligibility requirements established by the federal and state guidelines. Additional information is available on our website under Financial Aid. You may be enrolled full time (12+ credits) or part time (3 11 credits) and still be eligible for financial assistance. Additional Information Massasoit Community College CEEB School Code is 3549 Massasoit Community College Federal School Code is Massasoit financial aid and scholarship information at (choose Financial Aid from the sidebar). Federal financial aid information at State financial aid information at Free national scholarship search at Did You Know? The Financial Aid Office offers assistance with completing the FAFSA in our office and at weekly FAFSA On the Web sessions. Call for times and to schedule an appointment. Veterans information at (choose Financial Aid from sidebar, then Veterans Affairs). For assistance, call the Financial Aid Office at , ext. 1479, or us at FAO@massasoit.mass.edu 16

18 Admissions at or Visit us on the Web at