Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program: A Concise Guide

The Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program (GMSGP) provides financial aid to Massachusetts residents attending private, accredited colleges or nursing schools in the state. Awards range from $200 to $2,500 per academic year based on financial need.

Eligibility

• Residency: Permanent Massachusetts resident for 12+ months (dependent students’ parents or independent students).
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (per Title IV).
• Enrollment: Full-time (12+ credits) at an eligible Massachusetts institution.
• Financial Need: Demonstrated via FAFSA.
• Academic Status: No prior bachelor’s/professional degree or nursing diploma; maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Other: Not in default on student loans, compliant with Selective Service, and approved as a “High School Completer” (mass.edu/tuitionequity).

Eligible Institutions

• Private, accredited Massachusetts colleges or nursing schools (not public or religious-focused).
• Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges or, for nursing, National League for Nursing and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Offer associate/bachelor’s degrees or nursing diplomas.

Application

• Complete the FAFSA.
• Contact your institution’s financial aid office for deadlines and requirements (varies by school).
• For details, reach out to the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance:
  • Phone: (617) 391-6070
  • Email: osfa@osfa.mass.edu
  • Address: 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148.

Award Details

• Amount: $200–$2,500/year, based on need and funding.
• Use: Covers tuition, fees, or other educational costs.
• Deadline: Varies by institution; some accept applications year-round.

More Information

Visit the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education or mass.edu for full details. Check with your school’s financial aid office to apply.

Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program

The Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program (GMSGP) provides need-based financial aid to Massachusetts residents pursuing

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