UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship

University of Massachusetts and the state’s 15 community colleges have partnered to award outstanding community college students the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship (UCCAS). The UCCAS is designed to incentivize highly talented community college students to finish their associate degree at one of the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges, and then complete their bachelor’s degree at one of the four undergraduate University of Massachusetts campuses.

How it works

The UCCAS guarantees students in the top 10% of their community college graduating class admission* to the University of Massachusetts and a minimum $2,500 per semester ($5,000 annually) for a total of at least $10,000 for the students’ final two years of college, awarded at the University’s discretion. Students remain eligible for additional aid based on individual circumstances. The scholarship is designed to supplement federal and private grants awarded to the student.

*Student must satisfy the terms and conditions below. These terms and conditions are subject to change.

Terms and Conditions

Confirmed top 10% standing of your graduating class;

To be eligible for this award, the student must fall within the top 10% of their graduating class by the end of the fall semester, prior to the fall semester they wish to enroll at the University of Massachusetts.

Complete your associate degree before the start of your first semester at the University of Massachusetts;

Have earned 45+ credits that are transferable to the University of Massachusetts;

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or state financial aid equivalent;

Be eligible for in-state tuition;

If your state of residency or tuition residency classification changes, the award will be canceled, and eligibility will be reviewed based on the new residency's applicable requirements and available funding.

Enroll at a University of Massachusetts campus at the start of the academic year immediately following completion of your Associates Degree from a Massachusetts community college;

Did not enroll at an institution other than the degree-granting community college before enrolling at the University of Massachusetts;

Deadlines:

To be fully considered for the scholarship, please check the financial aid and admission deadlines for the campus for which you are applying and complete all appropriate applications by the campus deadline.

This scholarship applies to full-time matriculated students only;

Once you have received the notification of eligibility letter from your community college, you must complete the University of Massachusetts Community College Advantage Scholarship interest form;

These terms and conditions may vary based on the University of Massachusetts campus you choose to enroll;

Each University of Massachusetts campus may have additional terms and conditions that apply.

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