Housing
Local Housing Authorities
Food
Bridgewater State University
Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant
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A payment of up to about $5,800 that does not need to be repaid. Your school may decide to pay you directly, or apply it to school costs.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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A payment between $1,000 and $5,000 that does not need to be repaid. Your school may decide to pay you directly, or apply it to school costs.
Recommended Scholarships:
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GEAR UP Scholarship
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Massachusetts High Demand Program
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Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship
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One Family Inc. Scholarship Program
Recommended Tuition Waivers:
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DCF Foster Child Tuition and Fees Waiver
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DCF Adopted Child Tuition and Fees Waiver
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Need-Based Tuition Waiver
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Incentive Program for Aspiring Teachers Tution Waiver
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MassTransfer Tuition Waiver
In order to apply for these federal aid programs and more, YOU MUST FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A FAFSA TO YOUR SCHOOL
St. Basil's Chapel
The Catholic Center is an outstanding resource on the Bridgewater State University campus. They provide food and clothing as well as child care. The center hosts a Spaghetti Dinner once a month free of charge, and has clothing and food closets on the ground floor. Marlene and her staff are dedicated to helping and should be utilized by anyone in need.
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Contact:
Marlene DeLeon, Campus Minister
St. Basil’s Chapel – 122 Park Ave
marlene.deleon@bridgew.edu 508-531-1412
Food 4 You Food Bank
The food bank is located in RCC 102. Jane often works with The Catholic Center director Marlene DeLeon in providing food to those in need at this campus. Both women are great assets in this cause and should be utilized outside of just providing food.
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Contact:
Jane Doherty, Staff Associate
DMF 488
j2doherty@bridgew.edu 508-531-2818​
Grants
Scholarships
Single Point of Contact
Bridgewater State University's Single Point of Contact provides support, school supplies and personal care products to students who may be experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless.
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For more information, please contact:
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Lenell Silva
Coordinator for Students in Transition
Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice
Burrill Office Complex, Room 101M
508-531-2345
Transportation
Career Services
CareerLink is BSU's career management database where you can access Full-time Professional positions, Internships, Career Fair event information, On Campus Interview sign-ups and on-line resources. Create your free account today and start getting connected with organizations that are looking to hire BSU students!
Academics
Academic Achievement Center
Ideally located in the basement of the Maxwell Library in the center of the BSU Campus, the Academic Achievement Center is a vibrant environment at the heart of the BSU academic community. The​ Center offers a comprehensive array of programs and services to support the continued academic success of Bridgewater State University students.
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Counseling
Professional Counselors who can provide short-term personal counseling are available at the Counseling Center. All counseling contacts are in strict confidence, except when state law and statutes dictate otherwise.
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Counseling can help you with:
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Feeling overwhelmed or stuck
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Concerns about substance use
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Depression or persistent sadness
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Stress & time management skills
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Relationship issues or family concerns
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Grief & loss of important relationships
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Concerns about eating or sleeping habits
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Procrastination, concentration, or motivation problems
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Juggling priorities & roles: Work, School, Family, Money, etc.
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Anxiety & worry, including test-taking and public speaking fears
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Difficulty adjusting to life at BSU and/or the U.S.
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Finding off-campus resources
Financial Literacy
FSU has partnered with American Student Assistance to provide a free financial education program to help you manage your money and student loans.
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Keep track of your student loans
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Find scholarships
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Search for jobs or internships
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Learn how to budget your money
To enroll in our program, or to learn more, please contact Cassandra Dockray, the High School Plus Coordinator at cdockray@sowma.org
- Provide a personal discussion and assessment of the student’s needs and create realistic short-term and long-term educational goals for future plans
- Connect students to college planning agencies or vocational programs
- Assist with application process (including financial aid, SAT/ACT registration, letters of recommendation, scholarships etc.)
- Serve as liaison between the student and their college or vocational faculty
- Connect students to resources on and off campus
- Serve as on-going mentors to students throughout their college or vocational career.
- Identifies scholarship opportunities
- Financial assistance with items not covered by financial aid (books, fees, housing deposit, etc.)
- Support transportation needs
- Provides free school supplies
- Academic tutoring/mentoring
High School Plus is a personalized effort designed to help students impacted by homelessness stay engaged with their education through high school and pursue a college degree or vocational certificate. We provide advocacy, guidance and support services for our students throughout the duration of their post-secondary career, as well as:
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