Housing
Local Housing Authorities
Food
Cape and Islands
School Resources
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
High School Plus
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:
- 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
To enroll in our program, or to learn more, please contact Cassandra Dockray, the High School Plus Coordinator at cdockray@sowma.org
