Housing
Local Housing Authorities
Food
Framingham 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
Grants
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Framing State University Grant
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Financial Aid Tuition Waiver
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Fee Grant​
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Scholarships
Campus Resource Guide
This brochure was created to help students access the campus and community resources that are available to assist with food, housing, and related needs.
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If you or someone you know needs help, please contact:
Michelle Yestrepsky
Coordinator of Student Services
Dean of Students Office
504 McCarthy Center
myestrepsky@framingham.edu
508-626-4596
Campus Resource Guide
Campus Resource Guide
Transportation
The Student Transportation Center (STC) offers RAM TRAM shuttle bus service to select, popular Rt. 9 destinations, as well as the Framingham Commuter Rail station.
Career Services
RamTrack is FSU's online jobs posting database. It is a great resource to search for internships as well as part time, full time, work-study and childcare jobs. You can also choose to post your resume for employers to view.
Academics
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic success initiative that utilizes peer-led study sessions to support students enrolled in historically difficult courses. SI is heavily concentrated within the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) majors. SI sessions are scheduled, informal review sessions in which students compare notes, discuss readings and assignments, and prepare for exams. ​
Tutoring
FSU's Tutoring Center offers tutoring in reading, writing, and specific subjects. They also offer help for new students to navigate the transition from high school to college, as well s eTutoring.
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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
Counseling
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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 FSU and/or the U.S.
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Finding off-campus resources
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
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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