The Commonwealth of Massachusetts “High School Completers” Tuition Equity Law was passed on July 1, making it easier for students undocumented, non-US citizen students to receive in-state tuition rates. Students from all over Massachusetts can now go to college at a more affordable cost. The Tuition Equity Law helps certain students who are not U.S. citizens, including undocumented students, if they meet the same high school requirements. Learn more at MA Tuition Equity.
Students across the Commonwealth will benefit from expanded access to affordable higher education. The Tuition Equity Law carves a pathway to in-state tuition rates and state financial aid for certain non-US citizen students, including undocumented students, who have attended high school in Massachusetts for at least three (3) years and earned a high school diploma (or the equivalent) in the Commonwealth.
Who is eligible for the High School Completer program?
You may be eligible for the High School Completer program if you:
- Are an undocumented, non-US citizen
- Attended a Massachusetts High school for at least three years
- Graduated from a Massachusetts high school or earned a GED or HiSET diploma equivalent.
- All males (citizen or non-citizen) age 18-25 are required to register for the federal Selective Service
How can I enroll in the High School Completer program?
- Apply to MWCC
- Complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form and send it to admissions@mwcc.edu