Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College helps students access and afford higher education through a financial aid structure that includes scholarships alongside grants and other support. From its campus address at 1 Massasoit Boulevard in Brockton, Massachusetts, the college positions scholarships as a practical tool for reducing barriers created by the total cost of attendance, even where tuition is comparatively low. Its scholarship information emphasizes that these awards do not have to be repaid and may be based on merit, financial need, or other donor-established criteria. The college’s scholarship ecosystem includes two main categories for students: Massasoit Foundation Scholarships and outside scholarships. The Massasoit Foundation manages numerous scholarship funds intended to keep a Massasoit education affordable, with awards spanning a number of disciplines. Many of those scholarships consider financial need, while some are merit-based. The Commonwealth Honors Scholarship is a named example of a merit-based award that does not require demonstrated financial need. Massasoit also directs students to a General Scholarship Application through the MyMassasoit account system and identifies transfer scholarships for students planning to continue their education at other colleges and universities. Beyond institutionally connected aid, Massasoit Community College encourages students to explore local, state, and national scholarship opportunities offered by nonprofit foundations, civic groups, professional associations, and private donors. At the same time, it sets clear expectations around student protection by warning against scholarship scams, including offers that charge application fees, request bank account or Social Security information, or guarantee funding. This combination of affordability support, transfer planning, and financial-aid guidance places student access and informed decision-making at the center of the college’s work.