Massachusetts Native American Tuition Waiver Program
Over the last two decades the Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs has assisted in the determination of eligibility of Native Americans in Massachusetts for tuition waivers at state colleges and universities. It is authorized by the Board of Education to certify individuals are of Native American descent and eligible for a tuition waiver. The Commission uses membership in a Massachusetts tribal group (tribe, band, or clan) that is acknowledged by the Commission as a legitimate, historical tribal group as a criterion for making recommendations about tuition waivers. In addition, the Commission uses official state and federal recognition status for issuing tuition waivers to individuals whose tribes are located outside of Massachusetts.
For more information on the program and an application, please contact Janice Falcone at (617) 277-4804, or visit the following website: