Quincy College encourages all students to apply for financial aid. The College realizes that higher education is significant investment for families. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and the student’s status at Quincy College. We are happy to assist every student who applies for financial aid.

Application Procedures

Students should visit Quincy College website at https://www.quincycollege.edu/tuition/financial-aid/ for the most up-to-date information on applying for Financial Aid. We understand that the Financial Aid process can be complex, so please contact us with questions at financialaid@quincycollege.edu or 617-984-1620. We are here to help you.

Verification

The Department of Education may require certain students to submit additional documentation. For those students selected for verification, the College is required to complete the process of verification before it makes a disbursement of financial aid. Students failing to provide the required documentation within the specific time period may lose their financial aid for the semester and/or the academic year.

Financial Aid regulations require the Financial Aid Office to review and request documents from students and parents (if required). Documents that may be requested include but are not restricted to the following:

  • Federal Tax Return Transcript(s): a signed copy of income tax return and applicable schedule; IRS W-2 form(s)
  • IRS Verification of non-tax filing
  • Verification Worksheet Form

Verification may result in a recalculation of a student’s Student Aid Index (SAI). If this occurs the student will receive a new student aid report from the Department of Education. A recalculation may also result in a change of financial aid eligibility.

Once the verification of a student aid report is completed, a student will receive an award letter. This is the offering of financial aid and outlines what type of financial aid a student is eligible to receive for the current school year.

Awarding of Aid

  1. All financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need based on information reported on a properly completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  2. Pell Grant and MASS Grant eligibility are based on the criteria established by those financial aid programs.
  3. Massachusetts has its own deadline for receipt of completed FAFSA results. If the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not receive FAFSA results by May 1st, a student may not be eligible to receive a MASS Grant.
  4. Financial Aid amounts received in one year may not always be awarded in future years. Eligibility is always re-determined each year. Students must reapply for financial aid each year they plan to attend.

Cost of Attendance

  1. Students may receive financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, fees and other expenses related to their education such as books and supplies. The total of all these expenses is called the Cost of Attendance. A student’s combined financial aid from all sources may not exceed the Cost of Attendance for his/her program.
  2. Students do not always receive enough aid to cover costs. In the event this occurs, students should seek alternative loan options to cover the remaining balance. There is no guarantee that a student will be eligible for one of these loans. Alternative loans are usually credit-based loans. Students may also contact the Business/Student Accounts Office to determine if they are eligible for a payment plan.

Disbursement of Financial Aid

  1. If a student is awarded a PELL Grant and does not enroll for 12 credits (full-time) for a semester, then the Pell Grant is reduced according to the actual number of credits enrolled.
  2. Students who complete late applications are required to pay for their classes. When aid is credited to their account, a refund may be issued, if one is due to the student, in the amount of aid posted.
  3. MASS Grants are credited toward tuition when the Financial Aid Office receives a payment roster from OSFA.
  4. Students who pay their tuition and later complete the award process will be issued refunds in the amount of their awards later in the semester.

Original: October 2004

Revised: August 2021; August 2022; July 2023; July 2024

Updated for Gender Inclusivity: Spring 2023; July 2024