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Thanks to the Remarkable Salem State Difference, a recently introduced institutional financial aid initiative, Massachusetts residents with household incomes of $75,000 or less and demonstrated financial need can attend Salem State tuition- and mandatory-fee-free.

Salem State will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees only* for eligible students through a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid, including:

• State programs like ,  (and Expansion)
• Institutional aid and scholarships from Salem State

Costs such as on-campus housing, meal plans, books, travel, and health insurance are not included. Additional financial resources may be available to help with these costs.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

• Massachusetts resident for at least one year
• Household income of $75,000 or less
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Be a first-time or transfer undergraduate student pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
• Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time (12-18 credits) in Day College courses. 
  • Continuing Education and Evening courses do not count toward the total enrolled credit hours for this award.

For families earning above this level, we help eligible Viking students pursue their bachelor's degrees with minimal or no tuition and fees through expanded federal and state programs, along with our institutional aid and scholarships.

We make college affordable for everyone! 98% of students receive financial aid.

Students from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont qualify for reduced tuition through the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break Program, lowering their costs to near the in-state rate and saving thousands.

Students may also be considered for additional financial aid and scholarships.

All out-of-state students receive a $6,000 tuition reduction, bringing their cost near the in-state rate.

Students may also be considered for additional financial aid and scholarships.

Students who attended a Massachusetts high school for at least three years and graduated or earned a GED or HiSET may qualify for in-state tuition and fees through the .

Salem State partners with to offer scholarships of up to $33,000 to help cover tuition and fees for a bachelor’s degree. 

Awards are renewable based on continued eligibility. Some students may also receive an additional stipend of up to $6,000 to help cover books, supplies, and transportation costs.

Learn more about financial aid options for undocumented students.