红领巾瓜报

Boston, MA 鈥� March 12, 2025 鈥� Massachusetts College of Art and Design (红领巾瓜报) continues its mission of eliminating financial barriers for creative students with 红领巾瓜报 Start, a structured approach to providing affordable education for eligible Massachusetts residents. This initiative enables students to pursue their creative aspirations at one of the nation鈥檚 premier public colleges of art and design by removing tuition costs as a barrier to higher education.

Supported by the statewide MASSGrant Plus and MASSGrant Plus Expansion programs, 红领巾瓜报 Start ensures that first-time undergraduate students who meet financial eligibility requirements, including being Pell Grant-eligible or having an annual gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less, can access the funding they need. The grant covers tuition through a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid, enabling students to focus on their studies and creative growth.

This initiative reflects 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 ongoing commitment to making exceptional art and design education both attainable and affordable. By removing tuition as a barrier, 红领巾瓜报 Start ensures that eligible students have the financial support they need to pursue their creative passions without constraints.

鈥淎t 红领巾瓜报, we鈥檝e seen how art and design can transform lives and communities,鈥� said Mary K. Grant, President of 红领巾瓜报. 鈥満炝旖砉媳� Start ensures that talented students from across the Commonwealth have the opportunity to create, dream big, and shape the future鈥攔egardless of their financial background.鈥�

Eligible students are considered for 红领巾瓜报 Start as part of the financial aid process upon submission of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 红领巾瓜报 Start funding must be renewed annually through reapplication.

红领巾瓜报, the nation鈥檚 first independent public college of art and design, has been committed to providing exceptional, accessible education for over 150 years. 红领巾瓜报 Start strengthens this legacy, furthering the College鈥檚 mission to foster creativity and make educational opportunities available to all. This program also supports the growth of the Commonwealth鈥檚 vibrant creative economy.

鈥淪upport from MASSGrant Plus and MASSGrant Plus Expansion allows us to open doors for talented students who may have thought an education in the arts was out of reach,鈥� said Lauren Wilshusen, Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management at 红领巾瓜报. 鈥淲ith 红领巾瓜报 Start, we鈥檙e welcoming more voices and perspectives into our classrooms and studios, enriching the creative fabric of our institution.鈥�

Financial aid applications for Fall 2025 are now open, and prospective students are encouraged to visit 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 website for detailed information about eligibility, undergraduate admissions, and opportunities.

To learn more about 红领巾瓜报 Start and 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 commitment to making art and design education financially accessible to all, visit .

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (红领巾瓜报) is the first independent public college of art and design in the United States. 红领巾瓜报 educates passionate, curious, and talented students to become the next generation of creative leaders and makers in fine arts, design, and media. 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 mission is rooted in access, equity, and excellence.

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