Admissions & Aid
Available Scholarships
Salem State values its transfer student population and is proud to offer the following scholarships for transfer students. Many other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available; please go to Financial Aid to learn more about the cost of attending.
Tuition Advantage Program
Massachusetts community college students who are enrolled in Joint Admissions may be eligible for the Tuition Advantage Program. Students must have received their Associate's Degree within the academic year prior to transfer with a GPA of 3.0 or better to be eligible for a 33 percent reduction of in-state tuition. Information is available through the community college's transfer officer.
Northeast Consortium of Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts (NECCUM) Scholarship
The focus of this scholarship is to recognize the academic achievement of graduating students from Marian Court College, Middlesex Community College, Northern Essex Community College, and North Shore Community College to NECCUM four-year institutions. Each scholarship is worth $4,000. Specific requirements are available by contacting Nancy Callahan-Stronach at 978.837.5158.
Honors Program
The Salem State College Honors Program offers some scholarship opportunities to students who participate in the Honors Program. Please see the Honors Program site for more information.