Am I eligible?
You may qualify for the “High School Completer” tuition equity program if you:
- Are an undocumented, non-U.S. citizen
- Attended a Massachusetts high school for at least three years
- Graduated from a Massachusetts high school, or earned the equivalent such as a GED or HiSET in Massachusetts
- All males (citizen or non-citizen) age 18-25 are required to register for the federal Selective Service
Learn more about the MA High School Completer - Tuition Equity Program
How can I enroll?
- Apply to Salem State University
- select "undocumented" on the common application
- Complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form and Affidavit for High School Completers
- email it to navcenter@salemstate.edu
I'm already admitted and enrolled at Salem State what do I do now?
Complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form and Affidavit for High School Completers
- email it to navcenter@salemstate.edu
Our staff will contact you about changes to your student account and what steps you can expect.
If eligible for the tuition equity program, any payments made in excess of in-state tuition rates will be refunded for students enrolled in classes that began on or after July 1, 2023.
What if I attended Salem State but didn't graduate?
Complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form and Affidavit for High School Completers
- email it to navcenter@salemstate.edu
What's covered?
In-state tuition and fees are covered.
What is Salem State's reclassification process?
Submit the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form and Affidavit for High School Completers to the Student Navigation Center (SNC) for verification and the SNC will process the document.
Now that I am considered an in-state student for tuition purposes, am I eligible for financial aid?
Students who qualify for the “High School Completer” tuition equity program can now apply for Massachusetts state aid.
Will any student information be shared?
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1947 (FERPA) a student’s personally identifiable information is protected from being shared with third parties. Institutions are expected to refrain from unnecessarily obtaining information about a student’s immigration or citizenship status without a reason, and only to the extent needed to make tuition and financial aid eligibility determinations. Institutions should also provide training to all faculty and staff on privacy policies.