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Veterans and Active Duty Students

Visit Veteran Services Applying For Educational Benefits to learn more. You may also visit the Veterans Certification Office at 23 Dickinson Hall, 155 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA  01003.

Senior Citizens

The Senior Citizen Tuition Credit Affidavit credits up to $857.00 toward tuition per semester for students enrolled in an undergraduate program and up to $1320.00 for students enrolled in a graduate program per semester. This form must have a valid ID that verifies age. You must be 60 years old, a graduate or an undergraduate, and a Massachusetts resident for at least one year. This affidavit cannot be used for Continuing and Professional Education courses.

State of Massachusetts Employees

The University does not offer tuition waivers (100% of the cost) but tuition credits (a portion of the cost) for State of Massachusetts employees.  The amount for full-time undergraduate students is $857 per semester.  Please note that this cannot be combined with other tuition credits, including J&A Adams or Koplik Scholarships.

Categorical Tuition Credits