Framingham State University

Framingham State University administers institutional and foundation scholarship support as part of its broader student financial aid program, serving both new and returning students through awards tied to academic success and, in many cases, financial need. Its scholarship process integrates admissions review for freshmen and transfer students, using the admissions application and official transcripts to evaluate eligibility for merit scholarships available to new students at the time of admission. Across its aid structure, the university identifies students eligible for different scholarships and makes awards on the basis of merit, need, or a combination of both.

The university’s scholarship portfolio includes both FSU Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships. Foundation Scholarships are funded by donors to the university and function as part of the overall financial aid pool, with many awards carrying a need-based component tied to the FAFSA. Framingham State University requires a current FAFSA on file for consideration or renewal of any scholarship with need-based criteria, and merit-based awards require students to continue meeting standards such as a minimum GPA. The university also notes that some Foundation Scholarship recipients may be asked to write a letter to the donor.