Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a non-profit institution and one of the most affordable private colleges in Massachusetts. The college has established close partnerships with leading companies, providing students with abundant employment and internship opportunities. Last year, over 60 different companies with multiple job vacancies from each company were available to the college's 200+ recent graduates during campus recruitment, resulting in a very high acceptance rate. 84% of students are engaged in full-time employment or further education in their field within one year of graduation. The college's graduates are highly competitive, with the vast majority successfully employed after graduation.

While attending our HVAC&R or Practical Electricity courses, you may be eligible for various financial aid options, including federal Pell Grants (maximum $7,395), Massachusetts FAFSA Grants (about $2,000), and MassCEC Fair Employment Training Program Scholarships (up to $8,500 for full-time, up to $3,500 for part-time). The specific amounts of these scholarships depend on your qualifications and application status.
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Currently, the tuition and some additional fees to consider include:

• Practical Electricity tuition: $18,306 per year
• HVAC&R and Refrigeration Technology tuition: $17,080
• HVAC&R and Refrigeration Technology Tools Fee: $1,400
• Practical Electricity Tools Fee: $650
• Technology Fee: $600 per year ($300 per semester)
• Textbook Fee: Average of approximately $710 per semester, varies by program
• Health Insurance Fee (optional):

  Fall Semester: $2,805 per year
  Spring Semester: $1,717 per year

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Please note that if you already have your own health insurance, you can waive this fee before the start of the semester. Additionally, you will need to consider other personal expenses and living costs.

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Although the specific amounts of financial aid cannot be determined in advance, we hope that you can have a rough idea of the amount you may need to pay out of pocket based on the above fees and the various financial aid you may be eligible for. We encourage you to take action early when applying for financial aid to ensure that you understand your funding situation in a timely manner. Especially the application deadline for Massachusetts FAFSA Grants is July 1st this year!

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To better assist you in successfully applying for and obtaining funding, we have prepared detailed application steps and procedures for you. Please submit your school and FAFSA applications early and ensure that you provide the required materials and information on time.

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Application Procedures:

• Complete the free online application: https://franklincummings.tfaforms.net/4712974
• Apply for federal student aid (FAFSA) for free at www.studentaid.gov, with FC Tech's school code: 002151.
*QARI collaborates with MassEdCo to provide professional and free FAFSA application assistance (online or at our Boston office). Students in need of this service, please contact QARI to schedule an appointment.
• Submit high school transcripts, HiSet, or GED certificates. Potential students can initially submit unofficial transcripts, but official transcripts must be submitted once admitted.
• Transfer students must submit college transcripts as well.
• After admission, please provide immunization records, acceptance reply form, and a $100 deposit.

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Application Deadlines and Academic Credentials Certification:

Please submit your school and FAFSA applications early, as the deadline for FAFSA state aid is July 1st. Before enrollment, you must provide high school transcripts and diplomas. International students' transcripts or diplomas must be translated and CED certified: https://cedevaluations.com/application_form/

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MassCEC Scholarship Application (up to $8,500):

• First, make sure to fill out the QARI project application form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFEhNvNY2Tkh_Bnb0T3qchfWMOEqlE9Kr1GUIwef01FG8IRw/viewform
• To be eligible for the MassCEC Scholarship, please select "Yes" in the Additional Information section of the school application form under "Do you currently work with a community-based organization?" and fill in "QARI" as the community organization you are currently working with. If you have already submitted the school application but forgot to fill out this section, please email the admission office at jgrant@franklincummings.edu to indicate that you are applying for this program through QARI.

Residents outside of the South Shore area of Boston can also apply for this scholarship through QARI.

There are only 30 MassCEC scholarship spots available, first-come, first-serve!