Admissions & Aid

Admission to Fitchburg State is only the beginning. We know that applying to school can be a stressful experience and we're here to help you begin.

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Launch Experience

Students walking down sidewalk on campus

Undergraduate

Here's everything you'll need to get started as you begin your college career.

Graduate

Higher Education doesn't always end with a Bachelor's degree any more.

Davis Foundation awards $200,000 to Fitchburg State

Continuing Education

Earn a certificate, advance your profession, grow your talent stack.

International Admissions

We are committed to making your education affordable. We base your eligibility for our financial aid on the total cost of attendance, not just the direct costs, so that you'll have a more realistic budget and financial aid package.

Cost to Attend

Review the cost to attend whether you're from in-state or out of state, and review both direct and indirect costs.

Financing Your Education

Multiple forms of financial aid are available, including merit-based and need-based programs (PDF).

90%

of students qualify for and receive financial aid

$40m

in financial aid awarded to our students every year

$14,717

average financial aid package from all funding sources

Let's get social

All of our students are part of the Fitchburg State community, but not everyone finds their fit the same way. Let some of our students tell you how they overcame their insecurities in order to find their own sense of belonging.