Financial Aid

Free Community College is Here!

To be eligible for free community college, you must complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!

If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA and are an approved “High School Completer” under the Massachusetts tuition equity law, you can complete the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA) and still attend for free.

Use the links below to learn more about free community college and apply for financial aid. For support with financial aid applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

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Contact the Financial Aid Office

Need help completing your FAFSA? Our Financial Aid Counselors have appointment and drop-in hours available daily to assist students with completing their applications.

Fall River Drop-ins: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
New Bedford Drop-ins: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Attleboro Drop-ins: Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Taunton Drop-ins: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH FINANCIAL AID

Phone: 774.357.2515
Email: FinancialAid@BristolCC.edu 
Visit the Bristol Financial Aid Facebook page for the latest news and information.

About Bristol’s Financial Aid Office

At Bristol our goal is to help make coming to college affordable and convenient.

If you’re like most people the big question is “how can I pay for my education”?

That’s where we come in.

Financial aid comes in a variety of forms such as grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and even student employment opportunities. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Financial Aid is available to those who qualify” and to see if you qualify, you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA.

The FAFSA is a simple form to determine your eligibility based on your household income, family size and other information. The good news is that most students qualify for some form of financial aid and our financial aid counselors are here to help you every step of the way. The FAFSA application is the one form you need to apply for federal, state and other aid.

Financial Aid is only available to students admitted to an eligible degree or certificate program. At Bristol all of our associate degree programs are eligible for financial aid and many of our certificate programs are too. Your academic advisor can help you select a program of study that meets your educational and career goals, but you’ll get a good idea of what Bristol has to offer by reviewing our academic catalog.

Please feel free to browse our self-help videos on the FAFSA page for more information about applying for financial aid.

Have your financial circumstances changed since you filed your FAFSA?

Financial Aid appeals are now available at Bristol Community College. Filing an appeal with the financial aid office may help you get more money for the spring semester. Learn more about Financial Aid Appeals.

And, at Bristol our counselors are available Monday through Friday to help, so feel free to call or schedule an appointment to meet with us.

Meet the Financial Aid Team

Counseling Staff

Support Staff