Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program

*The following is a brief description for students. Institutions should refer to the most recent guidelines for information.

The Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant Program (GMSGP) provides funds for participating Massachusetts' institutions of higher education and schools of nursing. At least 100 percent of the funds must be used for direct financial assistance to undergraduate students from Massachusetts so they may attend or continue to attend such institutions.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Gilbert Grant, a student must:

1 See www.mass.edu/tuitionequity for more details.

2 Pursuant to Section 9 of Chapter 15A, as amended by Section 11 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023.

Eligible Institutions

An eligible institution shall mean an institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which:

Award Amounts

Massachusetts Gilbert Grant awards range from $200 to $2500 per academic year.

How to Apply

Contact your financial aid office for application requirements and deadlines. You may also call the DHE’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070 for additional information.

.pdf Gilbert Grant Procedures and Guidelines