Powered by Regent Access, the Massachusetts Application for
State Financial Aid (MASFA) enables undocumented students to apply
for state need-based financial aid
FREDERICK, Md., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Regent Education, a leader in SaaS-based
financial aid and scholarship management solutions, announced today
that the Massachusetts Department of Education (MA DHE) is live
with Regent Access, the solution that powers its new Massachusetts
Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA). The MASFA, a critical
piece of the Massachusetts Tuition Equity Law, gives students who
cannot complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) because of their immigration status a way to apply for
state need-based financial aid.
Regent Access powers the MASFA, providing a user-friendly,
responsive online experience that mirrors the FAFSA. In production
in five states including Massachusetts, Regent Access eliminates
enrollment barriers for undocumented students by helping them gain
access to the state financial aid needed to help finance their
education.
The MA DHE sought to launch the MASFA quickly, but required
additional help to do so. They identified Regent Access as the only
vendor solution that would both support the MASFA project
requirements and also meet the Department's expedited timeline.
To date, close to 200 schools across the state have received
training on Regent Access.
"Massachusetts is making great
strides in expanding access to state need-based financial aid,"
said Jim Hermens, CEO, Regent
Education. "Launching the MASFA is a critical step in helping
undocumented students realize their educational goals, and we are
proud to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Higher
Education in support of this effort. We look forward to continuing
our support of their initiatives for years to come."
About Regent Education
Regent Education enables
colleges and universities to simplify and automate the management
of the most complex financial aid scenarios, maximize institutional
scholarship dollars, eliminate enrollment barriers, and exceed
enrollment goals. With a sole focus on financial aid, Regent
Education delivers a holistic suite of SIS-agnostic, cloud-based
solutions designed to meet an institution's scholarship and
financial aid needs across all enrollment and educational models.
Learn more at www.regenteducation.com.
Media Contact:
Heather A. Hodgson
Vice President, Marketing
heather.hodgson@regenteducation.com
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