Tri-County Students Quality for John & Abigail Adams Scholarships

Sixty-six Tri-County Seniors qualified for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, it was announced late last month.  This scholarship provides a tuition credit for up to eight semesters of undergraduate studies at a state college or university. Eligibility for the scholarship is based on students’ first-time scores on high school MCAS testing.

Among the 66 were several from Franklin, namely:

Scholarship Requirements

Students in the class of 2016 or after must

• Score in the Advanced category on one of three high school state assessment tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, or STE (Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics or Technology/Engineering)
• Score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the remaining two high school state assessment tests
• Have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district.

In addition, all students must meet the following requirements:

• United States Citizen or a non-citizen authorized by the federal government to live and work in the United States on a temporary or permanent basis.
• Be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent) in a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution.
• Not have received a prior bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Must be in compliance with applicable law regarding Selective Service Registration.
• Must not be in default with applicable law regarding any federal or state student education loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received.