Furthering your education is one of the smartest investments you can make. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a bachelor’s degree alone doubles your earning capacity — for a return of more than $1 million over the course of your career.

We can make investing in tomorrow a little easier today — through loans, grants, work-study programs, employer reimbursements and tuition waivers for qualifying students. Check out the links at the left to find out which of our assistance programs match your needs.

And to help you plan your future, we’ve compiled a list of all the fees and expenses you’re likely to encounter while studying at UMass.  Please note that fees for textbooks are not included in this list.