04/15/2026
Our Last Dollar Scholarship application is now available, and the deadline is May 31. Encourage your eligible student to apply.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/n12JuBnPqe
Springfield Promise Program provides college financial aid advising to Springfield Public and Charter School students.
Advisors assist with FAFSA completion, scholarships, award letter comparisons, + summer plans after graduation! Springfield Promise Program's Financial Aid Advisors are dedicated to helping ALL SPS and Charter School seniors + their families navigate the college financial aid process, including FAFSA completion, scholarships, award letter appeals and comparisons, and support over the summer after
04/15/2026
Our Last Dollar Scholarship application is now available, and the deadline is May 31. Encourage your eligible student to apply.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/n12JuBnPqe
04/13/2026
We are excited to provide 11th grade students and families with an early start to the college planning process. The event will include light refreshments and giveaways. Reserve your spot today and bring a classmate! Note: This event is open to all SPS High Schools.
College Planning Night
April 29, 2026
5:30 pm
Sci Tech Library
04/11/2026
ATTENTION!!!!!!
The Massachusetts priority deadline for grants and scholarships including FAFSA and MASFA is MAY 1st. Need support submitting your FAFSA or MASFA application? Contact us to schedule an appointment!
413-787-7100 Ext. 55691
04/11/2026
Our April/May scholarship list is available on our website. Please encourage your student to review, seek assistance, and apply.
https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com/parents/school-to-_career_program/college_search_and_planning/scholarships
03/27/2026
Dave Vigneault Political Scholarship. Encourage eligible students to apply.
03/16/2026
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) in collaboration with Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) invites 12th grade students and families to attend: Understanding Financial Aid Offers & Paying the College Bill. This workshop will take place on:
April 2, 2026
5:30 pm
Springfield Central High School Auditorium
This is a great opportunity for 12th graders and families to better understand financial aid and prepare for fall 2026 and spring 2027 college expenses. Join us to learn about:
• The different types of financial aid award offers
• How to calculate the balance due at each college
• Methods to pay your college bill
• Guidance on making your final college decision
Reserve your spot at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Y1DML1z1QE-2uLhF9rMBnzuhvTzvzfhMquZtBPWG4ktURDBUUlA3MEtWVDdYMFBJQzFCS04yNThZNi4u
Attendees will have a chance to win gift cards and other giveaways!
We look forward to seeing you there!
SPANISH Version
Las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield (SPS), en colaboración con la Autoridad de Financiamiento Educativo de Massachusetts (MEFA), invitan a los estudiantes de 12.º grado y sus familias a asistir al taller: Entendiendo las ofertas de ayuda financiera y cómo pagar la matrícula universitaria.
Este taller tendrá lugar el:
2 de abril de 2026
5:30 p. m.
Auditorio de la escuela secundaria
Es una excelente oportunidad para que los estudiantes de 12.º grado y sus familias comprendan mejor la ayuda financiera y se preparen para los gastos universitarios del otoño de 2026 y la primavera de 2027.
Acompáñenos para aprender sobre:
• Los diferentes tipos de becas y ayudas financieras
• Cómo calcular el saldo a pagar en cada universidad
• Métodos para pagar la matrícula universitaria
• Consejos para tomar la decisión final sobre la Universidad
Reserve su lugar en https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Y1DML1z1QE-2uLhF9rMBnzuhvTzvzfhMquZtBPWG4ktURDBUUlA3MEtWVDdYMFBJQzFCS04yNThZNi4u
¡Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de ganar tarjetas de regalo y otros obsequios!
¡Esperamos verte allí!
03/11/2026
The Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass scholarship application is now open. Apply by March 30.
Please attach the following (ONLY ONCE):
• Your current high school or college transcript
• Include (at least) one letter ofrecommendation.
o Can be from a school counselor, administrator, or community member. (NOT A FAMILY MEMBRER OR RELATIVE)
• A list of your community service or volunteer service (explain what they are)
• A summary of additional information you feel might be supportive for an ICC scholarship.
• Your essay which has two areas of focus.
03/09/2026
Mark your calendars:
On April 2nd in the evening, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), in collaboration with MEFA, will host a workshop titled “Understanding Financial Aid Offers and Paying the College Bill.” Mark your calendars and join us to learn about:
__Different types of financial aid
__How to calculate the balance due at each college
__Methods for paying the college bill
__Guidance on making your final college decision
Flyers with the time and location will be available soon!
03/04/2026
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund application is now available. Please encourage eligible seniors to apply.
https://phillips-scholarship.org/apply/
02/27/2026
Our March-April scholarship list is available on our website. Please encourage your student to review, seek assistance, and apply.
https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com/parents/school-to-_career_program/college_search_and_planning/scholarships
02/06/2026
Our February-March scholarship list is available on our website. Please encourage your student to review, seek assistance, and apply.
https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com/parents/school-to-_career_program/college_search_and_planning/scholarships
01/13/2026
Our January -February scholarship list is available on our website. Please encourage your student to review, seek assistance, and apply.
https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com/parents/school-to-_career_program/college_search_and_planning/scholarships
The Springfield Promise Program was founded to support students in Springfield to obtain a post-secondary degree. In support of this mission, the program provides individualized college financial aid advising and a Last Dollar Scholarship to students and families of Springfield Public Schools and the City’s Charter Schools. In addition to individualized support, the program provides early college awareness programming to students in grades 9-11.
Students receive help with: FAFSA + CSS Profile, Verification, Award Letter Review, MPN + Entrance Counseling, Scholarship Applications, College Fit, Summer Support, and Early College Awareness.
Advisors are available year round to support students in their post-secondary pursuits. Most importantly, we are still here to support students and families after graduation. Please reach out to your High School’s Financial Aid Advisor for more information.
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