What is the definition of an in-state resident?
In general, if a student is a dependent and at least one parent or guardian has resided in Massachusetts for one year or longer, they will qualify for in-state tuition. Vacation homes may not be used to qualify for Massachusetts residency. More detailed information. How does a student get into the honors program? The general application to the University of Massachusetts Amherst also serves as an application to Commonwealth College, the University’s honors program. High school seniors who fulfill the following criteria are usually invited to join the Commonwealth College when they are accepted into the University: • Approximately a 1300 combined SAT score • Top 10% of their graduating class • Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher Invitations to join the program/College are made to high school seniors by the Admissions Office after screening the student’s admission file. There is some flexibility for individual cases, but this often depends on the year and the size of the pool and
