Paige Lives to the Truth. Do You?
“Everyone here has a smile for you,” says Framingham State University Art Education student Paige. “Everyone has a high five, a fist bump, or a handshake for you. I’ve learned how to do good high fives here!”
Paige didn’t just choose Framingham State for the high fives though. Because of its location, Framingham is an easy commute for them when they want to return from living on campus to their hometown of Douglas, Massachusetts. Other factors about FSU that contributed to Paige’s decision were the small class sizes and the tasty food at the dining hall.
“I was really scared that a state school wouldn’t have food that I could eat, because I have a lot of allergies,” they say. “But there are so many options!”
Paige needs all the energy they can get from their meals on campus because of how busy they stay. Outside of classes, they are also the President of the Art Club, a Student Orientation Leader, a RAMS 101 Peer Mentor, a student worker at the Danforth Art Museum and School, and a co-captain for the Suit Jacket Posse improv troupe.
“Auditioning every semester makes me so proud of myself,” Paige says of the troupe. “It really brings together finding out who I am at Framingham State.”
Paige can keep busy with all these campus activities because of the financial aid opportunities they have here. Gifted both an Honors Program Scholarship and additional aid through the MassGrant Plus program, they say that their decision to attend Framingham State was also informed by its public status, which provided them with further aid.
“I’m going to be a teacher, and I plan on having a family someday,” they say. “I don’t want to be paying off those loans when I have three kids of my own.”
The support Paige receives at Framingham State is a perfect example of how the university lives to the truth by providing affordable, high-quality education to all qualified students, while maintaining a commitment to student involvement, engagement, and academic excellence.
“Just walking up State Street brightens my day, every single day,” they say. “I love being here and making all the connections I can.”
Live to the Truth
At Framingham State, “Live to the Truth” isn’t just our motto, it’s a mindset. In an age of misinformation and blurred lines, truth demands courage, curiosity, and compassion. It means staying true to yourself - questioning assumptions, engaging with others, and not just knowing the truth, but acting on it. At FSU, you’ll embody this every day - in the classroom, in the community, and in the world beyond.
- PaigeEveryone here has a smile for you. Everyone has a high five, a fist bump, or a handshake for you. I’ve learned how to do good high fives here!”
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The Program You Need for the Future You Want
Framingham State University offers more than 45 outstanding undergraduate programs, from Fashion Design, Psychology, and Business Management, to Health & Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence and Pre-Med.
What’s it going to cost?
When it comes to planning for college, you’re probably thinking what is this going to cost me? At Framingham State, the answer is often a whole lot less than you might think. In fact, 50% of Framingham State students pay nothing in mandatory tuition and fees (not including housing and food if you live on campus).
We’ve created a helpful page you can use to get a better sense of what Framingham State would cost you, depending on your family’s circumstances. You can find our tuition and fees broken down here, just remember that most students who apply for financial aid do not pay full price.
Location, location, location
One of the advantages of Framingham State is our location, just 20 miles outside of Boston, on a beautiful, safe New England campus. We often hear from students that we are far enough from home to provide a level of independence, but close enough to swing back on a weekend to connect with friends and family and get a homecooked meal! Whether you are looking to live on campus or commute, Framingham State offers the ideal environment to learn and socialize. You’ll find hundreds of large and small businesses minutes from our campus for job and internship opportunities and public transportation for those treks into Boston and quick trips around the MetroWest area for shopping, eating and entertainment!
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