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International Student: We are the gateway to opportunity for you!

You are welcome to apply to MassBay regardless of your citizenship or where you are currently living. With housing available close by at Framingham State University, we are the ideal, low-cost college option for international students, with a guarantee of transfer to the University of Massachusetts if you meet the academic minimums.

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New International Student

I live outside the USA and I want to attend MassBay on an F-1 student visa.
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Transfer International Student

I have an F-1 student visa from another school, and I want to transfer to MassBay.
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Change of Status

I am in the USA on a non-immigrant visa, and I want to change my status and obtain an F-1 student visa.
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Why Study at MassBay Community College?

  • Located nine miles from Boston, accessible by public transportation.
  • High quality education at an affordable price.
  • Ranked as the Number 1 community college in Massachusetts by the Brookings Institute.
  • Guaranteed transfer to the University of Massachusetts or any Massachusetts State University, and transfer agreements with many private colleges and universities.
  • MassBay graduates have also transferred to Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and many more private institutions.
  • Average class size is 18 students.
  • More than 70 Degree and Certificate Programs.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and free tutoring in any subject.

Housing Resources for International Students

MassBay students live throughout metropolitan Boston and many come to campus via public transportation.

Most students share apartments with other students, live with host families or rent apartments in the Boston area. Here are some Housing Resources

MassBay students are eligible to apply for dormitory housing at our partner institution, Framingham State University. Approximately 50 MassBay students live on campus at FSU with a MassBay roommate and access to facilities at Framingham State University.  MassBay provide transportation to and from Framingham State University on a limited basis.

Employment

Students studying on an F1 visa have limited opportunities for employment and should not plan to rely on income from work during their first year at MassBay. Please refer to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's website.

Pay in your home bank's currency

We are pleased to announce the partnership between MassBay and PayMyTuition, which offers a secure payment platform for our international students to fund their tuition and school-related fees and creates an effective and seamless solution to accept international payments.

Secure International Payment Portal

International students will also benefit from the flexibility PayMyTuition offers, such as:

  • Tuition and fees can be funded in the student’s local currency in 100+ currencies from anywhere in the world.
  • Students receive the best exchange rate.
  • Payments can be initiated, funded and tracked online by students.
  • Funds are received within 24-72 hours of sent payments.
  • Offers an easy-to-use, secure online platform, available anytime.
  • Multilingual customer service support is provided for students and parents 24/7.