Massachusetts § 1A - Fees for tuition, room and board
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 1A — Fees for tuition, room and board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1A. Fees for tuition, room and board
Section 1A. The board of trustees shall fix the amount of tuition fee to be paid by each student at any of the state universities; provided, however, that said board shall in no case fix the tuition fee for full tuition during the school year at less than one hundred dollars; provided, further, that tuition fees charged to veterans, and fixed by the veterans administration pursuant to law, shall not be included within such authority and limitation. Said board shall, furthermore, charge any pupil at any of the aforesaid state universities maintaining a dormitory and boarding hall a reasonable charge for room and board at a rate not less than four hundred and twenty dollars per year.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 1A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 1A cover?
Section 1A ("Fees for tuition, room and board") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 1A?
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