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Husson University Announces Free Tuition for Students in Piscataquis County

Published on: March 3, 2026

Students walk the path next to Husson University's O'Donnell Commons. There is snow on the ground and the sun is shining bright. BANGOR, MAINE — February 26, 2026 — Husson University is expanding its Opportunity Scholarship program with the addition of a new scholarship for qualified students from Piscataquis County in Maine.

Husson University President Lynne Coy-Ogan announced the new scholarship that will allow qualified Piscataquis County students to attend Husson University tuition-free thanks to the generosity of the late Harry Greenfield ’66.

The Harry Greenfield Opportunity Scholarship will provide students who have earned a 3.0 GPA in high school, have a family AGI of $80,000 or less, are federal Pell Grant eligible and who live in Piscataquis County a tuition-free opportunity to attend Husson via a combination of federal, state and institutional aid. First-year undergraduate students who are awarded the scholarship must attend school full-time in a four-year degree granting program on the Bangor campus. It’s the second Opportunity Scholarship for Husson, joining the Cyr Opportunity Scholarship for Penobscot County students that was launched in 2024.

"Husson alumnus Harry Greenfield was so appreciative of the opportunities that Husson opened for him, so it seems fitting to honor his legacy in this way. We are grateful for the ability to expand our Opportunity Scholarship program to a second Maine county," said Coy-Ogan.

Greenfield, was a longtime supporter of the University, who earned his BS in Business Administration. He went on to play four seasons with the Boston Red Sox and later owned SETCOM Mailing Systems, a printing and mailing services company.

Students applying for undergraduate admission in Fall 2026 admission are eligible. Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2026 admission and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more than 125 years, Husson University has prepared future leaders through innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With a commitment to delivering affordable classroom, online and experiential learning opportunities, Husson offers quality educational programs. For more information about educational opportunities, visit Husson.edu.