Spring 2026 / Summer 2026 / Fall 2026*
Refer to the payment options page for guidance with paying these fees.
*Fees are subject to change. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to increase fees without prior notice. The MA Board of Higher Education reserves the right to increase tuition without prior notice.
| Residency | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Massachusetts Residents (minimum 6 months residency) |
$227 per credit |
$227 per credit |
$233 per credit |
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New England Regional Rate (CT, RI, NH, ME, VT) |
$239.50 per credit |
N/A |
$245.50 per credit |
|
Out-of-State Rate (non-regional) |
$459 per credit |
N/A |
$465 per credit |
Other Fees and Common Charges
| Fee | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Facility Fee |
$50 per semester |
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|
Science Lab Course Fee |
$46 per course (Spring/Summer 2026) $47 per course (Fall 2026) |
Applied to courses with lab sections |
|
Cosmetology |
$4,994 per semester / $9,888 per academic year (Spring/Summer 2026) $5,124 per semester/ $10,248 per academic year (Fall 2026) |
Includes Cosmetology kit |
|
Health Care Tech Elective Fee |
$35 per course (Spring/Summer 2026) $36 per course (Fall 2026) |
Courses include - EMS102, EMS104 and ALH134 |
|
Late Payment Fee |
$51 per semester |
|
|
MassPIRG Fee |
$9 per semester |
Can be waived through myNorthshore. |
|
Payment Plan Enrollment Fee |
$40 |
Non-refundable. Only applies to students who sign up for payment plans |
|
Returned Check Fee |
$25 per check |
For each returned check |
Additional program fees are applied, per term, to the following programs:
Animal Care Certificate $101 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $104 (Fall 2026)
Animal Care Specialist $101 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $104 (Fall 2026)
Aviation Science Professional Pilot (See a full breakdown of flight training fees >)
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Early Childhood Education $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Engineering Science $51 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $53 (Fall 2026)
Funeral Service $178 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $183 (Fall 2026)
Graphic Design Certificate $25 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $26 (Fall 2026)
Graphic Design - Integrated Media $25 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $26 (Fall 2026)
Graphic Design - Print $25 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $26 (Fall 2026)
Horticulture $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Horticulture Certificate $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Human Services Practitioner $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Medical Assisting Certificate $229 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $235 (Fall 2026)
Nurse Education $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Occupational Therapy Assistant $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Paralegal Certificate $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Paralegal $25 (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026)
Practical Nursing Certificate $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Physical Therapy Assistant $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Radiologic Technology $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Respiratory Technology $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Surgical Technology $459 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $471 (Fall 2026)
Veterinary Technology $331 (Spring and Summer 2026) / $340 (Fall 2026)
NSG202 $124.00 (Spring 2026)
NSG106 $140.00 (Summer 2026)
NSG117 $130.00 (Summer 2026)
PNR101 $620.00 (Fall 2026)
NSG101 $630.00 (Fall 2026)
Many courses come with low-cost digital textbooks. The charge is applied directly to your student account. Download the list of courses and costs.
The cost of coverage for the 2026 Fall Semester is $4,806.00.
The coverage period is September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Learn more about student health insurance >
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us or visit CentroHub, NSCC’s virtual campus, for live support with costs, financial aid, and payment questions.
Email: sfs@northshore.edu
Phone: 978-762-4189
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mailing Address:
Student Financial Services
North Shore Community College
One Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923