The tuition and fees are determined by the number of registered credits. A typical course at NSCC is 3-credits. Charges are assessed each semester. Students who are enrolled in certain Health Science programs and Culinary programs will also be charged an additional program fee.
Spring 2021 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts Residents (minimum 6 months residency)
$223 per credit (Tuition $25, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
3 credits: $669 | 12 credits $2,676 | 15 credits: $3,345
New England Regional Rate (CT, RI, NH, ME, VT)
$235.50 per credit (Tuition $37.50, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
3 credits: $706.50 | 12 credits $2,826 | 15 credits: $3,532.50
Out-of-State Rate (non-regional)
$455 per credit (Tuition $257, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
3 credits: $1,365 | 12 credits $5,460 | 15 credits: $6,825
Program Fees
Additional Program Fees are applied to the following programs per term:
$450 per term
Nurse Education | Occupational Therapy Assistant | Practical Nursing Certificate | Physical Therapy Assistant | Radiologic Tech | Respiratory Tech | Surgical Tech Degree
$325 per term
$225 per term
$175 per term
$100 per term
Animal Care Certificate | Animal Care Specialist
$50 per term
$25 per term
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation | Early Childhood Development | Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Infant/ Toddler | Human Services Practitioner | Paralegal Certificate | Paralegal Program | Horticulture Program | Horticulture Certificate
Culinary Programs - $125 per course
Culinary Arts & Food Service Certificate
Graphic Design Programs - $25 per course
Graphic Design Certificate Program | Graphic Design-Print Program | Graphic Design - Integrated Media Program
Course Specific Charges
NSG 202 - $105
ESG 216 - $35
Digital Course Material Fee
There are many courses that come with low-cost digital textbooks. The charge is applied directly to your student account. List is TDB, check back for a full list of courses utilizing digital course materials. Click here to view these specific courses and charges.
Other Charges
Facility Fee
$50 per semester
Science Lab Course Fee
$45 per course
Applied to courses with lab sections
Cosmetology
$4,900 per semester/ $9,800 per academic year
Includes Cosmetology kit
Health Care Tech Elective Fee
$35 per course
Courses include - EMS102, EMS104 and ALH134
Late Payment Fee
$50 per semester
MassPIRG Fee
$9 per semester
Can be waived through myNorthshore
More on MassPIRG
Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance Fee - $2,032.00 cost for January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Note: Students who paid or waived their student health insurance for the Fall 2020 semester will not be required to do it again for the Spring 2021 semester.
Additional Fees
$40 non-refundable payment plan enrollment fee (only apply to students who sign up for payment plans)
$25 returned check fee (each returned check)
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.