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 2022 Tuition & Fees
| Cost per credit | 3 credits | 12 credits | 15 credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Resident Rate | $223 | $669 | $2,676 | $3,345 |
| New England Regional Rate | $235.50 | $706.50 | $2,826 | $3,532.50 |
| Out-of-State Rate | $455 | $1,365 | $5,460 | $6,825 |
Massachusetts Residents
Requires a minimum of 6 months residency.
$223 per credit (Tuition $25, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
New England Regional Residents
Includes Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.
$235.50 per credit (Tuition $37.50, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
Out-of-State Residents
$455 per credit (Tuition $257, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
Program Specific Fees
Additional Program Fees are applied to the following programs:
- Animal Care Certificate | $100 per term
- Animal Care Specialist | $100 per term
- Culinary Arts & Food Service Certificate | $125 per course
- Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation | $25 per term
- Early Childhood Development | $25 per term
- Early Childhood Education | $25 per term
- Early Childhood Infant/ Toddler | $25 per term
- Engineering Science | $50 per term
- Funeral Services | $175 per term
- Graphic Design Certificate Program | $25 per course
- Graphic Design - Integrated Media Program | $25 per course
- Graphic Design-Print Program | $25 per course
- Horticulture Program | $25 per term
- Horticulture Certificate | $25 per term
- Human Services Practitioner | $25 per term
- Medical Assisting Certificate | $225 per term
- Nurse Education | $450 per term
- Occupational Therapy Assistant | $450 per term
- Paralegal Certificate | $25 per term
- Paralegal Program | $25 per term
- Practical Nursing Certificate | $450 per term
- Physical Therapy Assistant | $450 per term
- Radiologic Tech | $450 per term
- Respiratory Tech | $450 per term
- Surgical Tech Degree | $450 per term
- Veterinary Tech | $325 per term
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. Click here to view all courses that utilize Digital Course Materials and the associated fee.
Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance Fee - Spring-only premium health insurance charge: $2,401.00
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.
Other Charges and Fees
| Cost | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Fee | $50 per semester | |
| Science Lab Course Fee | $45 per course | Applied to courses with lab sections |
| Cosmetology | $4,900 per semester OR $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 MassRIPG |
| 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 |
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.