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.
Summer 2020 Tuition & Fees
$219 per credit (Tuition $25, General Fee $160, and $34 Technology Fee)
3 credits $657 | 12 credits $2,628 | 15 credits $3,285
Program Fees
$450 per term
Nurse Education | Occupational Therapy Assistant | Practical Nursing Certificate | Physical Therapist Assistant | Radiologic Technology | Respiratory Tech | Surgical Technology Degree
$325 per term
$225 per term
$100 per term
Animal Care Specialist | Animal Care Certificate
$25 per term
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation | Early Childhood Development | Early Childhood Education | Human Services Practitioner | Paralegal Certificate | Paralegal Program
Culinary Programs - $125/per course
Culinary Arts & Food Service | Culinary Arts & Food Service Certificate
Graphic Design Programs - $25 per course
Graphic Design Certificate Program | Graphic Design-Print Program | Graphic Design - Integrated Media Program
Additional Fees
Facility Fee
$50 Per semester
Laboratory Course Fee
$45 Per course
Applied to courses with labs
Late Payment Fee
$50 Per semester
Returned Check Fee
$25 Per check returned
Payment Plan Enrollment Fee
$40
Only for students who sign up for a payment plan. This fee is non-refundable.
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.