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 Programs (such as Health Science, Funeral Services, etc) will also be charged an additional program fee.
Summer 2025 Tuition & Fees
$223 per credit (Tuition $25, General Fee $163, and $35 Technology Fee)
3 credits: $669 | 12 credits $2,676 | 15 credits: $3,345
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 Education | Early Childhood Infant/ Toddler | Human Services Practitioner | Paralegal Certificate | Paralegal Program | Horticulture Program | Horticulture Certificate
Graphic Design Programs - $25 per course
Graphic Design Certificate Program | Graphic Design-Print Program | Graphic Design - Integrated Media Program
Course Specific Charges
Digital Course Material Fee
There are many courses that come with low-cost digital textbooks. The charge is applied directly to your student account.
Other Charges
Facility Fee
$50 per semester
Science Lab Course Fee
$45 per course
Applied to courses with lab sections
Health Care Tech Elective Fee
$35 per course
Courses include - EMS102, EMS104 and ALH134
Late Payment Fee
$50 per 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)
Nursing Fees: PNR117 $115.00
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.