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Credit Course Policy Information
Cost of Attendance
Fall 2016 Semester Tuition and Fee Due Date: August 1, 2016. Students who
register on or after August 1,2016 will be billed at the time of registration.
All students, whether they study during the daytime, evening, weekends,
or any combination, will be charged the same amount per credit, unless
indicated otherwise for specific courses/ programs. The cost of attendance
schedule is as follows:
Per Credit
Massachusetts Residents $195.00 per credit
(In order to qualify for in-state tuition, applicants must have proof
of Massachusetts residency. Residency is defined as six continuous
months of permanent primary domicile prior to the start of the semester.
A resident must intend to continue to live in Massachusetts indefinitely
and be prepared to verify such residence. Individuals with nonimmigrant,
nonpermanent residency visas will not qualify for Massachusetts
residency status)
Residents of NH, VT, ME, CT & RI ............................................$207.00 per credit
(Through the NE Regional Student Program)
Residents outside New England and International Students $401.00 per credit
Massachusetts High School/Home School Dual Enrollment Program . $87.00
per credit Evening and Weekend Nursing Program ............$318.00 per credit
Other Charges
Student Services Fee (If enrolled for 6 or more credits) ......................... $25.00
Entering Student Placement Testing .......................................................... $50.00
Ramp-Up course materials fee (MAT 001 only) ........................................ $50.00
Student Health Insurance (May be waived) ...................................... $1,629.00*
(Insurance coverage is a state requirement for students enrolled in 9 or
more credits hours. For insurance purposes, courses comprising the 9
credits must be taken concurrently. However, students who are enrolled
call 1-877-623-6765 for additional information on insurance plans offered
through the state of Massachusetts.)
MASSPIRG (May be waived) ......................................................................... $9.00
Late Payment Fee
Balance > = $1,200.00 .............................................................. $100.00
Balance < $1,200.00 .................................................................. $ 50.00
Technology/Lab Fee for specialized courses (per course) ................... $125.00
Maximum Technology/Lab Fee per semester ......................................... $375.00
In-Progress Course Fee (FS only)................................................................ $75.00
Transcript Fee (each)
.......................................................................... $5.00
Diploma Replacement
........................................................................ $30.00
Administration Fee for institutional withdrawals (prior to Sept.13) ....... $25.00
Liability Insurance
(Students in Health programs) ............................................... $15.00*
(Students in EMT course) ....................................................... $65.00*
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Educational Resource Fee
First year
...................................................................... $150.00
Second year ............................................................................. $100.00
Medical Assisting Program Resource Fee .............................................. $275.00
Nursing Program Educational Resource Fee .......................................... $525.00
Radiology Technology Program Educational Resource Fee ................. $150.00
Radiology Badge Fee (RAD 103 and RAD 203 courses only) .................. $50.00
Note:
1. A limited number of courses are not priced according to standard
charges.
2. All tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
3. There is a returned check fee of $20 per check.
4. *Insurance costs are based upon current rates and are subject to
change.
Students with questions regarding their billing statement can visit the
Student Accounts Office. In Bedford, the Student Accounts Office is
located in the Enrollment Center (Building 9), Room 224; in Lowell it is
located in the City Building (third floor), Room 317. Hours for both offices
are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (extended hours are in
effect at the start of the semester). We can also be reached in Bedford at
781-280-3645 and in Lowell at 978-656-3291.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy for
Regular Semester Schedule
(September 7 - December 22)
Students who withdraw from all of their classes will be assessed a $25
Administrative Fee.
100% Adjustment/Refund, On or Before Sept. 13
50% Adjustment/Refund, from Sept. 14 to Sept. 22
*No Adjustment/Refund after September 22, 2016
Academy of Health Professions
AHP Session I = Aug. 30 Oct. 29
AHP Session II = Nov. 1 Jan. 21
100% Adjustment/Refund
AHP Session I* ......................................................On or Before Sept. 13
AHP Session II* ......................................................On or Before Nov. 13
50% Adjustment/Refund
AHP Session I* ............................................................ Sept.14 Sept. 20
AHP Session II* ..............................................................Nov. 14 Nov. 20
No Adj./Refund after
AHP Session I* ....................................................................After Sept. 20
AHP Session II* .....................................................................After Nov. 20
Important: To be eligible for refund students MUST officially withdraw from
their class/classes by notifying the College in writing, in person, online, or
by calling 1-800-818-3434. Official course withdrawal forms are available
at each campus Student Information Center. Lack of attendance, course
abandonment, etc., does not constitute course withdrawal. A student
receiving Federal Title IV Aid and who has officially withdrawn from the
college may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees in accordance
with the federally mandated schedule. Students who do not submit their
course withdrawal form by September 22 are responsible for the full cost
of attendance. NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS TO STUDENTS ACCOUNTS WILL
BE PROCESSED AFTER SEPTEMBER 22. The return of federal Title IV and
Massachusetts scholarship/grant/loan funds to the government will be
processed according to federal regulations based on the number of days
enrolled in the term.
· Third Party Payment: Students using company direct payment, state
tuition waivers or veteran waivers MUST include the appropriate form
or authorizing letters or purchase orders with their registration form. NO
REFUND will be granted for late submission of forms. STUDENTS WHO ARE
RECEIVING COMPANY REIMBURSEMENT MUST PREPAY TUITION AT THE
TIME OF REGISTRATION OR BY THEIR BILL DUE DATE.
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