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CREDIT COURSE COST OF ATTENDANCE

Cost of Attendance

Spring Semester Tuition and Fee Due Date: January 5, 2015. Students who register
on or after January 5, 2015 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$181 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$193 per credit

(Through the NE Regional Student Program)

Resident outside New England and International Students . . . . . . . . .$387 per credit
Massachusetts High School/Home School Dual Enrollment Program .$87 per credit
Evening and Weekend Nursing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$318 per credit

Other Charges
Student Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,090.00* (May be waived)

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 part time (fewer than 9
credits) can go to www.mahealthconnector.org or call 1-877-623-6765 for additional
information on insurance plans offered through the state of Massachusetts.
MASSPIRG (May be waived) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9
Liability Insurance

(Students in Health program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15*
(Students in EMT program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65*

Late Payment Fee

Balance > $1,200.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100
Balance < = $1,200.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50

Nursing Program Educational Resource Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500
Ramp-Up Course Materials Fee (MAT 001 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Radiology Badge Fee (RAD 107 & RAD 203 courses only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Technology/Lab Fee for specialized courses (per course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100
Maximum Technology/Lab Fee per semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300
Entering Student Placement Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Student Services Fee

(If enrolled for 6 or more credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25

In-Progress Course Fee (SPS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75
Transcript Fee (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2

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. Thank you for your cooperation.

* 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 prior to 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

When a student drops or withdraws from a course, processing, instructional and
other costs must still be met by the college. Therefore, refunds for official
withdrawals from credit courses are adjusted as follows:

Refund Policy for Regular Semester Schedule (Jan. 20 - May 14)

100% Adjustment/Refund, On or Before January 26

Students who withdraw from all of their classes will be assessed a

$25 Administrative Fee.

70% Adjustment/Refund, from January 27 to February 2.

For example: 3 credits course at $181 per credit equals $543; 70% refund is $380.10

Technology/Lab fee $100; 70% refund is $70

Student Services Fee $25; 100% refund for students who drop below 6 credits.

25% Adjustment/Refund, from February 3 to February 16.

For Example: 3 credits course at $181 per credit equals $543; 25% refund is $135.75

No refund on Student Service and Technology/Lab fees.

*No Adjustment/Refund after February 16*

Accelerated Sessions & Academy of Health Professions

Accelerated Session I = Jan. 3 - Mar. 7

AHP Session I = Jan. 26 - Mar. 28

Accelerated Session II = Mar. 14 - May 7

AHP Session II = Apr. 6 - May 30

100% Adjustment/Refund

Accelerated Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . .On or Before Jan. 2
Accelerated Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . .On or Before Mar.13
AHP Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On or Before Jan. 25
AHP Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On or Before Apr. 5

70% Adjustment/Refund

Accelerated Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 3 - Jan. 5
Accelerated Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 14 - Mar. 16
AHP Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 26 - Jan. 27
AHP Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 6 - Apr. 7

25% Adjustment/Refund

Accelerated Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 6 - Jan. 12
Accelerated Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 17 - Mar. 23
AHP Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 28 - Feb. 3
AHP Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 8 - Apr. 14

No Adj./Refund after

Accelerated Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . .After Jan. 12
Accelerated Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . .After Mar. 23
AHP Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .After Feb. 3
AHP Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .After Apr. 14

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.

· 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. STUDENTS WHO ARE RECEIVING
COMPANY REIMBURSEMENT MUST PAY AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION OR BY
THE BILL DUE DATE.

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