24 General Information
CREDIT Courses Cost and Refund Information
Cost of Attendance
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 ................................................................................................................................$186.00 per credit
(Massachusetts 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 ..........................................................................................................................$198.00 per credit
(Through the NE Regional Student Program)
Resident outside New England and International Students .............................................................................$392.00 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
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 Fee per semester .............................................................................................$375.00
In-Progress Course Fee (Flexible Studies only) .................................................................................................$75.00
Nursing Program Educational Resource Fee ......................................................................................................$500.00
Transcript Fee (each)
................................................................................................................................$5.00
Diploma Replacement Fee (each) .........................................................................................................................$30.00
Administrative Fee for Institutional Withdrawals ...............................................................................................$25.00
Radiology Badge Fee (RAD 108 course only) ......................................................................................................$50.00
Ramp-Up course materials fee (MAT 001 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.
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 Cowan Center (third floor), Room 317.
Hours for both offices are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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 Summer Sessions (4-6 weeks)
100% Adjustment/Refund
Session I* On or Before May 30 Session III* On or Before June 5
Session II* On or Before July 10 Session IV* On or Before June 19
Students who withdraw from all of their classes will be assessed a $25 Administrative Fee.
70% Adjustment/Refund:
Session I* May 31 June 1 Session III* June 6 June 7
Session II* July 11 July 12 Session IV* June 20 June 21
For example: 3 credits course at $186 per credit equals $558; 70% refund is $390.60.
Technology/Lab fee $125; 70% refund is $87.50
25% Adjustment/Refund:
Session I* June 2 June 8 Session III* June 8 June 14
Session II* July 13 July 19 Session IV* June 22 June 28
For Example: 3 credits course at $186 per credit equals $558; 25% refund is $139.50
No refund on Student Service and Technology/Lab fees.
No Adjustment/Refund After:
Session I* After June 8 Session III* After June 14
Session II* After July 19 Session IV* After June 28
Accelerated Sessions, Academy of Health Professions & Sprint
AHP Summer 16 = June 7 Aug. 13 Sprint = June 13 Aug. 4
100% Adjustment/Refund
AHP Summer 16*..................................................................................................................On or Before June 12
Sprint 16* ...............................................................................................................................On or Before June 12
70% Adjustment/Refund
AHP Summer 16*..................................................................................................................June 13 June 14
Sprint 16* ...............................................................................................................................June 13 June 14
25% Adjustment/Refund
AHP Summer 16*..................................................................................................................June 15 June 21
Sprint 16* ...............................................................................................................................June 15 June 21
No Adjustment/Refund after
AHP Summer 16*..................................................................................................................After June 21
Sprint 16* ...............................................................................................................................After June 21
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 PREPAY THEIR TUITION AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, OR BY THE BILL DUE DATE.
· Tuition Waivers: Listed below are the waivers available. A majority of these waivers cover the tuition portion of the bill
only. For more details regarding these waivers and their eligibility requirements please visit the Student Accounts Office
978-656-3291.
· Armed Forces
· Client of Massachusetts Rehabilitation
· Commission of the Blind
· Commonwealth September 11, 2001
Tragedy Tuition Waiver
· DSS Adopted Children Tuition Waiver
· DSS Foster Children Tuition Waiver
· Higher Education Employee Tuition Waiver
· Human Service Provider Tuition Waiver
· John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
· Massachusetts National Guard
Tuition Waiver
· MCC Employee Tuition and Fee Waiver
· Native American Tuition Waiver
· Stanly Z. Koplik Certification of Mastery Tuition Waiver
· State Employee Tuition Waiver
· Valedictorian Tuition Waiver
· Veterans
· Senior Citizens: Permanent MA residents 60 years of age or
over may take courses for $50 per 3-credit-course and $65 per
4-credit-course on a space available basis.
· Reserve Officers Training Corps: MCC students may enroll
at UMass Lowell for ROTC. Scholarships are available. Call
AFROTC Dept. 345, UMass Lowell,
978-934-2252.
· Senior Citizens: Permanent MA residents 60 years of age or over may take courses for $50 per 3-credit-course and $65 per 4-credit-
course on a space available basis.
· Reserve Officers Training Corps: MCC students may enroll at UMass Lowell for ROTC. Scholarships are available. Call AFROTC Dept.
345, UMass Lowell, 978-934-2252.
Registration
5 Easy Ways To Register
Phone: Call 1-800-818-3434 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. For out of state call 978-656-3370. Use VISA, MasterCard or
Discover. Please have your number and expiration date available when you call.
Fax: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Send your completed registration form to us by dialing
978-656-3443. Remember to complete your VISA/MasterCard/ Discover details.
Visit:
Bedford: (Enrollment Center) Room 118 Lowell: Cowan Center, Room G-01
Regular hours when classes are in session:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Mail: Complete the registration form and enclose payment for the full amount payable to: Middlesex Community College; or complete
the appropriate charge card information.
· Registration Procedure
Students may register by fully completing the form printed on the last page of this semester schedule. Students may
register by phone, fax, web, mail or by walking into a Student Information Center. All students are encouraged to
register as early as possible.
· Pre-Enrollment Advising and Enrolled Student Status
Individuals who are considering entering one of MCC's academic programs (see program list on page 26) are welcome to consult with
Academic Planning Counselors in making decisions about choice of program and course work, as well as scheduling. During the Fall
and Spring semesters, in order to take day credit courses, individuals are expected to enroll in an academic program with a declared
major. While some students who attend early morning, late afternoon or evening courses may be exempted from this requirement, all
students are encouraged to consider matriculation.
· College Placement Testing
Because we believe that college level reading, writing, and math skills are essential to academic success, Middlesex requires students
to take placement tests before enrolling in credit courses. Some students may need to complete preparatory coursework to build the
academic competence necessary for college work. Your test scores will provide information to help you and your advisor select the
courses that are right for you. Students admitted to a program, and any students enrolling in their first English or math course must take
the placement test. In order to be eligible to participate in a specific academic program and/or enroll in credit classes, students must
achieve a minimum score of 33 out of 120 on the reading portion of the test.
Exemption: If you are transferring credits in English or math from another college or have taken the MCC Placement Testing at an
earlier date, you may qualify for an exemption from all or part of the test. The test is administered by appointment on both the Bedford
and Lowell campuses days, evenings, and weekends. You may schedule your test by calling 1-800-818-3434 or by visiting the website,
· Course Changes
The add/drop and withdrawal procedures must be followed, or students may receive a grade of "F" for courses in which they enrolled
but did not attend, or stopped attending. Failure to attend a course or a section does not constitute formal withdrawal. Forms for add/
drop and withdrawal are available in the college Student Information Centers (Bedford, Enrollment Center; Lowell, Cowan Center,
ground floor).
· Add/Drop
Students are allowed to change course selections through the add/drop process. For summer classes that meet twice per week:
Students may add a class before the second meeting. Students may drop a class before the third meeting. For summer classes that
meet four times per week: Students may add a class before the third meeting. Students may drop before the fourth meeting. If you are
dropping your only class or your last class, please refer to instructions for college withdrawal.
NOTE: Please refer to the withdrawal/refund policy for more information regarding financial responsibility.
· Course Withdrawal
Students who formally withdraw from a course within the first two-thirds of a semester will be assigned a grade of "W".
· Course Auditing
To audit a course, students must register in the usual manner, pay the full course cost, and are expected to observe the class format
set by the instructor. The auditing student will receive no grade for the course. However, assuming assignments and examinations have
been fulfilled, a student may change from audit to credit status during the first four class meetings.
· Course Cancellations
Courses are sometimes cancelled. We try to notify people as best we can. When circumstances permit, we telephone or email students'
MCC email accounts notification of a course cancellation approximately 5 days prior to the start of class. Our staff will be glad to help
you select an alternative course or expedite a refund.
· Course Grades
Students must obtain their grades on MiddleNet. Grades will be available for viewing after the completion of each semester or session.
· Class Schedules
Student schedules for classes are available on MiddleNet. MiddleNet can be accessed from the college website,
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