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Credit Course Policy 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 ............................................................$195.00 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 ................................................$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
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 (Flexible Studies only) ............................................ $75.00
Nursing Program Educational Resource Fee .............................................. $525.00
Transcript Fee (each) .......................................................................................... $5.00
Diploma Replacement Fee (each) ................................................................... $30.00
Administration 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.
Summer 2017 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:
For Example: 3 credit course at $ 195 per credit equals $ 585;
50% refund is $ 292.50.
Technology/Lab Fee $ 125; 50% refund is $ 62.50.
Refund Policy for Summer Sessions
Summer Session I (May 30 June 29)
On or Before May 31 ............................................100% Adjustment/Refund
June 1 June 2 .......................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JUNE 2
Summer Session II (July 10 August 9)
On or Before July 11 .............................................100% Adjustment/Refund
July 12 July 14 ......................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JULY 14
Summer Session III (June 5 August 1)
On or Before June 7 ............................................100% Adjustment/Refund
June 8 June 10 ....................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JUNE 10
Summer Session IV (June 19 August 15)
On or Before June 21 ...........................................100% Adjustment/Refund
June 22 June 24 ...................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JUNE 24
Academy of Health Professions (June 6 August 12)
On or Before June 15 ...........................................100% Adjustment/Refund
June 16 June 18 ...................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JUNE 18
Sprint (June 12 August 3)
On or Before June 14 ...........................................100% Adjustment/Refund
June 15 June 17 ...................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JUNE 17
Summer Quick Start (May 22 June 9)
On or Before May 22 ............................................100% Adjustment/Refund
May 23 ......................................................................50% Adjustment/Refund
NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER MAY 23
Students who withdraw from all of their classes during the 100% refund
period will be assessed a non-waivable $ 25 administrative fee.
Important: To be eligible for a 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
on each campus at The Student Information Center. Lack of attendance,
course abandonment, etc., does not constitute course withdrawal. Students
receiving Federal Title IV aid and who have officially withdrawn from the
college may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees in accordance with the
federally mandated schedule.
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