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Costs

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Creating a plan for paying for college starts with understanding the costs. The cost of attendance at Northern Essex Community College is primarily based on your residency and on the number of credits in which you are enrolled. Some costs are assessed per credit, and other costs are flat fees based on the number of enrolled credits. For more information on costs related to attending NECC, visit the College Scorecard.

There are a variety of payment options to help you with your college costs, including financial aid, scholarships, and veterans and military benefits. We also offer an installment plan for your convenience.

Estimated Costs of Attendance & Fee Descriptions – 2025-2026 Academic Year

2025-2026 Academic Year

Massachusetts Residents

Not Included: Registration Fee $10, and Facilities Fee $110 (1-6 credits) or $200 (7+ credits)

  Per Credit 3 Credits 6 Credits 12 Credits
Credit Courses $268 $804 $1,608 $3,216
Health Credit Courses $353 $1,059 $2,118 $4,236

 

New England Regional

(Residents of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut)

Not Included: Registration Fee $10, and Facilities Fee $110 (1-6 credits) or $200 (7+ credits)

  Per Credit 3 Credits 6 Credits 12 Credits
Credit Courses $281 $843 $1,686 $3,372
Health Credit Courses $366 $1,098 $2,196 $4,392

 

Non-Resident/International

Not Included: Registration Fee $10, and Facilities Fee $110 (1-6 credits) or $200 (7+ credits)

  Per Credit 12 Credits 15 Credits
Credit Courses $509 $6,108 $7,635
Health Credit Courses $594 $7,128 $8,910

 

Massachusetts High School/Early College Program

Per Credit 3 Credits 6 Credits 9 Credits
$152 $456 $912 $1,368

Other Charges

Facilities Fee for Students taking six or fewer credits (per semester): $110

Facilities Fee for Students taking seven or more credits (per semester): $200

Registration Fee (per semester): $10

Annual/Fall Student Health Insurance Fee (waivable): $4,379.00

Spring Student Health Insurance Fee (waivable): $2,919.00

Applied Music Surcharge (per course): $300

Returned Check Fee: $25

CORI Fee: $20

Estimated Cost of Attendance - Per Credit (2025-2026)

Estimate Cost of Attendance – Per Credit

Massachusetts Residents – Credit Courses: $268 per credit

  Tuition Institutional Support Fee      

Credit Courses

$25 $243      

Massachusetts Residents – Health Credit Courses: $353 per credit

  Tuition Health Institutional Support Fee      

Health Credit Courses

$25 $328      

New England Regional – Credit Courses: $281 per credit

  Tuition Institutional Support Fee      

Credit Courses

$38 $243      

New England Regional – Health Credit Courses: $366 per credit

  Tuition Health College Fee      

Health Credit Courses

$38 $328      

Nonresident/International – Credit Courses: $509 per credit

  Tuition College Fee      

Credit Courses

$266 $243      

Nonresident/International – Health Credit Courses: $594 per credit

  Tuition Health College Fee      

Health Credit Courses

$266 $328      

Massachusetts High School/Early College Program: $152 per credit

Tuition College Fee
$25 $127

 

Fee Descriptions

Fee Descriptions

Tuition

This mandatory charge is assessed for all day, evening, and online scheduled credit courses. The in-state day tuition portion of your bill is remitted to the state of Massachusetts. The remainder is used to help defray the costs associated with general operations of the college.

Institutional Support Fee

This mandatory per-credit charge is assessed for all day, evening, and online credit courses regardless of residency category and is used to help pay for a variety of academic services, equipment, supplies, and technology expenses. This fee includes our fee for blackboard and student activities. 

Facilities Fee

This mandatory non-refundable fee is charged per term to all day, evening, and online credit courses to help fund the vast technology changes and upgrades, and the backlog of facilities projects and operational needs.

Registration Fee

This mandatory fee is a non-refundable administrative fee is charged per term for all day, evening, and online credit courses. It is charged for processing your enrollment and registration.

Institutional Support Fee – Health Courses

The Health programs at NECC are designed for students to be successful in a Health Profession career by providing a more convenient, efficient and supportive environment. The health college fee is mandatory for these courses due to the expenses associated with the use of simulation mannequins, equipment, and other supplies.

Student Health Insurance Fee

Student health insurance coverage is a state requirement for all students enrolled in nine (9) or more credits hours. For insurance purpose, courses comprising the nine credits must be taken concurrently. Learn more about student health insurance.

Other Fees

There are other fees associated with attending NECC, such as course materials, malpractice insurance and test fees. These fees are assessed base on the program of study or course requirement.

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Testing Fees for Health Programs

Testing Fees for Health Programs

    ATI Testing – ADN Prog. – I: $992.25

    ATI Testing – ADN Prog. – II: $816.25

    ATI Testing – ADN Prog. – III: $796.25 morning session only, $992.25 afternoon session only.

    ATI Testing – ADN Prog. – IV: $796.25

    ATI Testing – PN Prog. – I: $992.25

    ATI Testing – PN Prog. – II/III: $733.33

    DataArc: $60.00

    EMS Testing: $52.00

    Lab Screening: $38.00

    MA Certification Exam: $165.00

    MA ATI: $83.00

    Neonatal Resuscitation: $55.00

    NHA Certification Exam: $129.00

    NSCA Exam: $320.00

    Platinum Plus Service: $210.27

    Radiation Monitor: $20.00

    SAE-TMC: $65.00

     

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