Invest in Your Future
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
Massachusetts Residents
Included: Registration Fee $10; Facilities Fee $100 (1-6 credits) or $180 (7 + credits)
Per Credit | 3 Credits | 6 Credits | 12 Credits | |
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Credit Courses | $235 | $815 | $1,520 | $3,010 |
Health Credit Courses | $315 | $1,055 | $2,000 | $3,970 |
New England Regional
(Residents of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut)
Included: Registration Fee $10; Facilities Fee $100 (1-6 credits) or $180 (7 + credits)
Per Credit | 3 Credits | 6 Credits | 12 Credits | |
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Credit Courses | $248 | $854 | $1,598 | $3,166 |
Health Credit Courses | $328 | $1,094 | $2,078 | $4,126 |
Non-Resident/International
Included: Registration Fee $10; Facilities Fee $100 (1-6 credits) or $180 (7 + credits)
Per Credit | 12 Credits | 15 Credits | |
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Credit Courses | $476 | $5,902 | $7,330 |
Health Credit Courses | $556 | $6,862 | $8,530 |
Massachusetts High School/Early College Program
Per Credit | 3 Credits | 6 Credits | 9 Credits |
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$110 | $330 | $660 | $990 |
Other Charges
High Cost Course Fee – Level 1: $7 per credit
High Cost Course Fee – Level 2: $12 per credit
High Cost Course Fee – Level 3: $17 per credit
Facilities Fee for Students taking six or fewer credits (per semester): $100
Facilities Fee for Students taking seven or more credits (per semester): $180
Registration Fee (per semester): $10
Annual/Fall Student Health Insurance Fee (waivable): $3,045
Spring Student Health Insurance Fee (waivable): $2,032
Applied Music Surcharge (per course): $300
Late Registration Penalty: (This fee will not be assessed for the 2020 Fall Semester): $100
Returned Check Fee: $25
CORI Fee: $20
*Per credit totals do not include the Student Activity Fee.