The estimated tuition and fee costs to attend GCC can be calculated using the downloadable tuition and fee chart below. Tuition charges per credit vary depending on whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or NEBHE student. The college service fees are separate from tuition and are charged at the same rate per credit regardless of whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or NEBHE student. Evening charges are assessed at the same rate regardless of your residency category. In addition, the health records administration fee and student activity fee are only charged for day class schedules. See Explanation of Charges menu option for further explanation of individual charges.
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Summary of charges:
| Charge | Basis | Rate for day classes | Rate for evening, summer, and intersession classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | Per credit | $26* | $26 |
| Registration fee | Per semester | $20 | $20 |
| College service fee (effective fall 2012) | Per credit | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Health records administration fee | Per semester | $11 | $0 |
| Student activity fee | Per semester | $30 | $0 |
| Other fees may apply |
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| * NEHBE day tuition is $39 per credit; this is special rate for qualifying New England residents. Out-of-state day tuition is $281 per credit. The college offers no reduction in tuition and fees for auditing a course. Credit-free courses are priced individually. | |||
Tuition and fees are subject to change with the Board of Trustees approval.
Day Fees include: College Service Fee=$170.50 per credit + Registration Fee=$20 per term, Health Records Administration Fee=$11 once per term, & Student Activity Fee=$30 per term.
Evening Fees include: College Service Fee=$170.50 per credit + Registration Fee=$20 per term.
NOTE: Other charges such as Student Health Insurance, books & supplies, and special program fees, are not included on the above summary of charges or the downloadable tuition and fee chart. See Explanation of Charges menu option for additional charges that may be assessed.
Day vs. D/D tuition & fee charges: From a student’s prospective, there is no difference between day and D/D charges. These day charges are categorized as such strictly for college accounting purposes. If your bill shows D/D charges, they are treated as regular day charges for billing purposes. However, D/D charges may not be eligible for certain types of tuition and fee waivers.
In-state charges: In order to qualify for in-state charges, an individual must be able to prove Massachusetts residency for six continuous months and intent to remain in the state. For further details, contact Enrollment Services at 413-775-1801 or 413-775-1807.
NEBHE (New England Board of Higher Education) tuition charges: NEBHE is a special tuition rate for out-of-state students who qualify for the regional program of The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE). Typically, the special tuition rates are offered to students from other New England states who are degree candidates in academic areas not offered by educational institutions in their home states. NEBHE students are charged at 150% of in-state tuition. For further details, contact Enrollment Services at 413-775-1801 or 413-775-1807.
Out-of-state charges:
If you do not qualify for in-state residency or NEBHE, you will be charged at the out-of-state rate.
