Cost of Attendance
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Changes are effective for Fall 2025 - Summer 2026.
- Day State-supported Courses
- Non-State Supported Courses
- Program and Special Course Fees
- Additional Expenses—All Students
- Official Transcript Fees
- Replacement Diplomas
- Cancellation for Non-payment of Charges
- Payment Options
- Health Insurance
- Refund Policy
- Senior Citizen and Massachusetts Tuition/Fee Waivers
- Unpaid Debt Policy
Day State-supported Courses
Massachusetts Residents1
| 2025-26 | |
| Tuition per credit hour | $25.00 |
| College fees per credit hour | $215.00 |
| Total per credit hour | $240.00 |
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Massachusetts resident students are defined as a U.S. citizen or resident alien who has lived in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for at least six continuous months preceding the beginning date of the academic period for which they seek to enroll. All International students attending this college with a student visa must pay non-resident tuition.
New England Regional Student Program (see New England Regional Student Program)
| 2025-26 | |
| Tuition per credit hour | $37.50 |
| College fees per credit hour | $215.00 |
| Total per credit hour | $252.50 |
Non-resident & International Students
| 2025-26 | |
| Tuition per credit hour | $230.00 |
| College fees per credit hour | $215.00 |
| Total per credit hour | $445.00 |
Non-State Supported Courses
(Includes some day courses, most WEB courses, and most courses offered at Leominster, Fitchburg Campuses and Off Campus)
| 2025-26 | |
| Tuition per credit hour | $25.00 |
| College fees per credit hour | $215.00 |
| Total per credit hour | $240.00 |
Tuition and Fees for Auditing Courses
If a student chooses to audit a course they will be charged tuition and fees based on their residency status and the above rates.
Program and Special Course Fees
In addition to the regular tuition and college fees, several programs are charged program fees and some courses have special fees. See below for your program or course.
| Automotive Technology Certificate and Degree (ATC & ATD) | $51 per credit for all AUT courses (will appear as a LEM fee on your student account); $4,638 AUT 123 Mandatory Automotive Tool Kit |
| Dental Hygiene Degree (DHY) | $2,650 per semester, $4,791 DHY 102 Freshman Kit, $917 DHY 203 Sophomore Kit |
| Nursing Degree -- Advanced Standing/Bridge (NAS) | $1,988 per semester (excluding the first spring semester when enrolled in NUR 116) |
| Nursing Degree -- Day (NU) | $1,988 per semester |
| Paramedic Technology Certificate (PAC) | $1,988 per semester |
| Practical Nursing Certificate (PN) | $1,988 per semester |
| Veterinary Technology Degree (VTE) | $866 per semester |
Additional Expenses—All Students
| Registration fee | $55.00 per semester |
| Technology access fee2 | $18 per credit |
| Health insurance3 (estimated cost) | $4,379 (September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026) |
| Health insurance3 (estimated cost) | $2,919 (January 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026, for spring semester students entering in January) |
| LEM (laboratory, equipment, and materials fee4 | $16.00 per credit for laboratory and other equipment-intensive courses |
| Liability insurance5 | $21 per specified course |
| Student activity fee | $2.00 per credit |
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Effective July 1, 2025 the Student Activity Fee will provide students with a valid student ID free membership to the fitness center.
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State law mandates that students (with nine credits or more per semester) carry health insurance if not currently insured. There is a mandatory basic plan insurance charge for all students enrolled in nine or more credits. A student who has adequate medical coverage may request a waiver by going to Gallagher Student Health Plans. Free care is not considered adequate medical coverage. The cost for this plan is set by a committee representing all Massachusetts community colleges and is subject to change annually.
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LEM (laboratory, equipment and materials) fee applies to all courses with prefixes: ACC 227, ART, AUT, BIO (except BIO 101, BIO 103), CAD, CHE, CIS, CJU 110, DHY, EAS, ECR, EKG, FST, GID, HCC, HEA, MRT, NUR (except NUR 204), PHY, PLB, VTE and all WEB courses.
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Liability insurance applies to the following courses: CJU 252, DHY 108, DHY 203, DHY 207, ECE 114, ECE 124, ECR 220, EKG 101, HCC 218, HCC 221, HST 250, LAW 265, NUR 102, NUR 111, NUR 116, NUR 220, PLB 203, VTE 110, VTE 208, VTE 215, VTE 216, AND VTE 225.
Official Transcript Fees
Mount Wachusett Community College has authorized Parchment to provide self-service electronic delivery of transcripts.
Cost:
- Electronic (email) transcript: $6.67
- Paper transcript USPS Domestic mail option: $6.67 + $2.50 shipping/handling = $9.17
- Parchment also offers USPS International, FedEx Domestic, and FedEx International as mailing methods. Fees are to be determined at checkout.
Please note: Current and former students can choose to send their transcripts for free through the US mail using MWCC's online form.
Replacement Diplomas
Replacement diplomas are requested through Parchment and the cost is $25.
Cancellation for Non-payment of Charges
Payment of all charges is due in full by the due date specified on the student bill. Students whose accounts have not been paid in full, or otherwise cleared through commitments by other sources, will be subject to cancellation of class enrollment. Students will not be allowed to re-enroll without proper payment.
Payment Options
The College accepts payment for tuition and fees by check, money order, Discover, Visa, AMEX, and MasterCard. A monthly payment plan is also administered by the Nelnet. Financial aid, scholarships, waivers and third party payments are also means available to satisfy payment of the applicable tuition and fees.
Credit Cards
Students may use Discover, Visa, AMEX, and MasterCard to pay their tuition and fees. If using a credit card, please go online and log in to your iConnect account. Click on the "Pay My Bill" tab and then choose "Make a Payment".
Payment Plan
Students may enroll in a monthly payment plan administered by Nelnet. A modest enrollment fee is charged but there is no interest charge. Details on the plan can be found at this link.
Third Party Payment
Occasionally a student’s employer or outside agency will satisfy all or part of their obligation to the college. Under these circumstances, authorization from the company or agency is required in order to stop cancellation of classes for non-payment. Please contact MWCC Student Financial Services at 978-630-9169 with any questions or to submit proper documentation. Students may be required to pay for the course in order to continue if all requirements are not met.
Waivers, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition waivers (for example: senior citizen tuition waivers, veterans waivers, and state-contract driven employee benefits) are required to be submitted to MWCC Student Financial Services prior to start of classes. Students without documentation may have their classes cancelled for non-payment.
Refund Options
MWCC has partnered with BankMobile to deliver refunds. For more information regarding refunds, please click here.
Health Insurance
Massachusetts State Law requires health insurance for all students carrying nine (9) or more credit hours. Charges may be waived online if you are covered by a comparable policy. Health Safety Net, Commonwealth Care, and plans from outside the U.S. do not count as comparable coverage.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the college plan is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, managed by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
How to Waive Health Insurance
- Visit MWCC’s Insurance Website
- Create an account or log in
- Select Student Waive
- Click “I want to WAIVE”
- Complete all questions
Note: The insurance charge will still show on your bill, but as a credit if waived.
Deadlines:
- Fall: September 15
- Spring: February 1
If You Need College Insurance
Email sfs@mwcc.mass.edu to request enrollment. This is required to get your insurance card.
Insurance Cards
You can print your ID card online 24–48 hours after Gallagher receives your enrollment and payment. Cards are also mailed to the address on file.
International Students
Plans from outside the U.S. or foreign health programs do not meet state requirements. Most international students must join the college plan unless their embassy provides comparable coverage.
Dental Insurance
Optional dental coverage is available through Blue Cross Blue Shield, also managed by Gallagher.
To see costs, check the College Catalog tuition and fee schedule.
If you have MassHealth, visit the MWCC Insurance Benefits page for possible savings.
Refund Policy
In the case of withdrawal, an official withdrawal form must be completed.
Credit Courses
The college refund policy for tuition and other fees is as follows (this policy is subject to change without notice):
| Prior to the classes starting | 100% |
| Through the first week of classes | 100% |
| During the second week of classes | 50% (excluding reg. fee & info. tech. fee) |
| After the second week of classes | 0% |
| If a class is cancelled by the college | 100% tuition and fees |
Prior to the start of each semester, the MWCC Records Office publishes the academic calendar, which includes the exact dates that define this refund policy. Student financial assistance recipients will have their refunds calculated according to applicable federal regulations for sessions of eight weeks or less (including all summer courses); each class will be considered to be one week for the refund calculation above. Weekend courses, intersession courses, modular courses, distance learning courses (excluding WEB courses), telecourses, cooperative education, and other non-standard length courses have a special refund policy. Please contact the MWCC Records Office for detailed information.
Noncredit Courses
| Prior to seven days before first class meeting | 100% refund |
| After first class | 0% refund |
Senior Citizen and Massachusetts Tuition/Fee Waivers
A. Students 60 years and older and who are Massachusetts residents for at least one year are eligible for waiver of credit based tuition and fees on a space available basis. Eligible senior citizens may not register for classes until one week prior to the start of classes, if space is available, to take advantage of the senior citizen tuition and fee waiver. Individuals registering prior to that time will be expected to pay all applicable tuition and fees. Please call MWCC Student Financial Services for further information at 978-630-9169.
B. The Massachusetts legislature has approved a number of tuition waiver programs, Categorical Tuition Waivers, for individuals meeting certain criteria. These waivers include the Veterans Tuition Waiver, the Massachusetts National Guard Tuition and Fee Assistance Program, the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Client Waiver, the Native American Waiver, and others. Eligible individuals must present proof of eligibility to receive a tuition waiver of state-supported tuition (classes with a billing attribute of B100). Fees and non-state supported tuition will only be waived when the enabling legislation calls for such action.
C. Eligibility requirements include the following criteria: Be accepted to a degree or certificate program; be enrolled in at least three credits per semester; be making satisfactory academic progress; be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year; be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen; not be in default of a student loan; be in compliance with Selective Service laws. Auditing classes and enrolling in classes that are not required by the student’s degree program will not be covered by these waivers.
Unpaid Debt Policy
It is MWCC’s policy that students or former students having any unpaid obligations for tuition or any fees due the college and who have not made acceptable arrangements for settlement of such obligations, will be subject to the withholding of any grades, grade reports, diplomas and certificates, and will not be eligible to enroll in any course or program of the college until satisfactory settlement of unpaid debts. Students will incur all costs of collection if the college must place their accounts with a collection agency and with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for intercept of other state payments (tax refunds, etc.). All receipts for payment must be issued in the student’s name, regardless of who is paying the bill. Former students who have a current student loan default will be subject to the same prohibitions.