Tuition Equity

Am I eligible?

You may qualify for the “High School Completer” tuition equity program if you:

• Are an undocumented, non-U.S. citizen
  • details on determining qualifying status
• Attended a Massachusetts high school for at least three years
• Graduated from a Massachusetts high school, or earned the equivalent such as a GED or HiSET
• All males (citizen or non-citizen) age 18-25 are required to register for the federal Selective Service

How can I enroll?

• Apply to any NECC certificate or associate degree program
• Please complete the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).
• Complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form
  • email it to enrollmentservices@necc.mass.edu

I’m already enrolled at NECC

• Please complete the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).
• Complete the Tuition Equity Eligibility Form
  • email it to enrollmentservices@necc.mass.edu

If eligible for the tuition equity program, any payments made in excess of in-state tuition rates will be refunded for students enrolled in classes that began on or after July 1, 2023.

Please contact the Financial Aid Team with questions or concerns. 

I attended NECC but didn’t graduate

Come back! We encourage you to discuss your options with our Enrollment Services team.

What’s covered?

In-state tuition and fees.