Tuition & Financial Aid

You Can Afford College at NECC!

You know a college degree is a great investment in your future, but the soaring costs of higher education can be overwhelming. At Northern Essex Community College, we are committed to making earning a degree a reality for you. We offer a high quality education at an affordable price, and our tuition and fees are some of the lowest in the region. Additionally, over 65% of our students receive financial aid, helping to make attending college – and earning that degree – a reality.

Cost of Attendance

At NECC, you will get a quality education at an affordable cost – without getting crushed by a lot of debt! In addition to financial aid and scholarships, we also offer convenient online payment options, and a helpful payment plan to help you achieve your goals.  MORE Learn more about tuition costs

Financial Aid

Financial aid can help you pay for the costs of attending NECC – including tuition and fees, books, and other expenses (room and board, transportation, and personal costs). Financial aid can help make achieving your dreams possible, so apply today! MORE Learn more about types of aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that determines a student’s eligibility for financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs, to help pay for college or graduate school. By submitting the FAFSA, students can access federal, state, and institutional financial aid to help fund their higher education. You must complete a FAFSA each academic year.

Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA)

The MASFA is an alternative form that provides students who cannot complete the Free Application for State Financial Aid (FAFSA) due to their immigration status a way to apply for state need-based financial aid. The application launch follows the August 2023 passage of Massachusetts’ Tuition Equity Law, which allows students who have completed at least three years of high school in Massachusetts and received a high school diploma or its equivalent in the Commonwealth to access in-state tuition and be eligible for financial aid, regardless of immigration status.

$750

A typical 3-credit course
costs about $750

65%

Over 65% or our students
receive financial aid

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You Can Save Thousands
on a Bachelor’s Degree!