Tuition & Fees

Student Accounts

Wellesley Hills Campus / Room 114 / 781-239-2540
Framingham Campus / Front Desk / 781-239-2540

The Student Accounts Office collects all student tuition and fee monies and is also responsible for disbursement of funds owed to students. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to satisfy his or her financial obligations. Once a student registers, he or she is responsible for paying in full all tuition and fees by the posted due date. Checks or money orders for tuition and fees should be made payable to MassBay Community College. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are also acceptable forms of payment. Payments may be made online at www.massbay.edu, in person, or by mail. In order to adjust or eliminate tuition and fee charges, a student must officially withdraw in writing within the appropriate timeline from the course(s) and/or the College. Lack of attendance or course abandonment does not constitute course withdrawal. If a student does not withdraw in accordance with College procedures, he or she will be subject to full payment of tuition and fees.

Outstanding Financial Obligations

Students will be allowed to register for the next semester when outstanding balances from all prior semesters have been paid in full. MassBay reserves the right to remove any student from their class schedule for non-payment if financial clearance is not given by the tuition due date.

Students with outstanding financial obligations will not receive grade reports, attendance reports, transcripts of grades, or diplomas without the final approval of the Office of Student Accounts. An overdue student account is sufficient cause for administrative withdrawal from the College and/or other administrative penalties by the College. Unpaid accounts will be referred for collection, and students will bear all costs and charges incurred in collection and/or litigation. MassBay is responsible for making diligent efforts to collect amounts due the Commonwealth. Diligent efforts shall include written billing, subsequent collection, intercept notification, and/or litigation. If a student disputes any charges applied to his or her account, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the College.

Federal/State Refund Policy / Return of Title IV Funds

If a recipient of Title IV financial aid funds withdraws or stops attending courses (including academic dismissal or expulsion) after beginning attendance for any reason he/she may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV Funds. A proration calculation is used to determine the amount of federal and state funds the student has earned based on the number of days in the enrollment period and the number of days the student actually attended. If a student completes 60% or more of the semester, he/she is considered to have earned all of their federal aid and will not be required to return any funds.

The withdrawal date is either the day a student begins the withdrawal process prescribed by the school; the date a student otherwise provided the school with official notification of the intent to withdraw; or for the student who does not begin the school’s withdrawal process or notify the school of his/her intent to withdraw, the last known date of an academically related activity.

Tuition Payment Plan

To help you meet your educational expenses, MassBay offers Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS, FACTS) as a convenient budget plan. This is not a loan program - there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. There is a nominal, non-refundable enrollment fee administered per semester to establish your interest-free monthly payment plan. You may budget your tuition and fees via an automatic bank payment or by credit card.

Liability Insurance

All health sciences students in good standing are covered by the College’s approved professional liability insurance.

Tuition and Fees

All fees, tuition charges, refunds, and academic requirements are effective for the academic period 2013-2014 and are subject to change without notice by the College and/or the Board of Higher Education. Check www.massbay.edu for current information.

Additional Required Fees: Course, Lab & College Fees

College Fees

Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notice.

College Refund Policy

Students who withdraw from any course(s) or from MassBay may be granted a reduction of tuition and fees. Lack of attendance, course abandonment, etc., does not constitute an official withdrawal. Note that students will be subject to full payment of tuition and fees if they do not withdraw from MassBay in accordance with College procedures.

MASSPIRG

MASSPIRG (Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group) is a statewide, student-directed, non-partisan organization that conducts research, advocacy, public education and service on issues such as environmental protection, clean and safe energy, consumer protection, and hunger relief. MASSPIRG chapters across the state pool resources and hire a staff of professionals to work with students on issues that concern us as citizens. MASSPIRG started at MassBay in 1985 when students first voted to form and fund a chapter on campus.

MASSPIRG is directed solely by students. Day students are automatically assessed a $9.00 per semester voluntary contribution to the MASSPIRG organization. Students may waive this fee by using their self-service account in Bay Navigator.

Student Health Insurance

Massachusetts state law requires health insurance for all students carrying nine (9) or more credit hours. Coverage may be waived if a student provides written documentation that they are covered by a comparable health insurance policy, and if he or she completes the appropriate MassBay forms. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Health and Human Services requirements of 114.6 CMR3.00 define comparable coverage as follows: services covered under the health benefit plan are reasonably accessible to the student in the area where the student attends school. Programs that fall under the Uncompensated Care Pool, commonly known as “free care,” are not health insurance and do not qualify as a health benefit program of comparable coverage. Health insurance is mandatory for students in health sciences programs regardless of the number of credits being taken. There are additional insurance fees specific to students in nursing and other allied health programs. Contact the Office of Student Accounts for more information.

Senior Citizens’ Tuition Waivers

Any citizen age 60 or older may enroll in day, state-supported credit courses tuition-free, or evening credit courses at 50% tuition, on a space-available basis the last day of registration. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for course availability and enrollment procedures. Students must provide written proof of age each semester to qualify. Senior citizens are responsible for payment of all fees associated with a course for which they register. Workshops or non-credit courses are not eligible for tuition waivers; registrants are responsible for all associated tuition and fees.

Student Textbook Fund

The Student Government Association and the MassBay Foundation established this fund to help students defray the costs of educational items such as textbooks and other materials. This fee will be applied to both full- and part-time student bills. For more information, including how to apply, please contact the Office of Student Development at 781-239-3142. Students may waive this fee by using their self-service account in Bay Navigator.

Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

Orientation will provide you with the tools you need to succeed at MassBay. No matter what your goal is at MassBay, we strongly recommend that all new students attend an Orientation as part of the enrollment process. When you attend an Orientation, you are taking an important step in your academic journey. Starting off on the right track is the best way to ensure success as a MassBay student. We have four different options:

On Campus Orientation

Recommended for first time college students and/or students who are planning to complete an Associate Degree Program at MassBay.

At the On Campus Orientation you will:

• Explore your academic, career, and transfer goals with MassBay Academic Advisors and faculty.
• Meet and socialize with fellow NEW MassBay students as well as current MassBay students, faculty, and staff.
• Plan your first semester schedule, register for courses, and get your MassBay student ID
• Learn hands-on about MassBay’s technology, including your email, student account, and classroom tools. You will obtain your username and password and activate all of your online MassBay accounts.
• Learn about the extracurricular and leadership opportunities available to you.
• Be introduced to a wide range of support services and resources.

On Campus Express Orientation

This is an abbreviated version of Option 1.

At the On Campus Express Orientation you will:

• Plan your first semester schedule and register for courses
• Learn hands-on about MassBay’s technology, including your email, student account, and classroom tools.
• You will obtain your username and password and activate all of your online MassBay accounts.
• Be introduced to a wide range of support services and resources

Online Orientation

Recommended for students who are planning to complete a certificate program, or taking prerequisite courses, or taking online only courses or non-credit courses.

Please keep in mind that you may still need to visit campus to meet with an Academic Advisor and register for your courses.

At the Online Orientation you will:

• Printed your schedule for the first semester.
• Become familiar with MassBay’s technology, including your email, student account, and classroom tools.
• Learn about the extracurricular and leadership opportunities available to you.
• Be introduced to a wide range of support services and resources.

Visit the Advising Center for Class Registration

Recommended for students who are a non-degree seeking student or are completing prerequisite courses for credit at another institution.

When you Visit the Advising Center you will:

• Review the courses selected.
• Plan your first semester schedule and register for courses.

** After you register for classes, be sure to contact the help desk to have your MassBay online accounts activated.

Visit www.massbay.edu/soar or email SOAR@massbay.edu or by calling 781-239-2721.