Tuition and Fees
To determine the cost of tuition and fees, students should first read the following two paragraphs. Students auditing a course pay the same rates as students taking the course for credit.
2019–2020 Academic Year*
Registration Fee (applies to all students except those who register during Priority Registration)
| Registration Fee (per semester) |
$40.00 |
Massachusetts Residents
The following rates apply to Massachusetts residents for day courses, and to all students, regardless of residency, for evening and online courses:
To qualify for Massachusetts rates, a student must:
- Be a Massachusetts resident for at least six months prior to the start of a semester; and
- Submit a completed Residency Form to the Registrar’s Office. Students who do not submit a Residency Form will be assessed out-of-state rates.
| Tuition (per credit) |
$26.00 |
| College Service Fee (per credit) |
$173.00 |
| Technology Fee (per credit) |
$24.00 |
| Total |
$223.00 |
New England & New York State Residents
The following rates apply to New England residents (other than the state of Massachusetts) and New York State residents for day courses:
| Tuition (per credit) |
$39.00 |
| College Service Fee (per credit) |
$173.00 |
| Technology Fee (per credit) |
$24.00 |
| Total |
$236.00 |
All Other Residents
The following rates apply to international students and all other out-of-state residents for day courses:
| Tuition (per credit) |
$260.00 |
| College Service Fee (per credit) |
$173.00 |
| Technology Fee (per credit) |
$24.00 |
| Total |
$457.00 |
* Tuition, fees and refund policies may change without notice.
Health Insurance
Students covered under a comparable health insurance plan may waive the health insurance fee. A link to the waivers can also be found online at www.berkshirecc.edu/mybcc.
Health Insurance Timelines & Fees
| Fall (9/1 through 8/31) |
$1,879 |
| Spring (1/1 through 8/31) |
$1,254 |
Massachusetts Public Interest Issues Research Group (MassPIRG)
All BCC day students are automatically charged a $9 contribution each semester to MassPIRG. Students who wish to waive this fee must submit the Required Response Form embedded in their online bill at www.berkshirecc.edu/mybcc.
Other
Depending on the needs and circumstances of each student, the following fees may apply:
| Student Activity Fee (per semester) |
$30.00 |
| Challenge Exam Fee (per credit) |
$30.00 |
| Late Payment/Reinstatement Fee (per semester) |
$100.00 |
| Life Experience Fee (per credit) |
$30.00 |
Payment Plan Application Fee
(See Payment Plans.) |
$30.00 |
Returned Check Fee (per check)
(See Returned Check Policy.) |
$20.00 |
| Science Lab Fee (per course) |
$30.00 |
Transcript Fees
$5.00/electronic copy, $6.00/paper copy plus an additional $4.00 for same-day service |
vary |
Additional fees specific to individual programs:
| Nursing (Associate Degree) |
$300.00 per semester |
| Practical Nurse |
$100.00 per semester |
| Physical Therapist Assistant |
$250.00 per semester |
| Respiratory Care |
$125.00 per semester |
| Massage Therapy |
$150.00 per semester |