2022-2023 Catalog

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:

  1. Be a Massachusetts resident for at least six months prior to the start of a semester; and
  2. 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