Tuition and Fees Explained

The following rates apply to Massachusetts residents for day courses; and to all students, regardless of residency, for evening and online courses:

• Total – $238 per credit
• Tuition – $26 per credit
• College Service Fee (CSF) – $188 per credit
• Technology Fee – $24 per credit

Per-Credit Breakdown

Add $228 for each credit over 15.

To qualify, 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.
3. Effective July 1, 2023, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created a new, additional pathway and expanded access to the in-state tuition rate, as well as to state financial aid (See Section II below) by allowing all students, including some non-U.S. citizens, who have attended high school in the Commonwealth for at least three years, earned a diploma or the equivalent (a GED/HiSet) in the Commonwealth, and have met other documentation requirements (listed below) to be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate at public institutions of higher education. M.G.L. c. 15A, section 9, as amended by Section 11 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023 (hereinafter the "High School Completers" Tuition Equity Law). While any individual may seek to be classified with "High School Completer" status under the Tuition Equity Law, in effect the Tuition Equity law has expanded access to in-state tuition rates to undocumented students, subject to the eligibility criteria and implementation procedures set forth below. Information regarding this law and its implementation will be provide and updated at www.mass.edu.
   
   Tuition Equity Form and Affidavit Final (PDF)

The following rates apply to New England (other than Massachusetts) and New York residents for day courses:

• Total – $251 per credit
• Tuition – $39 per credit
• College Service Fee – $188 per credit
• Technology Fee – $24 per credit

The following rates apply to international students and all other out-of-state residents for day courses:

• Total – $472 per credit
• Tuition – $260 per credit
• College Service Fee – $188 per credit
• Technology Fee – $24 per credit

Senior citizens who are Massachusetts residents, 60 years of age or older, and who register for courses on a space available basis are eligible for a waiver of tuition and a reduction in fees.

Qualified seniors who are non-degree students are issued a "space available" tuition waiver. Space available means that there is a sufficient paid enrollment to meet minimum class-size requirements, but the course is not full. Space available registration generally begins about two weeks before the start of each semester. Specific registration dates and fee amounts are announced in the semester registration schedule.

Seniors can choose to take courses either for credit or on an audit basis. For more info, see Workforce and Community Education.

Application forms for the tuition waiver are available in the Registrar's Office

Completed forms should be submitted along with proof of age, e.g., driver's license. If qualified, the Registrar's Office will issue a tuition waiver certificate good for one academic year at a time.

The College accepts cash, checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit cards. E-check and credit payments can be made online through students’ MyBCC Self-Service account. There is a 2.5% service fee charged on all credit card payments.

Payment plans are available to qualified students to enable them to pay tuition and fees in 3, 4, or 5 monthly payments. A $30 non-refundable fee is added to the student’s bill.

*Note: Fees may change without notice.

Students registered in nine (9) credits or more are automatically charged for student health insurance. They are charged $3,573 starting in the Fall or $2,382 for the Spring semester only. In order to waive the insurance (if you have insurance of your own) you need to complete the following tasks.

1. Go to the Student Health Insurance website.
2. Go to the Profile section and Login/Sign Up. **Every student will need to create a new account if you are brand new, then you will be able to use the Login button. You will need the last 6 digits of your Student ID # (do not use the “s0”) and your Student Email (firstname_lastname@student.berkshirecc.edu) to sign up**
3. Once you are logged in, scroll down to the Plan Summary section and select the waive button.
4. Fill out all the required information gathered from your insurance card and submit your waiver.

Questions? Contact Gallagher Student Health toll-free at 1-877-306-2062, or visit the website and click Help Center located under the Resources section.

All day students are automatically charged a $9 contribution each semester to the Massachusetts Public Interest Issues Research Group (MASSPIRG).

Students who wish to waive the fee can do so at https://www.berkshirecc.edu/srf

Depending on the needs and circumstances of each student, the following fees may apply: