Tuition and Fees
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Tuition & Fees – Academic Year 2024 – 2025
| Description | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Day Tuition1 | $41,115 | $41,115 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| Health Services Fee | $160 | $160 |
| Housing (Standard Room)2 | $9,000 | N/A |
| Meals (Standard Meal Plan)2 | $6,800 | N/A |
| Books | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,600 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $62,565 | $47,365 |
Housing & Meals – Academic Year 2024 – 2025
| Description | Year Total |
|---|---|
| Standard Housing/Meal2 | $15,800 |
| Copper Beech Apartments/Meal2 | $16,950 |
Additional Fees – Academic Year 2024 – 2025
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance* | TBD |
| Lab & Course Fees | $30 to $90 |
| Late Payment Fee | $250 |
| Overload Fee (excess of 18 credits) | $1,000 per credit |
| Parking Fee* (Residents) | $390 |
| Parking Fee* (Commuters) | $340 |
| Refund Insurance Fee* | TBD |
Massachusetts State Law requires that students who attend college full-time pay a health insurance fee. You may qualify to waive this fee. Under state law, every student enrolled in at least a 75% full-time course load must participate in a qualifying student health insurance program or in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage. Massachusetts State Law requires students carrying 9 or more credits be enrolled in a qualified health insurance program. To enroll in the Nichols plan or submit a waiver, please complete the corresponding form at University Health Plans.
Statements are available electronically prior to the start of the semester and are due on the following schedule (subject to change):
- Fall: Payment in full or a payment plan must be finalized by July 1st.
- Spring: Payment in full or a payment plan must be finalized by January 3rd.
- Summer and Winter sessions: Payment is due by the posted payment date for the session.
There are many ways to pay your statement charges:
- 529 Plan Disbursements
- Check/Cash
- Credit/Debit Cards
- Financial Aid Loans & Grants
- Monthly Payment Plans
- GI Bill / Yellow Ribbon Program
- MEFA UPlan
- Scholarships from other companies/organizations in your community and extended community.
Students who are considering withdrawing should contact Deborah Champagne, Director, Student Accounts at 508-213-2320 or Deborah.champagne@nichols.edu or Jackie Chaisson, Assistant Director, Student Accounts at 508-213-2379 or Jacquelyn.chaisson@nichols.edu to review any potential financial impact.
Residence Life Fees – Academic Year 2024 – 2025
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single Room Supplement | $3,275 |
| Single Room Supplement – Copper Beech | $3,275 |
| Returned Check Fee | $50 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $1,500 |
International Students – Academic Year 2024 – 2025
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| International Student Fee | $650 |
Notations
¹ The cost of textbooks is not included in tuition charges. Textbooks are purchased separately through the First Day® Complete program. Students may be eligible to obtain a book voucher from Student Financial Services. Contact sfs@nichols.edu to learn more about our book voucher program.
² Residency changes during the term:
- Resident to Commuter: If you move off campus during the term, your room and meal is pro-rated according to the Withdrawal Policy. There is a very limited time frame to receive a pro-rate of charges.
- Commuter to Resident: Becoming a resident student mid-term is subject to room availability. Please contact the Residence Life Department to discuss your options at reslife@nichols.edu.
All Resident students are required to have a meal plan. A Commuter Meal Plan is also available. Contact sfs@nichols.edu for more information.