Financial Information

• Tuition and Fees 
• Admission 
• Tuition 
• Special Rates 
• Other Charges 
• Learning and Assessment Center 
• Individualized M.Ed. 
• Graduation and Transcripts 
• Late Degree Completion Fees 
• Graduation Clearance 
• Business Office Information 
• General Information 
• Office Hours 

"More than 85% of our students receive assistance."

"Cambridge College participates in a variety of federal and institutional financial aid programs."

Rates are current as of August 2002, and are subject to change without notice. For further information, see the Cambridge College Course Catalog. Click the following link for National Institute for Teaching Excellence (NITE) Program expenses.

At Cambridge College, we have many ways to help remove the financial barriers between you and the education you deserve. The College participates in a variety of programs that provide financial aid options to students,including low interest loans, grants, and work study opportunities. Eligible students may also apply for scholarships and financial aid. Or, if you prefer, you may arrange to make tuition payments in equal installments through the Academic Management Service payment plan. Application forms are available at Students Account Receivable.

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Tuition and Fees

Admission

Application Fee

$30

Non-refundable

Application Fee

$50

Non-refundable

Admission deposit

$100

Non-refundable, credited toward tuition

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Tuition

Tuition Rates are set by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Current rates apply to all students.

Undergraduate

$300

Per credit hour ($900 for a three-credit course)

Graduate

$350

Per credit hour ($1050 for a three-credit course)

CAGS

$375

Per credit hour ($1,125 for a three-credit course)

Courses offered in collaboration with other institutions: Tuition and other fees may differ from standard Cambridge College rates. Call Business Office, the program director, or admission representative for information.

E-commerce

$930

Per credit hour ($2,790 for a three-credit course)

M.Ed./ Teaching with Internet Technologies

$450

Per credit hour ($1,350 for a three-credit course)

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Special Rates

Alumni College/outreach courses

Special rates apply; see program director for information

Alumni tuition discount

25%

Applies to individual courses only, not to degree programs, Alumni College courses, or courses offered in collaboration with other institutions; good financial standing with the College required; undergraduate courses limited to six credits

Medical Interpreter Training –non-credit

$405

Per course

Course audit fee

$150

Per credit ($450 for a three-credit course); subject to the same add/drop refund/tuition liability policy as are courses for credit

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Other Charges

Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan

Required of all matriculated students by Massachusetts state law; see Student Accounts Office for application and cost, or to fill out a waiver giving proof of insurance coverage by a qualified health insurance plan.

Payment plan service charge

$60

Per Term ( effective Fall 2002)

Checks returned by bank

$20

For each returned check

Financial aid late fee

$50

May be charged if financial aid file is not completed by the add/drop deadline

Course materials fee

varies

For copies and other materials provided

LRN175 materials fee

$75

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Learning and Assessment Center

Undergraduate challenge exams

$100

No charge for exams required to support transfer credit

CLEP and DANTES 3 to 6-credit exams

$100

Partial payment required at time of exam; remainder may be billed

CLEP 12-credit exams

$400

Partial payment required at time of exam; remainder may be billed

Portfolio evaluation fee

$100

Per credit attempted ($300 for a 3-credit course; CMP130 $100)

Counseling Psychology Internship/Practicum fee

$500

Course tuition additional

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Individualized M.Ed.

EIM610 materials fee

$250

Charged in the first term

I.M.Ed. miscellaneous fee

$250

Charged in the first term

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Graduation and Transcripts

Degree processing fee

$110

Charged in last term, for processing records

Official transcripts

$5

Request in writing from Registrar

Transcripts with overnight/rush service

$20

Postage/shiping, if desired is additional

Unofficial transcripts

$2

Given to student

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Late Degree Completion Fees

Active Candidacy fee

$100

Per term with registration as a late degree completion student

Late Capstone Fees - undergraduate

Second and third terms

$200

Per term (includes active candidacy fee); no charge if completed in the next term after the first attempt

Each additional term until completed

$100

Per term

Late Independent Learning/Research Project Fees - graduate and post-graduate

Second and third terms after first registration (must register with final seminar)

$400

Per term (includes active candidacy fee)

Each additional term until completed.

$100

Per term

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Graduation Clearance

All tuition and other charges must be paid in full by the published graduation clearance deadline. Diplomas and transcripts are released only upon full payment. Student accounts that are not fully paid by graduation clearance day may be turned over to a collection agency if the account continues to be delinquent. In such cases, the student will be liable for any court or agency costs (as allowed by Massachusetts law) which may total 40% of the outstanding bill.

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Business Office Information

General Information

For student related matters please contact the the Bursar's Office, call (617) 868-1000 or 1(800) 877-GRAD ext. 326, or send an emailto bursars@cambridgecollege.edufor others business issues (payroll or accounts payable ) please email at business@cambridgecollege.edu send all faxes to (617) 349-3629.

In addition to personal and bank checks, the Business Office accepts MasterCard and VISA payments in person and by phone.

Graduating students' transcripts and diplomas are not released until bills are paid in full, no exceptions.

Office Hours

When classes are in session:

• Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

During InterSession:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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