Tuition and Fees

For the 2010-11 Academic Year (May 24, 2010 to May 21, 2011), the Board of Trustees of The New England College of Optometry has set the tuition and fees as follows. An allowance for books, equipment and estimated living expenses are included, for the total cost of attendance.

Four Year OD Program

 

OD2014
(First Year)

 OD2013
(Second Year)		 OD2012
(Third Year)		 OD2011
(Fourth Year)
Tuition* $34,204 $34,204 $34,204 $34,204
Activity Fee * 320** 310 310 310
Course Note Fee 130 130 130 0
Lab Fee 300 0 0 0
Equipment Fee 1,000 785 0 0
Health Insurance*** 1,021 1,021 1,021

1,021
Books and Extra Equipment 870 785 270

0
Living Allowance 17,640 17,640 21,600

24,000
TOTAL $55,485 $54,875 $57,535 $59,535

 

Accelerated and International Programs

  AODP2013 (Entering 2/11) AODP2012 AODP2011 ASIP2012 ASIP2011
Tuition* $12,590 $46,669 $34,204 $46,669 $34,204
Activity Fee 0 310 310 310 310
Course Note Fee 65 130 0 130 0
Lab Fee 0 300 0 100 0
Equipment Fee 1,000 0 0 0 0
Health Insurance*** 500 1,021 1,021 1,021 1,021
Books and Extra Equipment 120 120 0 2,370 0
Living Allowance 5,880 23,520 24,000 23,520 24,000
TOTAL $20,155**** $72,070 $59,535 $74,120 $59,535

*This rate is effective for students enrolled in both the OD and MS/Vision Science Programs

**Includes a $10 enrollment fee to the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists

***The health insurance fee listed is for a single student with no dependents. The fee can be waived with proof of alternative coverage.  Please contact Barbara McGinley at mcginleyb@neco.edu for more information.

****Costs shown are only for the quarter beginning February 28, 2011 and ending May 21, 2011.

 

Payment Policy

All tuition and fees are due and payable on or before the first day of classes of each term, except for first-year students, which are due by August 1st of the year of entry. Students may not register or attend classes if tuition and fees are not paid in full or appropriate arrangements have not been made with the Chief Financial Officer at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term. The College does not accept credit cards for the payment of tuition and fees. 

Tuition Refund Policy

The College’s Tuition Refund Policy is as follows:

 

Withdrawal Date                                                          Percentage of Tuition and Fees* Refunded

 

Prior to the 1st day of the academic period                                                       100%

During the 1st week                                                                                          90%

During the 2nd to 3rd weeks                                                                              50%

During the 4th to 6th weeks                                                                               25%

After 6 weeks                                                                                                    0%

When calculating refunds, a reasonable administrative fee may be charged.  This fee shall be the lesser of 5% of charges assessed the student or $100.

*All fees, except for the mandatory equipment fee, are non-refundable.  The equipment fee is refundable only if the equipment is returned intact and unopened within the first two weeks of the term.

Repeated Courses Tuition Charges

A student who is not registered full time in the term that the repeated course is given will be charged on a per credit basis for the repeated course as well as any other courses as applicable. A student who is registered full time in the term that the repeated course is given will not be charged additional tuition for the repeated course.

Extended Program Tuition Charges

A student whose program is extended will be subject to applicable tuition and fee charges. A student enrolled less than full-time will be charged at a per credit rate. 

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.