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The tuition for full-time students applies to any student enrolling for 12 to 18 credits (four to six courses) for the semester. Students enrolling for nine or fewer credits (three or fewer courses) are considered part-time students and pay tuition based on the number of credits elected.

Tuition for each semester is due in full in the college business office before the beginning of each semester. Due dates are announced in student billing packages that are mailed in the summer for the first semester and in the fall for the second semester. A payment received after the due date is subject to a $75 late fee.

Students may pay tuition monthly through Montserrat's arrangement with Academic Management Services (AMS). Payments begin in July, but students may enroll in the plan after that month.

Students who cannot meet payment deadlines because of delays in anticipated student loans or other student aid must make arrangements with the business office before tuition is due.

Cost of Attendance 2008 - 2009

tuition and fees 12 to 18 credits	new students	returning students	description
tuition*	$22,470	$22,470	$11,235 / semester
General Fee**	$600	$600	$300 / semester
Communications & Network Fee	$150	$150	All Students
Student Activities Fee	$100	$100	All Students
Orientation Fee	$100		New Students Only
Graduation Fee		$50	Graduating Seniors
Starter Kit****	est. $825		New Students
Health Insurance
Domestic Students	$1,089	$1,089	Required by MA law unless otherwise insured
International	$1,089	$1,089	Required by MA law
Tuition Insurance estimate
Tuition Only (defined by carrier)	$350	$350	May be waived if paperwork complete by August 1
Tuition and Housing (defined by carrier)	$440	$440	May be waived if paperwork complete by August 1
Housing
Housing, Double Room (as double)	$6,000	$6,000	$3,000 per semester
Housing, Double Room (as single)	$7,870	$7,870	$3,935 per semester
Housing, Single Room	$7,835	$7,835	$3,917.50 per semester
Housing Damage Deposit (refundable)***	$300	$300	Refunded upon graduation or withdrawal from the college
Totals for the Year	est. $32,055	est. $31,130	Estimate based on: full tuition, fees, starter kit (Freshman only), double occupancy, health insurance, tuition & housing withdrawal insurance, housing damage deposit.
Additional Fees and Deposits
Application Fee	$50		Application for Admission
Transcript Fee		$4	Request for Transcript
Tuition Deposit†	$250		Required of all newly admitted students
Housing Deposit†	$275		Not refundable or transferable

*tuition per credit hour: $ 896
**general fee per credit hour: $ 25
*** Not to be confused with the $275 non-refundable housing deposit for incoming freshman and transfers
**** if waived, $ 40 consumable fee is required
†All tuition deposits for newly admitted students for fall semester, are non-refundable after May 1 and are deducted from the final bill. Housing deposits are always non-refundable.

More than 18 credit hours will be charged per credit hour and added to the full time charge
The college reserves the right to adjust costs and fees it deems necessary without prior notice.

Housing Fees
A housing deposit fee is required to secure placement in college housing, and a security deposit charge is assessed during the first semester of occupancy. The housing deposit is non-refundable.
College housing fees are paid by semester and are included on the semester tuition bill. The housing fee covers the semester rental and all utilities.

Health Insurance
Massachusetts state law requires that all students enrolled for nine credits or more be covered by a medical insurance plan. For students who do not have medical insurance coverage, Montserrat provides a plan for basic health and accident coverage.

This health insurance fee is automatically added to the first semester's tuition bill. If covered by a comparable or better health insurance plan, the student may deduct the health insurance amount from the tuition bill and submit a completed health plan insurance waiver along with the initial tuition payment.

General Fee
The general fee supports student activities, student museum memberships, visiting artists, model fees, graduation fees, and other all-college events.

Occasionally, courses may require additional fees to cover special materials that students use in class. If special fees are to be assessed, they will be listed in the course syllabus. Courses in graphic design, computer design, photography, printmaking, and sculpture might fall into this category.

Orientation Fee
All new incoming students are required to pay an orientation fee that helps support orientation activities.

Art Supply Starter Kit
As a service to all new students, Montserrat prepares a comprehensive package of recommended art materials and books. This art supply starter kit includes more than 100 items and provides most of the basic materials needed for the foundation year.

Because we purchase these supplies in quantity, we are able to provide these materials at approximately 20 percent less than retail.

Student Activities Fee
The student activities fee supports a wide range of activities and events, from coffee houses and free figure drawing workshops to holiday parties and the annual all-school picnic. The fee also helps to support the student lounge.

Tuition (Housing) & Fees Medical Withdrawal Insurance
As a service to our students, Montserrat College of Art is now offering Tuition, Housing & Fees Medical Withdrawal Insurance to our students. In the event of an approved medical withdrawal from the College, you will be reimbursed 75% of your tuition, housing (if you reside in College housing) and fees (excluding orientation fee, health insurance fee and starter kit fee). All enrolled students will receive a detailed brochure on this insurance. If you would like a brochure please contact the Bursar at 978 921 4242 x1172.
This medical withdrawal insurance fee is automatically added to the first semester's tuition bill. Students residing in College housing will be billed for Tuition, Housing & Fees Medical Withdrawal Insurance. If you choose not to carry the Medical Withdrawal Insurance you MUST complete a waiver and give it to the Bursar by August 1, 2007. We cannot reverse the insurance charges if waivers are received after August 1, 2007 and you will automatically be enrolled in the plan.