Tuition and Fees

IN-STATE STUDENTS (New Hampshire Residents) 

*$215 per credit

New Hampshire residents qualify for in-state tuition rates for day courses.  In addition, students living within a 50-mile radius of a GBCC campus will be charged in-state tuition rates for day courses.  

A member of the Armed forces of the United States stationed in this state under military orders, or stationed in a contiguous state but temporarily living in New Hampshire, shall be entitled to classification for himself/herself, spouse, and dependent children, as in-state for tuition purposes, so long as said orders remain in effect and residence in New Hampshire is continued. Furthermore, military personnel who are residents of another state but choose New Hampshire as their residence within 90 days of being discharged from the military will be considered New Hampshire residents and charged in-state tuition. 

VA beneficiaries enrolled under the Veterans Educational Assistant Improvement Acts of 2010 will be charged in-state tuition.

• A veteran, as defined under RSA 21:50, I, or a covered individual, as defined under Chapter 30 or 33 of Title 38 of the United States Code using educational assistance benefits provided under federal law, shall be charged in-state tuition while living in New Hampshire and enrolled.
• A spouse or child using educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to Chapter 30 or 33 of Title 38 of the United States Code shall be charged in-state tuition while living in New Hampshire and enrolled.  

ALL students will be charged in-state tuition rates for evening, weekend, and online courses.

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL STUDENTS (CT, MA, ME, RI, VT)

• $323 per credit

Students must be matriculated in a program and must indicate eligibility on the application for admission to the College. 

OUT OF STATE STUDENTS 

• $490 per credit 

 *The tuition rate is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees and is subject to change without notice. 

CHANGE OF STATUS

Any student who has been classified as Out-of-State or New England Regional for tuition purposes, may apply to the College's Admissions Office for a change of residency status by the following deadlines: September 1 for the Fall semester, January 1 for the Spring semester, and June 1 for the Summer term. 

CLINICAL SURCHARGE: All students taking clinical courses will be charged a clinical surcharge of $500 per semester.  This surcharge is designed to assist in covering the expenses associated with clinical classes.  This fee is in addition to the academic instruction fee. 

PROTESTED CHECKS: A fee of $35 may be charged for any check protested or returned for nonsufficient funds.  

LIBRARY FINES: Students will be assessed a fine of $0.25 per item/per day for all overdue library materials.  The cost of replacement is charged for unreturned materials.

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION FEE  An additional fee will be charged for all Laboratory/Clinical/Practicum or other similar experiences.  This fee is calculated by subtracting the number of lecture hours from the number of credit hours and multiplying the remainder by $110.  This fee will be added to the normal tuition charge for that course (see example).  Fee will be charged to all students with no exceptions.

DIRECTED / INDEPENDENT STUDY 

Directed/Independent Study courses follow the same registration and credit fees charges as other courses and will be charged the day rate and based on residency.  Lab fees will also be charged, if appropriate.

COMPREHENSIVE FEE 

$25 per credit - This fee is charged for every credit in each credit-bearing course regardless of the number of credits taken.   

Payment of Tuition Deposit

Applicants accepted as students into the Nursing, Surgical Technology, Welding, and Veterinary Technology programs must pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 within thirty days of notification of acceptance or prior to term start.  The deposit reserves a place for the student in the program, not specific classes and is applied toward the first semester’s tuition.   

Senior Citizens

NH residents aged 65 and over may enroll in credit courses at a tuition cost of 50% at Great Bay Community College two days prior to the start of classes if space is available.  The Academic Instruction Fee and other fees must be paid by the student.  Full tuition and other fees will be charged for all noncredit, enrichment, professional development, and recertification classes.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Billing for tuition and fees is coordinated through the College’s Business Office.  Electronic billing reminders are periodically emailed to the student’s Great Bay Community College email account.  Payment arrangements must be made prior to the published deadlines for each part of term.  Discover, Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash are accepted as payment.  Payment plans are available at the Welcome Center through Nelnet/Enterprise Tuition Management.  If payment arrangement is not made by the established payment deadline, students may be administratively withdrawn from classes.  Students who register after the established payment deadline must make payment or adequate payment arrangements at the time of registration and will remain responsible for tuition and fees. 

Collection Clause 

The following clause is included on college forms, with areas for student signature, signifying their understanding of their financial obligations.

“I agree that by registering for courses within the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), I am financially obligated for ALL costs related to the registered course(s).  Upon a drop or withdrawal, I agree that I will be responsible for all charges as noted in the student catalog and handbook.  I further understand that if I do not make payment in full, my account may be reported to the credit bureau and/or turned over to an outside collection agency.  I also agree to pay for the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage of the debt up to a maximum of 35%, and all additional costs and expenses, including any protested check fees, court filing costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, which will add significant costs to my account balance.”

VA Beneficiaries

The Registrar’s Office verifies VA beneficiaries’ registrations after the Add/Drop period of the semester. 

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (Section 103)

Covered individuals using Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program or Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill ® will not be penalized while awaiting VA tuition and fee payments:

• The College cannot deny a student access to classrooms, libraries, or other institutional facilities.
• The College cannot make the student borrow money to cover the cost while waiting for payment.
• The College cannot charge a student a late fee or penalty.

The covered period:

• Protection begins when the student provides the College with a Certificate of Eligibility ‘COE’ or a Statement of Benefit.
• Students should submit the COE or Statement of Benefits no later than the first day of the program.
• Each semester, students should submit the ‘VA Certification Request Form’ to the Registrar’s Office.
• The covered period ends when VA makes payment or 90 days after the date the College certifies tuition and fees.

GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web stie at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.