Please note that all fees and tuition are subject to change after July 1. For the most up-to-date tuition and fee costs and additional fee schedules based on your residency status, visit our website at gcc.mass.edu/billing. 

Costs by Residency

Massachusetts Residents and Evening, Online/Remote, Summer and Intersession Courses
The following rates apply to Massachusetts state residents and to all students taking evening, online, summer, and intersession courses, regardless of residency.

• Total: $241 per credit

• Tuition: $26 per credit

• College Service Fee: $215 per credit

New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Students (Day and D/D Course Rates)

• Total: $254 per credit

• Tuition: $39 per credit

• College Service Fee: $215 per credit

Out-of-State (Day and D/D Course Rates)

• Total: $496 per credit

• Tuition: $281 per credit

• College Service Fee: $215 per credit

Tuition rates are calculated based on your residency status.

In-State
An in-state resident is a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident who established a residence in Massachusetts and has maintained continuous residency in Massachusetts for at least the six months immediately prior to the date of enrollment. An individual must be able to prove Massachusetts residency for six continuous months and intent to remain in the state. To apply for in-state residency complete an In-State Tuition Eligibility Form. For further details, contact Enrollment Services at (413) 775-1801.

NEBHE (New England Board of Higher Ed)
Through the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), Massachusetts participates in the Regional Student Program (RSP) which enables students from one New England state to attend public colleges or universities in another New England state at tuition rates below those normally charged to out-of-state students. Eligible New England students who reside outside of Massachusetts currently pay 150 percent of the tuition charged Massachusetts residents. To qualify, a student must be a resident of one of the five other New England states and be pursuing a degree or certificate program not offered at a two-year community college in their home state or offered at a Massachusetts community college closer to their home. For more information, contact the Enrollment Services Office at (413) 775-1801.

Out-of-State
If you do not qualify for in-state residency or NEBHE, you will be charged at the out-of-state rate.

Estimated Expenses

The cost of attending GCC varies depending on a student’s individual circumstances. In general, total expenses for a full academic year based on 12 credits per semester include: tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses such as clothing, laundry, and recreation. The estimated expenses provided below assume in-state residency at 24 credits for the full 2026/2027 academic year.

Annual Board of Higher Education - Affordability Disclosure Statement 

Students who attend Greenfield Community College and other public higher education institutions in Massachusetts receive a substantial subsidy of their cost of education through a state appropriation. The state appropriation lowers the cost of tuition and fees to students. Many needy students also receive financial aid awards to further reduce their costs. 

The annual cost information below is an example of the net cost to a Massachusetts resident taking 30 credit hours per year at Greenfield Community College. Individual costs will vary depending on each student’s particular circumstances. 

Full annual operating cost per student (estimate)  $30,001
- State annual operating subsidy (estimate)          -22,649
= Annual tuition and mandatory fees                         7,352
- Student annual financial aid (average)                  - 4,370
= Net Student Cost                                                  $ 2,982

In addition to the state subsidy and student financial aid, students may also be eligible for federal income tax credits (Hope or Lifetime Learning credit).  Tax credits do not reduce the initial cost to attend college, but are instead a reimbursement of tuition paid. For more information about tax credit eligibility, refer to Internal Revenue Service instructions or ask your tax advisor. 

Student annual financial aid includes all federal and state grants and tuition waivers that may be applied directly to the College’s tuition and fees. Tuition and mandatory fees reflect the cost of the courses; it does not include health insurance or other miscellaneous fees. 

Paying Your Bill

GCC accepts eChecks, checks, cash and credit/debit card payments* (MasterCard, Discover, VISA, and American Express). Online payments can be made through MyGCC. Credit/debit card payments will incur a 3.28% service fee (minimum $1.32 fee). GCC does not receive this fee; it is retained by ACI Payments, Inc., our online credit card processing vendor. Before finalizing your payment, you have an opportunity to review the fee amount and cancel your payment. There is no service fee when paying with an eCheck, check, or cash.

If paying by mail, make checks payable to Greenfield Community College and include your student ID number. Send payments to GCC, Attn: Student Financial Services, 1 College Drive, Greenfield MA, 01301.

Past Due Bills

Past due accounts are subject to the following actions:

• GCC reserves the right to cancel your class schedule for nonpayment.

• You will be denied additional services such as  future registration, release of your grades or release of academic transcripts until your bill is paid in full.

• Past due accounts with balances of $100 or greater will be assessed a one-time $35 late fee per semester.

• Your account will be submitted to a collection agency and you will be responsible for additional collection charges of up to 22.7% of your unpaid balance.

• Your account will be reported to the Massachusetts Debt Intercept Program (balances of $25 or greater) where state and federal payments due you, including state tax refunds, will be intercepted and transferred to Greenfield Community College until your bill is paid in full. Debt Intercept Program: Overdue accounts are subject to Mass. Department of Revenue intercept of state and federal payments, including state tax refunds (MGL C.62D). Please contact the Bursar’s Office to dispute overdue charges or submit a written request for a hearing as allowed under MGL C.30A.

• A $10 late fee may be charged to payment plan accounts for each month a payment is more than 30 days past due.

Pay your past due bill immediately to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Tuition Waivers

GCC accepts tuition waivers (for credit-bearing courses) for certain categories of students; for more information about tuition waivers, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@gcc.mass.edu or visit the Department of Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance. Waivers for non-credit workshops are approved on a case-by-case basis by Workforce Development or Community Engagement.

Categorical Waivers

• Adopted Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program (Code 21)

• Armed Forces (Code 14)

• Clients of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (Code 18) or Commission for the Blind (Code 20)

• Foster Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program (Code 21)

• John and Abigail Adams Tuition Waiver (Code 27)

• Koplik Tuition Waiver (Code 22)

• Massachusetts National Guard Tuition Waiver (Code 13)

• Massachusetts National Guard Welcome Home Tuition and Fee Waiver (Code 12)

• Native American (Code 1)

• Senior Citizen (Code 2 or Code 42)

• Veteran (Code 11)

To be eligible for a categorical tuition waiver a student must:

• Be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the opening of the academic year

• Be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen

• Be in compliance with applicable Selective Service Registration laws

• Not be in default of any federal or state loan or owe a refund on any previously received financial aid

• Be a member of an eligible category as defined below

• In accordance with institutional requirements, each student must present documentation of categorical waiver eligibility to the appropriate college officials

• Enroll in at least three undergraduate credits per semester in state supported undergraduate degree or certificate program

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with federal and institutional standards

Refund Policies

If you are considering dropping classes, exchanging classes (dropping a class and adding another class of equal credit), officially withdrawing from all of your classes, or simply not showing up for classes after the semester begins, it is very important that you review our refund policy to learn when you will be entitled to a reduction in charges or refund of payments.

Before you change your current enrollment plans, contact the Student Financial Services Office to learn how this may impact your financial aid. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for financial aid for the current semester and in future semesters. Students are encouraged to review the Financial Aid Withdrawal Policies on website. For additional information, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@gcc.mass.edu or (413) 775-1109.

Refunds for Credit Courses

You must drop classes or withdraw according to the official policy in order to receive any reduction in charges or refund of payments. In all cases, the date of your formal withdrawal will determine your eligibility for a reduction in charges.

Generally, for the purposes of obtaining a reduction in charges, if you withdraw from regularly scheduled credit classes during the refund period dates, you will receive a reduction in charges of both tuition and fees as follows:

• Prior to and including the first week of classes: 100% of tuition & fees

• During the second week of classes: 75% of tuition

• After the second week of classes: No refund (outstanding balance due in full)

Refund deadlines vary for classes that do not meet for the entire semester (non-standard semesters) and for intersession and weekend class schedules. Most non-standard class refund deadlines are listed on the Registrar’s website. If you do not see your class listed, please contact the registrar's office at (413) 775-1807 to inquire about those deadlines.

Refunds for Non-Credit Workshops

A full refund is made if a non-credit class/workshop is cancelled by the College. Official withdrawal by seven (7) calendar days prior to the first meeting of a workshop results in a refund minus a $10 non-refundable registration fee. Withdrawal beyond that point in time allows for no refund. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing your refund.

Appeals

Submit your detailed request to the Student Financial Services Office within two months (60 calendar days) from the date of the event that caused you to withdraw or stop attending your classes (medical withdrawals/appeals are treated no differently and follow our standard refund policy). Appeals received more than 60 days after the effective date of your withdrawal will not be considered. You must have completed an online Request for Withdrawal from All Classes form. If you simply stopped attending without completing the official withdrawal process, you must do so before filing an appeal. As long as you remain officially enrolled in classes, your appeal will not be considered. If supporting documentation is requested of you, your appeal will not be processed until you provide it. All documentation must be received by the date requested. Appeals will be reviewed in the order they are received. You should receive a reply within 30 days from the date you submitted your appeal.