Frequently Asked Questions
When are the bills mailed?
The Bursar's Office bills twice a year for tuition, room, board and fees. The fall semester bills are mailed in July and due in August. The spring semester bills aremailed in December and due in January. Payment is due in full by the date on the bill unless you have contracted with the TMS monthly payment plan. Payment may be in the form of cash, check. Payment by credit card may be made through Tuition Management Systems at www.afford.com. The bills will be mailed to the student's home address unless we are notified of another billing address.
Who can I call if I have a question about my bill?
If you have any questions about your bill, please call the Bursar's Office at (978) 837-5105. We encourage you to call or stop by any time you have a billing question.
Will my financial aid be credited to my bill?
The bill will include credit for financial aid that has been awarded and accepted as of the date of the bill, except for work-study funds and direct loans. Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis, and one half is credited to the student account each semester. If the student receives a scholarship from an outside organization you may deduct it from the amount due on your statement. Please forward a copy of the scholarship award letter to the Bursar's Office.
The bill may not include credit for student or PLUS loans for which you may be eligible because federal regulations prohibit disbursement of funds without a signed promissory note. You may deduct one half of the loan amount for which you are eligible from your bill less a 3% processing fee.
- FEDERAL STAFFORD STUDENT LOAN TABLE
- TOTAL LOAN DEDUCT FALL DEDUCT SPRING
- $3500.00 $1750.00 $1750.00
- $4500.00 $2250.00 $2250.00
- $5500.00 $2750.00 $2750.00
Work-study funds may not be deducted from the bill since funds are paid directly to the student in the form of a paycheck.
What meal plans are offered by the college?
The college offers dormitory residents a choice of three meal plans. Students are billed for the option 13 plus plan, which is the most popular of the plans. To select another meal plan, contact the Office of Resident Life at (978) 837-5507.
- The option 19 plan: three meals per day, Monday thru Friday, with brunch and dinner on the weekends.
- The option 13 plus plan: any 13 meals per week, plus 8 "bonus meals" and $100.00 in "bonus points" per semester. The bonus points are used to make purchases in the Warrior's Den.
- The option 9 plus plan: any; 9 meals per week, plus 6 "bonus meals" and $150.00 in "bonus points".
Commuter students may participate in the 5-meal plan. The cost is $1,325 per year and includes five meals per week plus $50 in “bonus points” per semester. Commuter students should contact the Residence Life Office to sign up for the 5-meal plan.
How can I remove the health insurance charge?
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts mandates that all students enrolling in nine or more credit hours must be covered by health insurance. If you have other coverage, you must complete the waiver form online at www.kosterweb.com. If you do not complete the waiver form online, you must be billed for health insurance. If the waiver is completed after the due date, we will not be able to reverse the billing for the health insurance.