See if You Qualify to Waive or Reduce Your Tuition
In some instances SMCC offers discounted or waived tuition. Check out these programs to see if you qualify.
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New England Regional Student Program
Are you an out-of-state student enrolling at SMCC in an academic program that isn’t offered in your state? If so, you could save thousands with the New England Regional Student Program (NERSP). NERSP may be able to provide you reduced tuition rates if the program you want to study isn’t available in your state.
View a list of programs approved by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) listed below and visit the NEBHE website to view full eligibility details.
CT
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Communications & New Media
- Culinary Arts
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Fire Science
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Plumbing
- Marine Science
- Plumbing and Heating
MA
- Architectural & Engineering Design
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Construction Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Fire Science
- Marine Science
- Plumbing & Heating
- Precision Machining & Manufacturing
NH
- Biotechnology
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Communications & New Media
- Construction Technology
- Fire Science
- Horticulture
- Marine Science
- Plumbing and Heating
- Precision Machining & Manufacturing
RI
- Architectural & Engineering Design
- Automotive Technology
- Biotechnology
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Communications & New Media
- Construction Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Plumbing
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Information Technology
- Marine Science
- Medical Assisting
- Nutrition &Â Dietetics
- Paramedicine
- Plumbing & Heating
- Precision Machining & Manufacturing
VT
- Biotechnology
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Cyber Security
- Fire Science
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Plumbing
- Hospitality Management
- Marine Science
- Nutrition &Â Dietetics
- Paramedicine
- Plumbing and Heating
- Precision Machining & Manufacturing
Think you may qualify?
Once you’ve been accepted to SMCC, fill out a NERSP application and send it to our Admissions Office. They’ll take it from there by reviewing your application and letting you know if you qualify. The review process usually takes only a couple of days, so you won’t have to wait long to find out.
Get the process started! Download the NERSP Application.
Tuition Waivers
SMCC offers the following tuition waivers:
Native American Tuition Waiver
SMCC waives all or a portion of tuition charges for degree-seeking students who are Maine residents and who can document their membership or ancestry in a federally recognized Native American Tribe. The waiver is equal to in-state tuition charged to the student in a semester less any other grant aid awarded to the student. In addition to completing a FAFSA, the student must complete an SMCC Native American Tuition Waiver Application and submit it to the appropriate tribal office for certification. The completed and certified application must be returned to the SMCC Financial Aid Office. Download, complete and submit the Native American Tuition Waiver Application now.
Opportunity Maine Tax Credit
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver
Maine residents who are 65 years or older are eligible for a limited tuition waiver. The waiver applies to tuition only (not books, lab, or other student fees). The waiver is for a maximum of 6 credit hours per semester and up to 23 credit hours per person.
Once you’ve enrolled, bring or send proof of your age to the Student Accounts Office and we’ll take care of the rest.
State of Maine – Dependents of Veterans Tuition Waiver
If you are a dependent of a veteran, you may be eligible for waived tuition. To learn more about this waiver, visit the State of Maine’s Bureau of Veterans’ Services website.
Please note that SMCC’s tuition waivers do not cover fees. To view a breakdown of costs visit our Tuition & Fees webpage.