2026-2027 Academic Year Fees
The estimated annual cost of attendance at Holyoke Community College is $11,669 for a full-time Massachusetts resident carrying 12 semester hours per term. Included in this estimate are tuition, health insurance, fees, books, and supplies. Transportation and personal expenses, such as meals in the college’s cafeteria, will vary for each student. In addition, students intending to enroll in specialized areas of study such as music, hospitality management, and health or child-related studies will incur additional expenses for applied music lessons, uniforms, special supplies, and health/physical examinations.
| Tuition ($288 per semester - 12 credits) |
$576 |
| Student Service Fee ($150 per semester) |
$306 |
| Health Insurance (Annual) |
$4,379 |
| Educational Services Fee ($2,556 per semester) |
$5,208 |
| Books and Supplies (Annual) |
$1,200 |
| ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST |
$11,669
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges*
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| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
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Massachusetts Resident |
No Charge |
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Out-of-state Resident |
No Charge |
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International |
$100 |
| Advance Payment/Non-refundable Deposit (per semester) |
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Massachusetts Residents and Out-of-state Residents |
No Deposit |
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International Students |
No Deposit |
| Tuition (per semester, 12 credits) |
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Massachusetts Resident |
$288 |
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Massachusetts Resident/per credit |
$24 |
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Out-of-state Residents and International Students/per semester |
$2,760 |
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Out-of-state Residents and International Students/per credit |
$230 |
| Health Insurance (per year) |
$4,379 |
| Educational service fee ($2,472 per semester) |
$217 per credit |
| Distance learning fee (fully online courses only) |
$21 per credit |
| CEM Fee (Course, Equipment & Materials)–Designated courses only |
$51 per course, when applicable; $102 max per semester |
| Music Fee |
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for 50-minute private lessons |
$714 |
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for ½-hour private lessons |
$408 |
| Late Payment Fee |
$20 |
| NSF Check Fee |
$20 |
| Late Registration Fee |
No Charge |
*All tuition, fees, and expenses are subject to state and legislative action; that and other circumstances may require adjustments in the tuition and fees stated in this catalog.
Registering students should be aware that the fiscal challenges facing the college for the 2026-2027 year may require increases to the amounts listed. The college reserves the right to make such adjustments in these charges as may from time to time be required by the Board of Higher Education or the Board of Trustees. Students acknowledge this reservation by submitting applications for admission or by registering for classes.
Tuition Payments
Payments may be made by check or money order (payable to Holyoke Community College), or may be charged to VISA, MasterCard, or Discover online, or in person at the college’s Student Account Services Office. Please forward all payments to:
Holyoke Community College
ATTN: Student Account Services, Frost 221
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040-1099
Online payments by personal check or credit card can be made through myHCC under My Student Resources Card.
Tuition and Fee* Refunds
A Course Withdrawal, College Withdrawal, or Drop form must be completed to receive any refund. Refunds are based on the date the form is received, regardless of registration date or attendance. For more information on the refund schedule visit the Billing and Refund webpage.
Full-term and Flex Start Courses:
- Prior to and including the first week of classes: 100% of tuition/ESF/fees
- During the second 5 business days of the semester: 50% of tuition/ESF only
- After the 10th business day of the semester: No refund (outstanding balance due in full)
ESF = Educational Service Fees
The following fees are not refundable after the first week of classes, as published in the academic calendar:
- Student Services Fee, and CEM Fee.
- NSF Check, Late Payment, and HCC Monthly Payment Plan enrollment fees are non-refundable in conjunction with withdrawal from the college at any time, including prior to the start of the semester.
*Collection costs: Past due accounts referred to collection agencies will be charged legal fees, plus collection company fees and other costs. Collection costs can be as high as 40% of the past due balance. In addition to a collection agency, unpaid accounts will be referred to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for tax intercept and/or federal refund payments.
Tuition Exemptions
Senior Waiver
Massachusetts residents 60 years old or older may attend Holyoke Community College on a space-available basis for $51 per semester (credit classes only; fee is nonrefundable). Non-credit classes are charged at the catalog rate. Seniors can only start to register for courses two weeks prior to the start of the semester in which they are planning to enroll. Registrations will not be accepted after the end of the add/drop period. For more information, contact the ACT Center (CC 102) at 413.552.2722.
National Guard
Massachusetts residents who are members in good standing of the National Guard are eligible for a tuition and fee waiver for credit-bearing classes. Students are responsible for paying for all additional course fees (i.e. music lessons, nursing fees, etc.). Contact the Veterans Certifying Official (DON 105) at 413.552.2189 or veterans@hcc.edu. Visit Veterans Services for more information.
Veterans
Eligible veterans, reservists, disabled veterans, and dependents of veterans may qualify for an educational benefit from the Veterans Administration. Certain eligible veterans residing in Massachusetts are also entitled to a tuition waiver for credit classes. Students with tuition waivers are responsible for all fees other than tuition. Contact the Veterans Certifying Official (DON 105) at 413.552.2189 or at veterans@hcc.edu. Visit Veterans Services for more information about waivers and benefits.
Other Categorical and Non-Categorical Tuition Waivers
All Native American, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and State Tuition Remission waivers must be received by the Student Account Services Office, (Frost 221), before the first day of the semester.
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