2018-19_Tuition_Break_Maine-Residents

2018-19 new england board of higher education’s for maine residents What is Tuition Break? SAVE on TUITION The New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program (RSP) Tuition Break enables eligible students to be charged a tuition rate that is significantly lower than the regular out-of-state tuition rate & choose from HUNDREDS OF DEGREE PROGRAMS Tuition rates and savings vary by institution and are posted on NEBHE’s website The current average annual savings for a full-time student is $8,000 How to be eligible Maine residents are eligible for degree programs that are not offered by Maine’s public colleges or universities, and are offered through Tuition Break by public colleges and universities in the other five New England states at out-of-state public colleges & universities in Other ways to be eligible Some colleges allow proximity eligibility – for students who live closer to an out-of-state college Some community colleges allow eligibility for most or all of their programs Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont New England Regional Student Program - Tuition Break How to apply • • Select a college that offers a degree program approved through the RSP Tuition Break • Complete the college’s admissions application and declare an RSP Tuition Break degree program as the intended major • Once accepted to the college, confirm with admissions that the college has granted RSP Tuition Break status www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak new england board of higher education’s for maine residents Bachelor’s Programs for Maine Residents Listed by Area of Study: Arts & Liberal Arts • Business & Management • Engineering & Technology • Health & Human Services • Science & Math Arts & Liberal Arts Acting (BFA) University of Connecticut (Audition required) Africana/Afro-American Studies Rhode Island College University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston University of Rhode Island Analytics University of New Hampshire at Manchester Animation and Illustration Lyndon State College (VT) Archaeology and History University of Massachusetts Boston Artisanry (BFA) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Concentrations in Ceramics; Jewelry, Metals; Textile Design, Fiber Arts) Asian Studies University of Massachusetts Boston Chinese University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Rhode Island University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.) Cinema Production Lyndon State College (VT) Communications Eastern Connecticut State University Framingham State University (MA) (Admission highly competitive) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Communications and Community Media Johnson State College (VT) Communications Media Fitchburg State University (MA) (Highly competitive; Film and Video, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Photography, Professional Communication, Communication Studies and Theater) Comparative Literature University of Massachusetts Amherst Dance Bridgewater State University (MA) Rhode Island College Salem State University (MA) University of Massachusetts Amherst (Audition required) Data Science University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.) Design (Graphic & Web) (BFA) Lyndon State College (VT) Electronic Journalism Arts Lyndon State College (VT) Environmental Design (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Concentrations in Architectural Design,Fashion Design, Industrial Design) Classical Studies University of Massachusetts Boston Ethnic and Gender Studies Westfield State University (MA) Classics University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Three-Dimensional (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design Cognitive Science University of Connecticut Communication Design (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Concentrations in Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Metals, Jewelry, Sculpture) Fine Woodworking and Furniture Design ∆ Johnson State College (VT) Game Design Fitchburg State University (MA) (Concentrations in Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak German (Language) Southern Connecticut State University University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.) Global Studies Framingham State University (MA) Rhode Island College Graphic/Information Design (BFA) Central Connecticut State University Plymouth State University (NH) Greek University of Vermont Holocaust and Genocide Studies Keene State College (NH) Human Rights University of Connecticut Italian Central Connecticut State University Salem State University (MA) Southern Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island Italian Literary and Cultural Studies University of Connecticut Japanese University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.) Judaic Studies University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst Justice Studies (dual major) University of New Hampshire (Eligibility limited to students who have declared a first major, completed at least one semester and earned a minimum 2.5 GPA) Landscape Architecture University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Rhode Island (Admission highly competitive) 857-284-4879 tuitionbreak@nebhe.org Bachelor’s Programs for Maine Residents Latin Social Thought and Political Economy University of Massachusetts Amherst Service Operations Management University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Sociology/Applied Social Relations Eastern Connecticut State University Social Entrepreneurship Johnson State College (VT) Sound Recording Technology University of Massachusetts Lowell Supply Chain Management University of Rhode Island Spanish for Business Castleton University (VT) Textile Marketing University of Rhode Island Linguistics/Philosophy University of Connecticut Sustainability (dual major) University of New Hampshire Engineering & Technology Linguistics/Psychology University of Connecticut Sustainable Community Development University of Massachusetts Amherst Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island Technical Theatre (BFA) University of Connecticut University of Vermont Latin American Studies Rhode Island College University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Boston Legal Studies University of Massachusetts Amherst (Sophomore, junior and senior level entry only) (Admission highly competitive) Maritime Studies University of Connecticut Media (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Concentrations in Photography, Film, Video, Interrelated Media) Middle Eastern Studies University of Massachusetts Amherst Music Business University of Massachusetts Lowell Music Business and Industry Lyndon State College (VT) Music Technology (Music BA) Plymouth State University (NH) Neuropsychology University of New Hampshire at Manchester Philosophy and Public Policy University of Massachusetts Boston Photography Fitchburg State University (MA) Salem State University (MA) Portuguese Rhode Island College University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Professional Writing Salem State University (MA) Puppetry (BFA) University of Connecticut (Audition required) Russian University of New Hampshire University of Vermont Russian and East European Studies University of Massachusetts Amherst Sculpture (BFA) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Audition required) (Interview required) Technical Theatre (BFA/BA) Salem State University (MA) (Interview required) Urban Studies Worcester State University (MA) Visual Design (BFA) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Concentrations in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography) Writing and Rhetoric University of Rhode Island Youth Development Rhode Island College Business & Management Actuarial Science and Finance University of Connecticut Business Technology and Management Vermont Technical College Community Development University of Massachusetts Boston Hospitality Management Salem State University (MA) University of New Hampshire (eligibility starts junior year) Architectural Engineering Technology Vermont Technical College Aviation Management Bridgewater State University (MA) Biomedical Engineering University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Lowell University of Rhode Island Computer Engineering Technology Central Connecticut State University Vermont Technical College Electromechanical Engineering Technology Vermont Technical College Emergency Management Massachusetts Maritime Academy Environmental Engineering University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire Homeland Security University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire at Manchester Industrial and Systems Engineering University of Rhode Island Industrial Engineering and Operations Research University of Massachusetts Amherst (Sophomore, junior and senior level entry only) Labor Relations and Human Resource Management Eastern Connecticut State University Management and Engineering for Manufacturing University of Connecticut Labor Studies University of Massachusetts Boston Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Massachusetts Maritime Academy Public Management Plymouth State University (NH) Rhode Island College Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies University of Connecticut (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Regional Planning Westfield State University (MA) Materials Science and Engineering University of Connecticut Nuclear Engineering University of Massachusetts Lowell Ocean Engineering University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island Plastics Engineering University of Massachusetts Lowell Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak to view all programs (associate, bachelor’s and graduate) Bachelor’s Programs for Maine Residents Renewable Energy Vermont Technical College Robotics and Mechatronics Central Connecticut State University Sustainable Product Design and Innovation Occupational Therapy University of New Hampshire (Eligibility only for the senior year Worcester State University (MA) (Entry-level master’s degree program) Keene State College (NH) Outdoor Education Johnson State College (VT) University of New Hampshire Health & Human Services Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS) University of Rhode Island Adventure Education Plymouth State University (NH) Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies Rhode Island College Community Health and Wellness Rhode Island College Western Connecticut State University Cytotechnology University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Diagnostic Genetic Sciences University of Connecticut (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Diagnostic Medical Sonography Rhode Island College Dietetics University of Connecticut (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Fashion Design and Retailing Framingham State University (MA) Food Safety Rhode Island College Health Care Management University of Connecticut (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Health Management and Policy Rhode Island College University of New Hampshire Mountain Recreation Management Lyndon State College (VT) Movement Science: Wilderness Leadership Concentration ∆ Westfield State University (MA) Neuroscience and Behavior University of New Hampshire University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.) Nuclear Medicine Technology Rhode Island College Salem State University (MA) (Preparation for pharmaceutical, health care industries Pharmacy (6-yr Pharm D) withdrawn from Tuition Break effective fall 2016 for new students.) Pharmacy (PharmD) University of Connecticut ( Junior year entry only (freshman and sophomore years are pre-pharmacy) Public Health Sciences University of Massachusetts Amherst Radiologic Technology (Medical Imaging) Rhode Island College (Admission highly competitive) Respiratory Therapy Rhode Island College Southern Connecticut State University (BSRT program) Technology Education Central Connecticut State University Fitchburg State University (MA) Rhode Island College Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design University of Rhode Island 2018-19 Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Salem State University (MA) Climate Change Science ∆ Lyndon State College (VT) Computer Info Systems: Meteorology Lyndon State College (VT) Dairy Management University of New Hampshire Diversified Agriculture Vermont Technical College Ecogastronomy (dual major) University of New Hampshire (Eligibility begins no sooner than sophomore year, after student has declared a primary major and met certain requirements) Environmental Studies and Sustainability ∆ Framingham State University (MA) Rhode Island College Salem State University (MA) University of Massachusetts Boston Equine Studies University of New Hampshire Food Systems University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.) Forensic Science University of Massachusetts Lowell Marine Sciences University of Connecticut Wellness and Alternative Medicine Johnson State College (VT) Meteorology Plymouth State University (NH) Western Connecticut State University Science & Math Meteorology (Atmospheric Science) University of Massachusetts Lowell Agriculture Education University of Connecticut Pathobiology University of Connecticut (Integrated bachelor’s/master’s; RSP eligibility starts junior year) Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology University of Rhode Island Astronomy University of Massachusetts Amherst Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) Lyndon State College (VT) (Admission highly competitive) Physiology and Neurobiology University of Connecticut Radiological Health Physics University of Massachusetts Lowell Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems University of Connecticut Turfgrass Science and Management University of Massachusetts Amherst Building and Construction Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst ∆ newly approved program www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak 857-284-4879 tuitionbreak@nebhe.org 2018-19 Associate Programs for Maine Residents Examples of associate degree programs available through Tuition Break are listed below To view a complete list of programs, visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak and select the Find a Program tab Some colleges also allow eligibility for certificates and additional programs, including the “proximity” option Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak and select the Eligibility/FAQs tab for details Examples of Programs: View complete list online Arts & Liberal Arts Creative Writing Holyoke Community College (MA) Deaf Studies: Interpreting Transfer Northern Essex Community College (MA) Engineering & Technology Science & Math Animation and Graphic Game Programming Bristol Community College (MA) NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Agribusiness Management Vermont Technical College Audio Engineering Mount Wachusett Community College (MA) Digital Media Lyndon State College (VT) Automation and Robotics Springfield Technical Community College (MA) Fine Woodworking and Furniture Design ∆ Johnson State College (VT) Automotive Technology-Chrysler MassBay Community College (MA) Global Studies ∆ Community College of Vermont Interior Design Manchester Community College (NH) Norwalk Community College (CT) Interpreter for the Deaf Northwestern Connecticut Community College Photography Holyoke Community College (MA) Lyndon State College (VT) Mount Wachusett Community College (MA) Professional Writing ∆ Mount Wachusett Community College (MA) Technical Theater Community College of Rhode Island Johnson State College (VT) Business & Management Hospitality and Restaurant Management Nashua Community College (NH) Real Estate/Insurance Bristol Community College (MA) Retail Management Bristol Community College (MA) Holyoke Community College (MA) Aviation Technology Nashua Community College (NH) Honda Automotive Technology Nashua Community College (NH) Industrial Design Technology NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Laser and Fiber Optic Technology Three Rivers Community College (CT) Springfield Technical Community College (MA) Railroad Engineering Technology Gateway Community College (CT) Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Health & Human Services Developmental Disabilities Aide Manchester Community College (CT) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technician) Bunker Hill Community College (MA) Gateway Community College (CT) Springfield Technical Community College (MA) Animal Science (Equine & Dairy / Livestock Options) University of Connecticut Applied Animal Science University of New Hampshire Arboriculture and Community Forest Management University of Massachusetts Amherst Dairy Farm Management Vermont Technical College Environmental Science Community College of Vermont NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) White Mountains Community College (NH) Equine Management University of Massachusetts Amherst Equine Studies Vermont Technical College Integrated Agriculture Management University of New Hampshire Landscape Design and Sustainable Horticulture Vermont Technical College Ornamental Horticulture and Turfgrass Management University of Connecticut Sustainable Food and Farming University of Massachusetts Amherst Turf Management University of Massachusetts Amherst ∆ newly approved program Histotechnician Community College of Rhode Island Holistic Massage Therapy Nashua Community College (NH) Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak to view more programs Medical Imaging Bunker Hill Community College (MA) Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak to view all programs (associate, bachelor’s and graduate) Tuition Break: Participating Colleges and Universities Connecticut Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Asnuntuck Community College Capital Community College Gateway Community College Housatonic Community College Manchester Community College Middlesex Community College Naugatuck Valley Community College Northwestern Connnecticut Community College Norwalk Community College Quinebaug Valley Community College Three Rivers Community College Tunxis Community College Central Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University Western Connecticut State University University of Connecticut Maine Maine Community Colleges Central Maine Community College Eastern Maine Community College Kennebec Valley Community College Northern Maine Community College Southern Maine Community College Washington County Community College York County Community College Maine Maritime Academy University of Maine University of Maine at Augusta University of Maine Farmington University of Maine at Fort Kent University of Maine at Machias University of Maine at Presque Isle University of Southern Maine Roxbury Community College Springfield Technical Community College Massachusetts State University Bridgewater State University Fitchburg State University Framingham State University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Maritime Academy Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Salem State University Westfield State University Worcester State University University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University of Massachusetts Lowell University of Massachusetts Worcester New Hampshire New Hampshire Community Colleges Great Bay Community College Lakes Region Community College Manchester Community College Nashua Community College NHTI, Concord’s Community College River Valley Community College White Mountains Community College University System of New Hampshire Keene State College Plymouth State University University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire-Manchester Rhode Island Community College of Rhode Island Rhode Island College University of Rhode Island Massachusetts Vermont Massachusetts Community Colleges Berkshire Community College Bristol Community College Bunker Hill Community College Cape Cod Community College Greenfield Community College Holyoke Community College Massachusetts Bay Community College Massasoit Community College Middlesex Community College Mount Wachusett Community College North Shore Community College Northern Essex Community College Quinsigamond Community College Vermont State Colleges Community College of Vermont Castleton University Johnson State College Lyndon State College Vermont Technical College University of Vermont www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak Tuition savings • 9,001 students saved $60 million-plus on their 2016-17 tuition bills • A full-time student saved an average of $8,000 • Since 1957, New England students and families have saved over $1 billion Tuition Break allows an eligible student to pay a discounted rate, which is significantly less than out-of-state tuition The rate is based on a percentage (up to a maximum of 175 percent) of a college’s in-state rate FOR EXAMPLE IN-STATE TUITION $10,000 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION $23,000 TUITION BREAK SAVINGS - TUITION RATE $15,000 $8,000 in 10 students in New England transfer at least once in their college career Thinking about transferring? You can save on tuition when you transfer from community college to an eligible program at an out-of-state public four-year institution in New England nebhe.org/tuitionbreak/transfer 857-284-4879 tuitionbreak@nebhe.org