Financing Your NEC Education
NEC is committed to providing financial support to the world’s best emerging musicians with scholarships based on a combination of financial need and artistic merit.
There are many programs available to help you pay for education-related expenses — including NEC scholarships; federal and state grants; part-time student employment; and loans from federal and private agencies. Most applicants will be offered a financial aid package that combines several of these awards.
90%
of NEC students are supported by scholarships
TUITION + FEES
SELECT YOUR
DEGREE PROGRAM
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Learn More About Health Insurance
Use Our Net-Price Calculator
Download
Application
To-Do List (PDF)
DOWNLOAD FINANCIAL APPLICATION CHECKLIST (PDF)
Undergraduate Programs
For the 2023–2024 Academic Year
Tuition
$56,780
Room + Board
Assumes on-campus housing in a double-occupancy room.
An additional cost applies for suite and single-occupancy rooms.
$19,287
Comprehensive Fee
$1,050
Health Center
$720
$2,384
Total Billed Costs
$80,221
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Learn More About Health Insurance
Use Our Net-Price Calculator
Download
Application
To-Do List (PDF)
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION CHECKLIST (PDF)
Graduate Programs
For the 2023–2024 Academic Year
$56,780*
Comprehensive Fee
$1,050
Health Center
$720
$2,384
Total Billed Costs
$60,934
SELECT YOUR
DEGREE PROGRAM
Undergraduate Programs
For the 2023–2024 Academic Year
Tuition
$56,780
Room + Board
Assumes on-campus housing in a double-occupancy room.
An additional cost applies for suite and single-occupancy rooms.
$19,287
Comprehensive Fee
$1,050
Health Center
$720
$2,384
Total Billed Costs
$80,221
Graduate Programs
For the 2023–2024 Academic Year
$56,780*
Comprehensive Fee
$1,050
Health Center
$720
$2,384
Total Billed Costs
$60,934
SELECT YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM
Undergraduate Programs
For the 2023–2024 Academic Year
Tuition
*Tuition for the 1-Year Undergraduate Certificate is $45,420
Food + Housing
Assumes on-campus housing in a double-occupancy room.
An additional cost applies for suite and single-occupancy rooms.
Comprehensive Fee
Health Center
$2,567
Total Billed Costs
Graduate Programs
For the 2023–2024 Academic Year
Tuition
*Tuition for the 1-Year Graduate Certificate is $45,420
Comprehensive Fee
Health Center
$3,097
Total Billed Costs
FINANCIAL AID
KEY DATES
February 5
NEC application for institutional scholarship + financial assistance due
February 15
Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing deadline (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) for new applicants
April 15
Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing deadline (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) for returning students.
Know your options. Make a plan. Our financial aid guide breaks down the basics for students and parents.
The Financial Aid Office at NEC is committed to helping prospective students and their parents balance the educational possibilities and financial responsibilities of studying at NEC and plan for this profoundly influential life experience.
Our Financial Aid Guide covers topics including:
- The types of financial aid available to you
- What to do after you’ve received your financial aid letter
- How to remain eligible for your financial aid
- When your funds will disburse
- Student loan terms and repayment
FINANCIAL AID CONTACT
