Several kinds of tuition waivers are available to Bunker Hill Community College students. These waivers include, but are not limited to, National Guard, veterans, senior citizens, Native Americans, state employees and wards of the state. In order to receive a tuition discount, students must present the waiver at the time of registration. If students present the waiver after registration, the College will make no adjustment.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not fund all courses; therefore, the use of certain waivers for those unfunded courses will be restricted. Students eligible for waivers should obtain clarification from the Admissions and Registration Desk before making course selections.
For more information on all categories of Tuition Waivers, visit The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance State Financial Aid Programs.
Employee Tuition / Fee Waivers Summary
BHCC AFSCME, BHCC MCCC/MTA & BHCC Non-Unit Classified Employees
| Employee Category | State-Supported SS | Non-State Supported NS | Non-Credit Tuition NOCR*** | General Course Fee GCFE | Technology Fee & TECF | High Cost Course Fee HCCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Full-time-Dependents | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part-time | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part-time-Dependents | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Non BHCC AFSCME & Non-Unit Classified Employees
| Employee Category | State-Supported SS | Non-State Supported NS | Non-Credit Tuition NOCR*** | General Course Fee GCFE | Technology Fee & TECF | High Cost Course Fee HCCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time & Dependents | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Part-time & Dependents | 50% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Non BHCC MCCC/MTA Employees
| Employee Category | State-Supported SS | Non-State Supported NS | Non-Credit Tuition NOCR*** | General Course Fee GCFE | Technology Fee & TECF | High Cost Course Fee HCCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Employees & Dependents | 100% | 50% | 50% |
50% State 0% non state |
50% State 0% non state |
0% |
| Part-time Employees & Dependents | NOT ELIGIBLE | NOT ELIGIBLE | NOT ELIGIBLE |
NOT ELIGIBLE |
NOT ELIGIBLE |
Non BHCC Non-Unit Employees
| Employee Category | State-Supported SS | Non-State Supported NS | Non-Credit Tuition NOCR*** | General Course Fee GCFE | Technology Fee & TECF | High Cost Course Fee HCCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time & Dependents | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Part-time Non Unit Professionals & Dependents | 50% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
Other State Employees
| Employee Category | State-Supported SS | Non-State Supported NS | Non-Credit Tuition NOCR*** | General Course Fee GCFE | Technology Fee & TECF | High Cost Course Fee HCCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Employees & Dependents | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| State Police & Firefighters | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
**Children of community colleges and university AFSCME members must be dependents 25 years old or less to be eligible for tuition waiver.
Other Categories
| Category | State-Supported SS | Non-State Supported NS | Non-Credit Tuition NOCR*** | General Course Fee GCFE | Technology Fee & TECF | High Cost Course Fee HCCR | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens (over 60 years) | 100% | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | More Information |
| Native Americans (Must be a state of MA resident for at least 6 months) | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | More Information |
| Mass Rehab / Mass Commission for the Blind | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | More Information |
| 9/11/2001 Tragedy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | More Information |
| High School Valedictorian | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | More Information |
| Human Service Workers | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | For Specified Courses approved by hiring agency only |
| Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | More Information |
| Cross registered students | 100% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | See Admissions |
Non-BHCC Employees and their dependents in all Categories are responsible for certain fees, such as High Cost Course Fees. Certain courses must pay an additional fee of $50 per credit hour. Some Music courses must pay an additional $375.00 per course. Other courses with special fees may be added. Please note: All fees are subject to change.
Categorical & Other Tuition/Student Fee Waiver Summary
For more information on all categories of Tuition Waivers, visit The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance State Financial Aid Programs.
Veterans
Veterans are eligible for the 40-100% Federal Tuition Reimbursement Program. See Tuition waiver for all Massachusetts veterans to all state colleges and universities
Veterans 40%-100% dependent upon years of service, with honorable discharge should furnish a copy of their documents to the Veterans Center. Post GI bill/Dependents. A veteran must be a legal resident of MA and must not be in default of any federal student loans.
National Guard members
National Guard members are eligible for 100% Tuition Reimbursement Program paid by National Guard. Submit requests online, print certificate once approved see the Veterans Center
Students receiving National Guard Welcome Home benefits should furnish a copy of their Documents to the Veterans Office. Must be an active member of the Massachusetts National Guard in good standing. Has not exceeded the 130 semester credit hours maximum when combined with Certificate of Eligibility.
Adopted/Foster Care Children
Adopted and Foster Care Children are eligible for the State Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Foster Children under 24 years of age at the beginning of the academic year: see the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Foster Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program for program information and eligibility requirements.
Adopted Children under 24 years of age at the beginning of the academic year: See the See the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Adopted Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program for program information and eligibility requirements.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and questions.
The Adopted/Foster Child Fee waiver is based on state-funding, and the percentage of student fees covered is reported to BHCC at the start of each semester. Please note that fee waiver only covers state-supported student fees and all students must file a FAFSA and be making satisfactory academic progress to be eligible. Please furnish Financial Aid office with an official copy of the tuition/fee waiver award letter.