Financial Aid & Cost

How do you measure the value of your education? 

Our students tell us that MCLA is the right choice because they receive a rare combination of quality academics and affordability.  After all, the idea is to graduate from a great college with incredible opportunity, not incredible debt.  Here's how.

Create Opportunity, Not Debt.

You can find the estimated yearly expenses listed below.  These expenses are subject to change. For additional information please contact the MCLA Bursar's Office at (413) 662-5230.

Approximate Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts Residents              $8,075
New York & NEBHE*                       $8,590
Out-of-State                                 $17,020

Room & Board
All states                                        $9,050

* The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) provides an 85% tuition reduction to the following:

ME, RI:              English/Communications 
                          (media) majors

RI:                     Athletic Training majors

CT, NH, RI, VT   Arts Management majors

Southern VT:    based on "proximity rule"
                          or distance from MCLA

Financial Aid

Approximately 85% of our students receive some form of financial assistance. Most packages consist of a combination of grants, loans, and part-time employment. There are also a number of alternative loan and payment plans available to ensure that you can take advantage of a great education.

Scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships to qualified students, through our admission office.  Once you apply for admission, you've automatically applied for one of our scholarships, no extra steps needed.

Families should recognize that students will incur additional expenses beyond the direct costs listed above. These expenses include such things as orientation, books, personal items and transportation costs.