Tuition & Fees

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General Academic Programs

Residency Status	Tuition Rate per contact hour
In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition	$126.00
In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition	$269.00
Out-of-state Tuition	$350.00
International Tuition	$394.00
General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities.	$34.00

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• ​Tier I Tuition

  Automotive, Audio Technology, Construction Technology, Dental Assistant, Nursing (HNR), Surgical Technology, and Surveying program courses. Note: Law Enforcement Certificate II/Police Academy tuition is assessed at in-district Tier I regardless of residency.

  • Tuition Rates

    Residency Status	Tuition Rate Per Contact Hour
    In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition	$151.00
    In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition	$308.00
    Out-of-state Tuition	$399.00
    International Tuition	$451.00
    General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities.	$34.00
    General Fee for all residencies for Nursing courses (HNR)	$24.00
    Nursing Exam Software Fee for students in ADN & PN programs	$28.75

• ​Tier II Tuition

  Culinary program courses (CUL)

  • Tuition Rates

    Residency Status	Tuition Rate Per Contact Hour
    In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition	$174.00
    In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition	$344.00
    Out-of-state Tuition	$458.00
    International Tuition	$519.00
    General Fee for all residencies for Culinary courses (CUL)	$24.00

• ​Tier III Tuition

  300+ level courses for all programs and all Maritime program courses (MDK, MNG, MNS)

  • Tuition Rates

    Residency Status	Tuition Rate Per Contact Hour
    In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition	$536.00
    In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition	$536.00
    Out-of-state Tuition	$536.00
    International Tuition	$588.00
    Maritime program courses (MDK, MNG, MNS) only:
    Maritime Program Fee	$500.00 per semester (excludes Summer Semester)
    General Fee for all residencies for Maritime courses	$24.00

• Additional Fees For All Programs And Residencies

  • Fees

    Description	Fee
    Course Fees: Charged for specific courses involving additional materials, laboratory supplies and/or network services provided by instructors. For Aviation flight fees, contact the Aviation Department.	Search the Schedule of Classes and select a class to view any fees
    Health Service Fee: Paid fall and spring semesters by all students taking 6 or more contact hours. Includes services of a registered nurse, medical assistant, doctor, and reduced fees for some medications and lab tests. Students enrolled for less than 6 hours may also pay the fee and obtain services by calling (231) 995-1255. (Not charged to high school students)	$40 per semester

• ​Cost of Attendance (COA) Components and Calculation Explanations

  • Estimated cost of attendance figures can be found here. Student-specific COA figures can be found in your NMC Self-Service Financial Aid Awards tab, broken down by which are usually billed directly by the college, and which are not billed by the college but are costs of attending college that students typically incur. Most components are estimated costs based on our system data and outside sources and applied based on the students’ program of study, course enrollment, and living arrangements.

    You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of your COA based on entering your planned program and enrollment and some information on your financial and family situation.

    Full And Half-Time Students *

    • Tuition and fees

      • Tuition and fees are initially calculated based on the average enrollment and cost of the tuition tier ( see the tuition and fee chart) for the students’ program of study. Once enrolled, the tuition and fee component is adjusted to the estimated cost based on actual contact hours. This includes General, Health Service, and program fees.

    • Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

      • These costs are estimated based on previous year data from our system. This includes bookstore purchases as well as course fees charged at registration for books, materials, supplies, and equipment.

    • Living expenses: housing and food

      • Housing costs are initially based on the students' response to living plans on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), whether on-campus or off-campus. If students are charged on their student account for housing, the cost shifts to the on-campus estimate. The estimated amount for on-campus housing is based on the prior-year median charges, adjusted for any current-year increases. The off-campus estimates are based on multiple data sources of area-specific fair market rental costs, including HUDuser.gov. If living with relatives, housing costs are cut in half.
      • Food costs for students in East Hall on-campus housing, costs are estimated for 3 meals a day at the NMC Food Service; For students in North Hall (with kitchens) or off-campus, food costs are based on multiple data sources of area-specific food costs, including USDA.

      • Living Expense Estimates

        Status	Amount
        On Campus, No Children *	$10,600
        On Campus, With Children	$12,850
        Off Campus, No Children	$11,250
        Off Campus, With Children	$14,450
        Off Campus, with Relatives	$8,000

        * Default amount in Cost of Attendance tables

    • Transportation

      • Transportation costs are estimated based on students’ residency and living arrangements. They include the cost of getting to class, work, and traveling home. The amounts for car travel are based on the most recent IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate.

    • Miscellaneous personal expenses

      • Personal expense estimates are based on the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey on Consumer Expenses.

    • Federal student loan fees

      • Loan fees are estimated based on the current rate of federal loan fees for the student. If parent loans are taken, the loan fees are adjusted to cover the actual cost on the loan origination of that loan.

    • Professional licensure, certification

      • The cost of professional licensure or certification is estimated from information provided by the academic area of the students’ program of study. These are only included if:
        • The credential is needed for the NMC program of study or to work in the field that the program prepares students for
        • The cost will be incurred while the student is enrolled in the program, even if the actual test is not until after the end of the program
        • The cost is not already included in another component, such as books and supplies or fees.

    * Some components are removed for students in these situations:

    • For students enrolled less than half-time (6 credits), the living expenses and miscellaneous personal expenses are not included.
    • For students receiving veterans benefits that include a housing allowance, living expenses are removed.
    • If students are enrolled in modules that do not span the entire term, living expenses and transportation expenses are adjusted proportional to the weeks of enrollment.

    COA component estimates are updated regularly throughout the enrollment period for a term based on program, enrollment and other changes. At the time of Pell recalculation date, prior to disbursement, COA is locked in for the semester and can only be adjusted by appeal.

    What If My Costs Are Higher Than Those Listed For Components In My COA?

    Review the Cost of Attendance appeal process here.

    Additional Components That Can Be Added Through An Appeal:

    • Dependent care
    • Disability-related expenses
    • Study abroad expenses
    • Cooperative education costs
    • Personal computers

DUAL ENROLLED/EARLY COLLEGE

Any high school student living out of Grand Traverse County will receive a reduced rate of $160/contact hour.

Tuition Rates (effective Fall semester 2024)  

Rates are established by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change without notice. These are the approved rates as of June 24, 2024 which apply to the 2024–2025 academic years. Tuition charges (except for Maritime courses) are based on contact hours with the instructor. Contact hours are shown on the course schedule. 

Tuition for Fall 2025 is currently calculated at the 2024-2025 rates. When the Board of Trustees approves the 2025-2026 budget (typically in late June), additional charges for tuition and fees may be assessed to your account.

• Download the Tuition and Fee Schedule
• Download a guide to tuition and fees by residency status

IMPORTANT DATES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FAFSA
REGISTRATION