2018-19 new england board of higher education’s

for maine residents

What is Tuition Break? The New England Board of Higher Education’s SAVE on TUITION Regional Student Program (RSP) Tuition Break enables eligible students to be charged a tuition rate that is significantly lower than the regular & choose from out-of-state tuition rate.

Tuition rates and savings vary by institution and are posted on NEBHE’s website. The HUNDREDS current average annual savings for a full-time OF DEGREE student is $8,000. PROGRAMS 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 at out-of-state through Tuition Break by public colleges and universities in the other five New England public colleges states.

& universities in Other ways to be eligible Some colleges allow proximity eligibility – for students who live closer to an out-of-state Connecticut college. Some community colleges allow eligibility for most or all of their programs. Massachusetts How to apply • Select a college that offers a degree New Hampshire program approved through the RSP Tuition Break.

Rhode Island • 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.

New England Regional Student Program - Tuition Break • 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 Communications German (Language) Eastern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University Acting (BFA) Framingham State University (MA) University of Connecticut (Admission highly competitive) University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire (Audition required) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Africana/Afro-American Studies Communications and Community Media Fall 2017 or later.) Rhode Island College Johnson State College (VT) Global Studies University of Connecticut Communications Media Framingham State University (MA) University of Massachusetts Amherst Fitchburg State University (MA) Rhode Island College University of Massachusetts Boston (Highly competitive; Film and Video, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Photography, Professional Graphic/Information Design (BFA) University of Rhode Island Communication, Communication Studies and Central Connecticut State University Analytics Theater) Plymouth State University (NH) University of New Hampshire at Comparative Literature Manchester University of Massachusetts Amherst Greek University of Vermont Animation and Illustration Dance (VT) Bridgewater State University (MA) Holocaust and Genocide Studies Archaeology and History Rhode Island College (NH) University of Massachusetts Boston (MA) Human Rights Artisanry (BFA) University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Connecticut (Audition required) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Italian (Concentrations in Ceramics; Jewelry, Metals; Textile Data Science Central Connecticut State University Design, Fiber Arts) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Salem State University (MA) Asian Studies University of Vermont Southern Connecticut State University (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Amherst Fall 2017 or later.) Chinese University of Massachusetts Boston Design (Graphic & Web) (BFA) University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire Lyndon State College (VT) University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Rhode Island Electronic Journalism Arts University of Rhode Island Italian Literary and Cultural Studies Lyndon State College (VT) University of Vermont University of Connecticut (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Environmental Design (BFA) Fall 2017 or later.) Japanese Massachusetts College of Art and Design Cinema Production (Concentrations in Architectural Design,Fashion University of Massachusetts Amherst Lyndon State College (VT) Design, Industrial Design) University of Vermont (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Classical Studies Ethnic and Gender Studies Fall 2017 or later.) Westfield State University (MA) University of Massachusetts Boston Judaic Studies Classics Fine Arts Three-Dimensional (BFA) University of Connecticut University of Connecticut Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Amherst (Concentrations in Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Metals, University of Massachusetts Amherst Jewelry, Sculpture) Justice Studies (dual major) University of New Hampshire Fine Woodworking and Furniture University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island (Eligibility limited to students who have declared Design ∆ a first major, completed at least one semester and Cognitive Science Johnson State College (VT) earned a minimum 2.5 GPA) University of Connecticut Game Design Landscape Architecture Communication Design (BFA) Fitchburg State University (MA) University of Connecticut Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Amherst (Concentrations in Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) University of Rhode Island (Admission highly competitive)

www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak 857-284-4879 [email protected] Bachelor’s Programs for Maine Residents

Latin Social Thought and Political Economy Service Operations Management University of Vermont University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Latin American Studies Sociology/Applied Social Relations Social Entrepreneurship Rhode Island College Eastern Connecticut State University Johnson State College (VT) University of Connecticut Sound Recording Technology Supply Chain Management University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Lowell University of Rhode Island Legal Studies (Audition required) (eligibility starts junior year) University of Massachusetts Amherst Spanish for Business Textile Marketing (Sophomore, junior and senior level entry only) (VT) University of Rhode Island Linguistics/Philosophy Sustainability (dual major) University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire Engineering & Technology Linguistics/Psychology Sustainable Community Development University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst Architectural Engineering Technology Vermont Technical College Marine Affairs Technical Theatre (BFA) University of Rhode Island University of Connecticut Aviation Management (Admission highly competitive) (Interview required) Bridgewater State University (MA) Maritime Studies Technical Theatre (BFA/BA) Biomedical Engineering University of Connecticut Salem State University (MA) University of Connecticut Media (BFA) (Interview required) University of Massachusetts Lowell Massachusetts College of Art and Design Urban Studies University of Rhode Island (Concentrations in Photography, Film, Video, Worcester State University (MA) Computer Engineering Technology Interrelated Media) Visual Design (BFA) Central Connecticut State University Middle Eastern Studies University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Vermont Technical College University of Massachusetts Amherst (Concentrations in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Electromechanical Engineering Illustration, Photography) Music Business Technology University of Massachusetts Lowell Writing and Rhetoric Vermont Technical College University of Rhode Island Music Business and Industry Emergency Management Lyndon State College (VT) Youth Development Massachusetts Maritime Academy Rhode Island College Music Technology (Music BA) Environmental Engineering Plymouth State University (NH) University of Connecticut Business & Management Neuropsychology University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire at Homeland Security Manchester Actuarial Science and Finance University of New Hampshire University of Connecticut Philosophy and Public Policy University of New Hampshire at University of Massachusetts Boston Business Technology and Management Manchester Vermont Technical College Photography Industrial and Systems Engineering Fitchburg State University (MA) Community Development University of Rhode Island University of Massachusetts Boston Salem State University (MA) Industrial Engineering and Operations Portuguese Hospitality Management Research Rhode Island College Salem State University (MA) University of Massachusetts Amherst (Sophomore, junior and senior level entry only) University of Massachusetts Amherst University of New Hampshire University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Labor Relations and Human Resource Management and Engineering for Management Manufacturing Professional Writing Eastern Connecticut State University University of Connecticut Salem State University (MA) Labor Studies Marine Safety and Environmental Puppetry (BFA) Protection University of Massachusetts Boston University of Connecticut Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Audition required) Public Management Materials Science and Engineering Russian Plymouth State University (NH) University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire Rhode Island College Nuclear Engineering University of Vermont Real Estate and Urban Economic University of Massachusetts Lowell Russian and East European Studies Studies University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Connecticut Ocean Engineering (Junior and senior level eligibility only) University of New Hampshire Sculpture (BFA) Regional Planning University of Rhode Island University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Westfield State University (MA) 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 2018-19

Renewable Energy Occupational Therapy Cartography and Geographic Vermont Technical College University of New Hampshire Information Systems (Eligibility only for the senior year Salem State University (MA) Robotics and Mechatronics Worcester State University (MA) Climate Change Science ∆ Central Connecticut State University (Entry-level master’s degree program) Lyndon State College (VT) Sustainable Product Design and Outdoor Education Innovation Computer Info Systems: Meteorology Johnson State College (VT) Lyndon State College (VT) Keene State College (NH) University of New Hampshire Dairy Management Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS) University of New Hampshire Health & Human Services University of Rhode Island (Preparation for pharmaceutical, health care Diversified Agriculture Adventure Education industries. Pharmacy (6-yr. Pharm D) withdrawn from Vermont Technical College Tuition Break effective fall 2016 for new students.) Plymouth State University (NH) Ecogastronomy (dual major) Pharmacy (PharmD) Chemical Dependency/Addiction University of New Hampshire Studies University of Connecticut (Eligibility begins no sooner than sophomore year, ( Junior year entry only (freshman and sophomore Rhode Island College after student has declared a primary major and met years are pre-pharmacy) certain requirements) Community Health and Wellness Public Health Sciences Environmental Studies and Rhode Island College University of Massachusetts Amherst Sustainability ∆ Western Connecticut State University Radiologic Technology (Medical Framingham State University (MA) Cytotechnology Imaging) Rhode Island College University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Rhode Island College Salem State University (MA) (Admission highly competitive) Diagnostic Genetic Sciences University of Massachusetts Boston University of Connecticut Respiratory Therapy Equine Studies (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Rhode Island College University of New Hampshire Diagnostic Medical Sonography Southern Connecticut State University (BSRT program) Food Systems Rhode Island College University of Vermont Technology Education Dietetics (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Central Connecticut State University University of Connecticut Fall 2017 or later.) (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Fitchburg State University (MA) Forensic Science Rhode Island College Fashion Design and Retailing University of Massachusetts Lowell Framingham State University (MA) Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Marine Sciences Design Food Safety University of Connecticut University of Rhode Island Rhode Island College Meteorology Wellness and Alternative Medicine Health Care Management Plymouth State University (NH) Johnson State College (VT) University of Connecticut Western Connecticut State University (Junior and senior level eligibility only) Science & Math Meteorology (Atmospheric Science) Health Management and Policy University of Massachusetts Lowell Rhode Island College Agriculture Education Pathobiology University of New Hampshire University of Connecticut University of Connecticut Mountain Recreation Management (Integrated bachelor’s/master’s; RSP eligibility starts Physiology and Neurobiology Lyndon State College (VT) junior year) University of Connecticut Movement Science: Wilderness Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology Radiological Health Physics Leadership Concentration ∆ University of Rhode Island University of Massachusetts Lowell Westfield State University (MA) Astronomy Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems Neuroscience and Behavior University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) Turfgrass Science and Management University of Vermont Lyndon State College (VT) (Approved for eligible students who matriculated in University of Massachusetts Amherst (Admission highly competitive) Fall 2017 or later.) Building and Construction Technology Nuclear Medicine Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst Rhode Island College Salem State University (MA)

∆ newly approved program

www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak 857-284-4879 [email protected] Associate Programs for Maine Residents 2018-19

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: Engineering & Technology Science & Math View complete list online. Animation and Graphic Game Agribusiness Management Arts & Liberal Arts Programming Vermont Technical College Bristol Community College (MA) Animal Science (Equine & Dairy / Creative Writing NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Livestock Options) Holyoke Community College (MA) Audio Engineering University of Connecticut Deaf Studies: Interpreting Transfer Mount Wachusett Community College Applied Animal Science (MA) Northern Essex Community College (MA) University of New Hampshire Automation and Robotics Digital Media Arboriculture and Community Forest Springfield Technical Community College Management Lyndon State College (VT) (MA) University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Woodworking and Furniture Automotive Technology-Chrysler Design ∆ Dairy Farm Management MassBay Community College (MA) Johnson State College (VT) Vermont Technical College Aviation Technology Global Studies ∆ Environmental Science Nashua Community College (NH) Community College of Vermont Community College of Vermont Honda Automotive Technology Interior Design NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Nashua Community College (NH) Manchester Community College (NH) White Mountains Community College Industrial Design Technology (NH) Norwalk Community College (CT) NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Equine Management Interpreter for the Deaf Laser and Fiber Optic Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst Northwestern Connecticut Community College Three Rivers Community College (CT) Equine Studies Springfield Technical Community College Photography Vermont Technical College (MA) Holyoke Community College (MA) Integrated Agriculture Management Railroad Engineering Technology Lyndon State College (VT) University of New Hampshire Gateway Community College (CT) Mount Wachusett Community College Landscape Design and Sustainable (MA) Robotics and Automation Engineering Horticulture Professional Writing ∆ Technology Vermont Technical College NHTI, Concord’s Community College (NH) Mount Wachusett Community College Ornamental Horticulture and Turfgrass (MA) Management Technical Theater Health & Human Services University of Connecticut Community College of Rhode Island Sustainable Food and Farming Developmental Disabilities Aide Johnson State College (VT) University of Massachusetts Amherst Manchester Community College (CT) Turf Management Diagnostic Medical Sonography Business & Management University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ultrasound Technician) Hospitality and Restaurant Bunker Hill Community College (MA) Management Gateway Community College (CT) ∆ newly approved program Nashua Community College (NH) Springfield Technical Community College (MA) Real Estate/Insurance Bristol Community College (MA) Histotechnician Community College of Rhode Island Retail Management Holistic Massage Therapy Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak to Bristol Community College (MA) view more programs. Holyoke Community College (MA) Nashua Community College (NH) 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 Roxbury Community College Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Springfield Technical Community College Asnuntuck Community College Capital Community College Massachusetts State University Gateway Community College Bridgewater State University Tuition Housatonic Community College Fitchburg State University Manchester Community College Framingham State University Middlesex Community College Massachusetts College of Art and Design savings Naugatuck Valley Community College Massachusetts Maritime Academy Northwestern Connnecticut Community College Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Norwalk Community College • 9,001 students saved $60 million-plus Salem State University on their 2016-17 tuition bills Quinebaug Valley Community College Westfield State University Three Rivers Community College Worcester State University • A full-time student saved an average of Tunxis Community College $8,000 University of Massachusetts Central Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Amherst • Since 1957, New England students and Eastern Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Boston families have saved over $1 billion Southern Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Tuition Break allows an eligible student to pay Western Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Lowell a discounted rate, which is significantly less University of Massachusetts Worcester University of Connecticut than out-of-state tuition. The rate is based New Hampshire on a percentage (up to a maximum of 175 percent) of a college’s in-state rate. Maine New Hampshire Community Colleges Maine Community Colleges Great Bay Community College Central Maine Community College Lakes Region Community College Eastern Maine Community College Manchester Community College FOR EXAMPLE Kennebec Valley Community College Nashua Community College Northern Maine Community College NHTI, Concord’s Community College IN-STATE TUITION $10,000 Southern Maine Community College River Valley Community College OUT-OF-STATE TUITION $23,000 Washington County Community College White Mountains Community College York County Community College TUITION BREAK SAVINGS - $8,000 University System of New Hampshire Keene State College TUITION RATE $15,000 Plymouth State University University of Maine University of New Hampshire University of Maine at Augusta University of New Hampshire-Manchester University of Maine Farmington University of Maine at Fort Kent Rhode Island University of Maine at Machias Community College of Rhode Island 4 in 10 students in New England transfer University of Maine at Presque Isle Rhode Island College at least once in their college career. University of Southern Maine University of Rhode Island

Massachusetts Vermont Massachusetts Community Colleges Berkshire Community College Community College of Vermont Bristol Community College Castleton University Bunker Hill Community College Johnson State College Cape Cod Community College Lyndon State College Greenfield Community College Vermont Technical College Holyoke Community College Thinking about transferring? Massachusetts Bay Community College University of Vermont You can save on tuition when you transfer Massasoit Community College from community college to an eligible Middlesex Community College program at an out-of-state public Mount Wachusett Community College four-year institution in New England. North Shore Community College Northern Essex Community College Quinsigamond Community College nebhe.org/tuitionbreak/transfer

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