SCHOOL FEES
School Fees
2015–16
TuitionFees
BOARDING STUDENT
$57,100
$
370 General
(includes room and board)
590 Laundry Service
550Technology
485 Health Services
1,542 Tuition Refund Plan
1,750 Primary Health insurance
DAY STUDENT
$38,900
$
370 General
850Meals
550Technology
220 Health Services
1,051 Tuition Refund Plan
1,750 Primary Health insurance
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT $57,100
$
370 General
(includes room and board)
590 Laundry Service
550Technology
485 Health Services
950 International Student
1,542 Tuition Refund Plan
1,750 Primary Health insurance (mandatory)
BOOKS
Both boarding and day students also need to consider the cost of textbooks.
Book expenses vary according to each student’s course selections, but typically
average $900 per year.
EXPLANATION OF SCHOOL FEES
General Fee
Laundry Service Fee
n The general fee covers expenses associated with publications, initial ID card, post office box rental,
registration, and school activities.
n Only boarding students are charged a laundry fee, which covers dry cleaning and laundry service
for up to 25 to 30 pounds of clothing per week and use of dedicated washers and dryers on campus.
Technology Fee
Health Services Fee
Tuition Refund Plan*
n This fee covers software and network resources, including Internet access, maintenance, and support.
n This fee covers routine physician and nursing services and overnight stays at the school’s health center.
n This plan is billed at 2.7 percent of your tuition responsibility (tuition less grant). This plan is
mandatory unless the full year’s tuition and fees are paid by July 15. We must also receive the waiver
form by July 15 in order to waive this fee. The brochure that explains coverage and the waiver form are
available at www.nmhschool.org/Financial-Services.
Primary Health
Insurance*
Meal Fee
n School health insurance is mandatory for U.S. citizens unless you submit a Student Insurance
Information Form indicating that your student has adequate coverage with a U.S. carrier. A copy of the
front and back of your health insurance card is required as well. All international students are required
to enroll in the school insurance plan without exceptions.
n The fee for meals is charged to day students only. It covers all meals for which a student is required
to be on campus.
International Fee
n The international fee is for families who need student visas (I-20) in order to study in the U.S.
The NMH Center for International Education provides a range of services for these students and
their families.
All fees are mandatory.
* May be waived if certain conditions are met.
Billing Schedule
and Payment
Options
n NMH traditionally bills twice a year. The first 65 percent of a family’s portion of tuition,
plus fees less the enrollment deposit, is due July 15, 2015; the remaining 35 percent is due on
December 1, 2015. Bills are sent out electronically by mid-June.
In addition to the regular billing schedule NMH offers other payment options to families who
wish to make monthly payments on the balance they owe. If you have questions, please feel free
to call Joanne Graves (413-498-3268) or Angie Fletcher (413-498-3189) in the accounting office.
9-Month
Payment Plan
n The Smart Tuition 9-month interest-free pay plan divides the cost of tuition and mandatory
Your Tuition
Solution Education
Loan
n This loan plan offers an interest rate as low as 3.9 percent APR and up to 17.9 percent APR,
fees into 9 equal payments (June-February.) There is a non-refundable application fee of $50.
Please enroll by April 10 (or as soon as accepted after that date) at enrollwithsmart.com; use
NMH school code 12540. Once you have enrolled, you will receive an email with your unique
registration code and your account will be submitted to NMH for review and activation. The full
amount of your tuition responsibility will be updated by NMH. If you wish to budget a different
amount, please let us know at 413-498-3268 or 413-498-3189. Once your account is activated
you may access it online at parent.smarttuition.com. If you have questions about the plan, please
contact Smart Tuition at 888-868-8828.
based on the borrower’s credit history and amount financed. The repayment terms are two to
seven years. If you have questions, please contact Your Tuition Solution at 800-920-9777 or visit
their website at www.yourtuitionsolution.com.