Note: There's a Special 30th Anniversary Discount Offer for NECI Alumni. See below.

How much does Continuing Education Online cost?

Tuition for Continuing Education Online courses is $399 per credit hour. All courses are 5 credits each, so the tuition for each individual course is $1,995.

NECI Alumni: see below for our 30th Anniversary Discount Offer.

How much does the Continuing Education Certification in Management for the Food and Beverage Professional cost?

Continuing Education Certification in Management for the Food and Beverage Professional is awarded upon satisfactory completion of three Continuing Education Online courses. The cost of this Certification is $5,985 (the cost of three courses) plus books and supplies. (NECI Alumni see below.)

How much will the books cost? Is that on top of the tuition cost?

The books are an additional expense outside of the normal tuition. Our Online Student Coordinator will provide you with a book list in your welcome email.

Is there financial aid available?

No. Since this is a non-degree offering, no federal financial aid is available.

Many employers offer tuition reimbursement for employees who take courses related to their work. If your employer offers tuition reimbursement, visit your human resources department to learn more. Some employers' plans may result in little or no cost to you.

NECI Alumni: see below for our 30th Anniversary Discount Offer.

Do I have to pay for all courses now, or is it billed by course?

Tuition must be paid in full for each course the Friday prior to a term start date.

How may I pay for the courses and for Continuing Education Certification in Management for the Food and Beverage Professional?

Payment can be made online or by phone. If you have questions, please contact our Student Financial Services Coordinator, Lynn Beebe, at lynn.beebe@neci.edu.

Do I have to pay for all my courses now, or is it billed by course?

Courses are generally billed one at a time, prior to commencement. However, if you would like to pay for multiple courses at one time, arrangements can be made by contacting our Student Financial Services Coordinator, Lynn Beebe, at lynn.beebe@neci.edu.

Can I get a refund if I do not complete the course?

NECI offers a refund to the student who withdraws from the course or to the sources from which the student’s prepaid fees came, according to the schedule outlined below. This refund schedule is based on the tuition and required fees charged for the program. Any student wishing to withdraw must complete and sign a Notice to Withdraw form, and deliver it to the Student Advisor. The termination date will be the last date of actual attendance by the student. Students in online classes have the opportunity to withdraw without tuition charges within five days following the first day of scheduled class, even if they have signed a learning contract.

Tuition will be adjusted on a pro-rated basis for the total days remaining in the term, divided by the total days in the period for which the student is charged (excluding scheduled breaks of five days or more). This formula will apply through 60% of the term. After 60% of the term has been completed according to the pro-rated calculation, the student will no longer be eligible for adjustments.

The refund schedule is as follows:

• All monies paid will be refunded if requested within three days after signing a learning contract and making an initial payment.
• Four days after signing an learning contract, but before the initial class day, all monies paid will be refunded.
• Tuition will be adjusted on a pro-rated basis for the total days remaining in the term, divided by the total days in the period for which the student is charged (excluding scheduled breaks of five days or more). This formula will apply through 60% of the term. After 60% of the term has been completed according to the pro-rated calculation, the student will no longer be eligible for adjustments.
• In online courses, if no activity is logged within the first five days of each scheduled class, NECI reserves the right to withdraw the student for non-participation; monies will be refunded according to the refund schedule outlined above.

Special Offer for NECI Alumni

If you're an Alumnus of New England Culinary Institute, we cordially invite you to avail yourself of our 30% discount off tuition to celebrate NECI's 30th Anniversary.

What is the discount?

The discount for NECI Alumni who participate in a Fall course is 30% ($598.50) off the tuition for each of the Fall 2010 courses.

Individual courses have a full tuition cost of $1,995 ($399 per credit). The 30% discount for qualified NECI Alumni results in a net cost of $1,396.50.

As an additional recognition of NECI’s 30 years leading the education of Food and Beverage professionals, the 30% discount will continue into Spring 1 and Spring 2 of 2011 if the student has commenced the Continuing Education Certification in Management for the Food and Beverage Professional during the Fall of 2010.

With the discount, how much will the Continuing Education Certification in Management for the Food and Beverage Professional cost?

After applying the 30% discount of $1,795.50 for qualified NECI Alumni, the Continuing Education Certification in Management for the Food and Beverage Professional will cost $4,189.50, plus expenses for books and supplies.

If I matriculate into the Online Bachelors Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management, can I get a tuition discount since I am paying for these courses now?

The 30% alumni discount only applies to the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 courses in the Continuing Education Online program. Students interested in enrolling in the full BA HRM degree program should contact NECI Admissions, as federal financial aid may be available.