New England Regional Student Program - Tuition Break • www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak

2018-19

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

Tuition rates and savings vary by institution and are posted on NEBHE’s website. The current average annual savings for a full-time student is $8,000.

How to apply• Select a college that offers a degree

program approved through the RSP Tuition Break.

• 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.

How to be eligibleRhode Island residents are eligible for degree programs that are not offered by Rhode Island’s public colleges or universities, and are offered through Tuition Break by public colleges and universities in the other five New England states.

Other ways to be eligible Some colleges allow proximity eligibility – for students who live closer to an out-of-state college. Some community colleges allow eligibility for most or all of their programs.

SAVE on TUITION& choose from

at out-of-statepublic colleges& universities in

ConnecticutMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireVermont

HUNDREDS OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

for rhode island residents

new england board of higher education’s

Arts & Liberal Arts

American StudiesKeene State College (NH)Salem State University (MA)University of ConnecticutUniversity of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of Massachusetts LowellWestern Connecticut State University

AnalyticsUniversity of New Hampshire at Manchester

Animation and IllustrationLyndon State College (VT)

Architecture (BARCH)University of Maine at Augusta

Architecture (BFA)University of Massachusetts Amherst

Artisanry (BFA)University of Massachusetts Dartmouth(Concentrations in Ceramics; Jewelry, Metals; Textile Design, Fiber Arts)

Asian StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Boston

Book ArtsUniversity of Maine at Machias

Business PsychologyUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Cinema ProductionLyndon State College (VT)

Classical Languages (Greek and Latin)University of Massachusetts Boston

Cognitive ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Communication Design (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design(Concentrations in Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation)

CommunicationsEastern Connecticut State UniversityFramingham State University (MA)(Admission highly competitive)

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Communications MediaFitchburg State University (MA)(Highly competitive; Film and Video, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Photography, Professional Communication, Communication Studies & Theater)

Creative Writing (BFA)Johnson State College (VT)University of Maine at Farmington

Data ScienceUniversity of Massachusetts DartmouthUniversity of Vermont(Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.)

Design (Graphic & Web) (BFA)Lyndon State College (VT)

Electronic Journalism ArtsLyndon State College (VT)

Environmental Design (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design(Concentrations in Architectural Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design)

Fine Arts Three-Dimensional (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design(Concentrations in Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Metals, Jewelry, Sculpture)

Fine Woodworking and Furniture Design ∆

Johnson State College (VT)

Game DesignFitchburg State University (MA)

Global StudiesFramingham State University (MA)

Graphic/Information Design (BFA)Central Connecticut State UniversityPlymouth State University (NH)

GreekUniversity of Vermont

Holocaust and Genocide StudiesKeene State College (NH)

Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Information and Library ServicesUniversity of Maine at Augusta(Instruction is delivered via distanceeducation)

Interactive MediaUniversity of Maine at Farmington

International Affairs (dual major) ∆University of New Hampshire

International and Global StudiesUniversity of Maine at Farmington

JapaneseUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Vermont(Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.)

Jazz and Contemporary MusicUniversity of Maine at Augusta

Judaic StudiesUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Justice Studies (dual major)University of New Hampshire(Eligibility limited to students who have declared a first major, completed at least one semester and earned a minimum 2.5 GPA)

LatinUniversity of Vermont

Legal StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst(Sophomore, junior and senior level entry only)

Library and Information ScienceSouthern Connecticut State University

LinguisticsUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of Southern MaineUniversity of Vermont(Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.)

Linguistics (American Sign Language)Framingham State University (MA)University of Southern Maine

Linguistics: Speech & Language ScienceUniversity of Southern Maine

Linguistics/PhilosophyUniversity of Connecticut

Linguistics/PsychologyUniversity of Connecticut

Maritime StudiesUniversity of Connecticut

Media (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design(Concentrations in Photography, Film, Video, Interrelated Media)

Media Arts (BFA/BA)Johnson State College (VT)

Middle Eastern StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

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Bachelor’s Programs for Rhode Island Residents Listed by Area of Study: Arts & Liberal Arts • Business & Management • Engineering & Technology • Health & Human Services • Science & Math

for rhode island residents

new england board of higher education’s

Music BusinessUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

Music Business and IndustryLyndon State College (VT)

Music Technology (Music BA)Plymouth State University (NH)

NeuropsychologyUniversity of New Hampshire at Manchester

Peace and Conflict StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

Professional WritingSalem State University (MA)

Psychology and Community StudiesUniversity of Maine at Machias

Puppetry (BFA)University of Connecticut(Audition required)

RussianUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of Vermont

Russian and East European StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Sculpture (BFA)University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Sign Language InterpretationUniversity of New Hampshire at Manchester

Social Thought and Political EconomyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Sociology/Applied Social RelationsEastern Connecticut State University

Sound Recording TechnologyUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell(Audition required)

Sustainability (dual major)University of New Hampshire

Sustainability StudiesLyndon State College (VT)

Sustainable Community DevelopmentUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Urban StudiesWorcester State University (MA)

Visual CommunicationsLyndon State College (VT)

Visual Design (BFA)University of Massachusetts Dartmouth(Concentrations in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography)

Business & Management

Actuarial ScienceCentral Connecticut State UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Actuarial Science and FinanceUniversity of Connecticut

Applied Technical LeadershipUniversity of Southern Maine

Arts ManagementMassachusetts College of Liberal ArtsUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Business and Information TechnologyFramingham State University (MA)

Community DevelopmentUniversity of Massachusetts Boston

EntrepreneurshipPlymouth State University (NH)Vermont Technical College

Forest Technology-Business Management

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Hospitality and Tourism ManagementCentral Connecticut State UniversityJohnson State College (VT)University of Southern Maine

Hospitality ManagementSalem State University (MA)University of New Hampshire

International Business and LogisticsMaine Maritime Academy

International Maritime BusinessMassachusetts Maritime Academy

Labor Relations and Human Resource Management

Eastern Connecticut State University

Labor StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Boston

Outdoor Recreation BusinessUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies

University of Connecticut(Junior and senior level eligibility only)

Risk Management and InsuranceUniversity of Southern Maine

Social EntrepreneurshipJohnson State College (VT)

Sport and Leisure ManagementEastern Connecticut State UniversitySalem State University (MA)Southern Connecticut State University

Tourism Management and PolicyPlymouth State University (NH)

Engineering & Technology

Architectural Engineering TechnologyVermont Technical College

Aviation Flight TrainingBridgewater State University (MA)University of Maine at Augusta

Aviation ManagementBridgewater State University (MA)

Computer Engineering TechnologyCentral Connecticut State UniversityVermont Technical College

Construction Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Maine

Construction Management TechnologyCentral Connecticut State UniversityVermont Technical College

CybersecurityUniversity of Maine at AugustaUniversity of Southern Maine

Electrical Engineering TechnologyUniversity of MaineUniversity of New Hampshire at Manchester(Open only to students with AS degree in field)

Vermont Technical College

Electromechanical Engineering Technology

Vermont Technical College

Electronics TechnologyCentral Connecticut State University

Emergency ManagementMassachusetts Maritime Academy

Energy Systems EngineeringMassachusetts Maritime Academy

Engineering PhysicsUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of MaineUniversity of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of New Hampshire

Environmental EngineeringUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of New Hampshire

Facilities EngineeringMassachusetts Maritime Academy

Homeland SecurityUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire at Manchester

Industrial TechnologyCentral Connecticut State UniversityFitchburg State University (MA)(Options include Architectural,Construction, Electronics Engineering, Energy Management, Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Technical Theatre)

Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak to view all programs (associate, bachelor’s and graduate)

Bachelor’s Programs for Rhode Island Residents

Information Technology ∆Lyndon State College (VT)University of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of Southern MaineVermont Technical College

Management and Engineering for Manufacturing

University of Connecticut

Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyCentral Connecticut State UniversityVermont Technical College

Marine EngineeringMaine Maritime Academy(Qualifies for in-state tuition)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Marine Safety and Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Marine Transportation OperationsMaine Maritime Academy(Qualifies for in-state tuition)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Connecticut

Mechanical Engineering TechnologyCentral Connecticut State UniversityUniversity of MaineUniversity of New Hampshire at Manchester(Open only to students with AS degree in field)

Networking Information TechnologyCentral Connecticut State University

Nuclear EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

Plastics EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

Power Engineering OperationsMaine Maritime Academy

Power Engineering TechnologyMaine Maritime Academy

Professional Pilot TechnologyVermont Technical College

Renewable EnergyVermont Technical College

Robotics and MechatronicsCentral Connecticut State University

Rural Safety AdministrationUniversity of Maine at Fort Kent

Surveying Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Maine

Sustainable Product Design and Innovation

Keene State College (NH)

Technology ManagementUniversity of Southern Maine

Vessel Operations and TechnologyMaine Maritime Academy

Health & Human Services

Accelerated Nursing ∆University of Southern Maine

Adventure EducationPlymouth State University (NH)

Aging Studies ∆University of Maine at FarmingtonUniversity of Massachusetts Boston

Allied HealthUniversity of Connecticut

Athletic TrainingBridgewater State University (MA)Castleton University (VT)Central Connecticut State UniversityMassachusetts College of Liberal ArtsPlymouth State University (NH)Southern Connecticut State UniversityUniversity of MaineUniversity of Maine at Presque IsleUniversity of Southern MaineWestfield State University (MA)

Community Health EducationUniversity of Maine at FarmingtonUniversity of Massachusetts LowellWestern Connecticut State University

Community RecreationUniversity of Southern Maine

CytotechnologyUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Diagnostic Genetic SciencesUniversity of Connecticut(Junior and senior level eligibility only)

Early Childhood Special EducationUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Elementary Education: Community Engaged Learning ∆

University of Maine at Machias

Health Care ManagementUniversity of Connecticut(Junior and senior level eligibility only)

Health Care Studies ∆Salem State University (MA)University of Maine at Farmington

Health Information SystemsUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Mountain Recreation ManagementLyndon State College (VT)

Movement Science: Wilderness Leadership Concentration ∆

Westfield State University (MA)

Neuroscience and BehaviorUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of Vermont(Approved for eligible students who matriculated in Fall 2017 or later.)

Occupational TherapyUniversity of New Hampshire(Eligibility is effective only for the senior year; also eligible for master’s degree program)

Worcester State University (MA)(Entry-level master’s degree program)

Outdoor EducationJohnson State College (VT)University of New Hampshire

Parks, Recreation and TourismUniversity of Maine

Public and Community Health (BS)Southern Connecticut State University

Public Health SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Recreation and Leisure StudiesSouthern Connecticut State University(Options include Therapeutic Recreation,Community and Youth Development,Sports Management, and Travel and Tourism Management)

Recreation and Tourism ManagementUniversity of Maine at Machias(Concentrations in Conservation Law and Natural Resources, and Community Recreation)

Recreation Management and Policy: Therapeutic Recreation

University of New Hampshire

Recreation Management: Program and Event Management

University of New Hampshire

Rehabilitation ServicesUniversity of Maine at Farmington

Therapeutic RecreationUniversity of Southern Maine

Wellness and Alternative MedicineJohnson State College (VT)

World Languages Education (K-12) ∆University of Maine at Farmington

Bachelor’s Programs for Rhode Island Residents

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Bachelor’s Programs for Rhode Island Residents 2018-19

Animal ScienceUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of New Hampshire

Animation and Graphic Game Programming

Bristol Community College (MA)NHTI, Concord’s Community College

Audio EngineeringMount Wachusett Community College (MA)

Automation and RoboticsSpringfield Technical Community College (MA)

Aviation TechnologyNashua Community College (NH)

Construction Management TechnologyThree Rivers Community College (CT)

Electronic Journalism ArtsLyndon State College (VT)

Equine ManagementUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Fine Woodworking and Furniture Design

Johnson State College (VT)

Landscape Design & Sustainable Horticulture

Vermont Technical College

Marine ScienceSouthern Maine Community College

Medical ImagingBunker Hill Community College

Small Vessel OperationsMaine Maritime Academy

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.

Associate Programs for Rhode Island Residents

∆ newly approved program

Science & Math

Agriculture EducationUniversity of Connecticut(Integrated bachelor’s/master’s; eligibility starts junior year)

AstronomyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology)Lyndon State College (VT)(Admission highly competitive)

Building and Construction TechnologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Cartography and Geographic Information Systems

Salem State University (MA)

Climate Change Science ∆Lyndon State College (VT)

Community and Environmental Planning

University of New Hampshire

Computer Info Systems: MeteorologyLyndon State College (VT)

Dairy ManagementUniversity of New Hampshire

Diversified AgricultureVermont Technical College

Earth ScienceBridgewater State University (MA)Central Connecticut State UniversityFramingham State University (MA)Salem State University (MA)

Southern Connecticut State UniversityWestern Connecticut State University(Astronomy focus)

Earth Systems ScienceFitchburg State University (MA)

Ecogastronomy (dual major)University of New Hampshire(Eligibility will begin no sooner than sophomore year, after student has declared a primary major and met certain requirements)

Environmental Earth ScienceEastern Connecticut State UniversityLyndon State College (VT)University of Maine at Farmington

Equine StudiesUniversity of New Hampshire

Food ScienceFramingham State University (MA)University of Massachusetts Amherst

Food Science and NutritionUniversity of Maine

Forest Operations, Bioproducts and Bioenergy

University of Maine

ForestryUniversity of MaineUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of Vermont

GeneticsUniversity of New Hampshire

Human Dimensions of Climate ChangeUniversity of Maine

Marine SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

MeteorologyPlymouth State University (NH)Western Connecticut State University

Meteorology (Atmospheric Science)University of Massachusetts Lowell

PathobiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Physiology and NeurobiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Radiological Health PhysicsUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

StatisticsUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of New Hampshire

Structural Biology and BiophysicsUniversity of Connecticut

Sustainable Food and FarmingUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Veterinary Technology and Animal Science

University of Maine at Augusta

Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak to view all programs (associate, bachelor’s and graduate)

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Tuition Break: Participating Colleges and Universities

ConnecticutConnecticut State Colleges & UniversitiesAsnuntuck Community CollegeCapital Community CollegeGateway Community CollegeHousatonic Community CollegeManchester Community CollegeMiddlesex Community CollegeNaugatuck Valley Community CollegeNorthwestern Connnecticut Community CollegeNorwalk Community CollegeQuinebaug Valley Community CollegeThree Rivers Community CollegeTunxis Community College

Central Connecticut State UniversityEastern Connecticut State UniversitySouthern Connecticut State UniversityWestern Connecticut State University

University of Connecticut

MaineMaine Community CollegesCentral Maine Community CollegeEastern Maine Community CollegeKennebec Valley Community CollegeNorthern Maine Community CollegeSouthern Maine Community CollegeWashington County Community CollegeYork County Community College

Maine Maritime Academy

University of MaineUniversity of Maine at AugustaUniversity of Maine FarmingtonUniversity of Maine at Fort KentUniversity of Maine at MachiasUniversity of Maine at Presque IsleUniversity of Southern Maine

MassachusettsMassachusetts Community CollegesBerkshire Community CollegeBristol Community CollegeBunker Hill Community CollegeCape Cod Community CollegeGreenfield Community CollegeHolyoke Community CollegeMassachusetts Bay Community CollegeMassasoit Community CollegeMiddlesex Community CollegeMount Wachusett Community CollegeNorth Shore Community CollegeNorthern Essex Community CollegeQuinsigamond Community College

Roxbury Community CollegeSpringfield Technical Community College

Massachusetts State UniversityBridgewater State UniversityFitchburg State UniversityFramingham State UniversityMassachusetts College of Art and DesignMassachusetts Maritime AcademyMassachusetts College of Liberal ArtsSalem State UniversityWestfield State UniversityWorcester State University

University of MassachusettsUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of Massachusetts DartmouthUniversity of Massachusetts LowellUniversity of Massachusetts Worcester

New HampshireNew Hampshire Community CollegesGreat Bay Community CollegeLakes Region Community CollegeManchester Community CollegeNashua Community CollegeNHTI, Concord’s Community CollegeRiver Valley Community CollegeWhite Mountains Community College

University System of New HampshireKeene State CollegePlymouth State UniversityUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire-Manchester

Rhode IslandCommunity College of Rhode IslandRhode Island CollegeUniversity of Rhode Island

VermontVermont State CollegesCommunity College of Vermont Castleton UniversityJohnson State CollegeLyndon State CollegeVermont Technical College

University of Vermont

Thinking about transferring? You can save on tuition when you transfer

from community college to an eligible program at an out-of-state public

four-year institution in New England.

4 in 10 students in New England transfer at least once in their college career.

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Tuition savings

• 9,001 students saved $60 million-plus on their 2016-17 tuition bills

• A full-time student saved an average of $8,000

• Since 1957, New England students and families have saved over $1 billion

Tuition Break allows an eligible student to pay a discounted rate, which is significantly less than out-of-state tuition. The rate is based on a percentage (up to a maximum of 175 percent) of a college’s in-state rate.

FOR EXAMPLE

$23,000

$8,000

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