Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible for admission to CCCC?

A: In order to be eligible for admission to the College, applicants must have graduated, or will graduate prior to enrollment, from an approved secondary school (high school) or possess a state-issued high-school equivalency diploma (GED). Acceptances are issued on a space available basis. If you have neither graduated nor earned a GED, we encourage you to contact the Admissions office to review your situation and discuss the Ability to Benefit option.

Q: What is the tuition at CCCC?

A: For the 2008-2009 academic year, Massachusetts Residents studying at Cape Cod Community College on a full-time basis (taking 12-15 credits) pay less than $4500 in tuition and fees per year! Out of State and International students pay higher rates for the same course load. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Q: Who is eligible for in-state tuition?

A: A person shall be eligible for in-state tuition if:

• he/she or his/her parent/guardian (in the case of an unemancipated minor) has established a residence in Massachusetts for not less than six continuous months next preceding the beginning date of the academic period for which he/she seeks to enroll, and
• has an intent to remain in Massachusetts as demonstrated by the possession of a Massachusetts motor vehicle registration, operator's license, voter registration, income tax returns, employment, and/or other criteria which evidences the person's intent to remain in Massachusetts. No one factor shall be solely determinative of the issue of residency.

or,

• he/she is eligible for in-state tuition reciprocity under the New England Regional Student Program (a.k.a. Apple program) and he/she meets the requirements of the New England Board of Higher Education including residency in his/her home state.

or,

• he/she (or his/her spouse and unemancipated children) is a member of the armed forces and on active duty in Massachusetts.

Any person who is approved by the college for in-state tuition and so registers shall be eligible for continued classification as a Massachusetts resident for tuition purposes during continuous attendance until the attainment of the degree. Any misrepresentation, omission or incorrect information contained on a student/applicant affidavit for in-state tuition which if stated accurately would be the basis for denial of in-state tuition shall be cause for dismissal or other disciplinary action with no right to a tuition refund.

All other persons shall NOT be eligible for in-state tuition and shall pay the out-of-state tuition as it may be established from time to time.

Q: Are non-citizens living in Massachusetts eligible for in-state tuition?

A: A Person who is a U.S. Permanent Resident / Immigrant (i.e. holds a green card), a Refugee in the U.S. under political asylum may be eligible for in-state tuition.  Persons who are on temporary student visas or other temporary visas who have declared as a condition of their visa that they intend to return to their homeland shall be ineligible for in-state tuition.

Q: Is there any way to change my residency status?

A: A student or applicant may petition to the Business Office at Cape Cod Community College to change his/her classification for tuition purposes based upon changed circumstances since the date he/she filed the tuition affidavit. The student may also petition if he/she disagrees with his/her classification. (This section may also be used by international students who have changed their visa status.) The student or applicant must petition for a change in classification no later than the first day of the academic period for which he/she seeks to have his/her residency classification changed. The decision of the Business Office shall be final and binding for that semester.

Any misrepresentation, omission or incorrect information contained on a student/applicant affidavit for in-state tuition which if stated accurately would be the basis for denial of in-state tuition shall be cause for dismissal or other disciplinary action with no right to a tuition refund.

Q: Where can I get an application form?

A: Application materials can be obtained from the Admissions Office or downloaded here.

Q: I have some additional questions. How can I get answers to them?

A: You can e-mail the Admissions Office at admiss@capecod.edu. An admissions counselor will respond, via e-mail, to your questions as quickly as possible (within normal business hours Monday-Friday). The Admissions Office may also be reached by telephone at (508) 362-2131 x4311 or via our toll free number at 1 (877) 846-3672.