2011-12 vermont tuition break brochure
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The New England Board of Higher Education’s Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides Vermont residents a discount on out-of-state tuition, when they enroll in approved degreeprograms at specific state colleges and universities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire andRhode Island. Vermont residents are eligible for these degree programs, because they are not offered by any of Vermont’s state colleges or universities.TRANSCRIPT
Hundreds of Programs with an Out-of-State Tuition DiscountThe New England Board of Higher Education’s Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides Vermont residents a discount on out-of-state tuition, when they enroll in approved degree programs at specific state colleges and universities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Vermont residents are eligible for these degree programs, because they are not offered by any of Vermont’s state colleges or universities.
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Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak for a list of associate, bachelor’s and graduate programs. Inside this brochure: Bachelor’s programs.Newly approved programs: Book Arts • Environmental Health • Holocaust and Genocide Studies • Labor Relations and Human Resource Management • Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Biology • Labor Relations and Human Resource Management • Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Wind Power Technology, Northern Maine Community College
Environmental Health, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Book Arts, University of Maine at Machias
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2011-12 Bachelor’s Programs
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Acting (BFA)* 1
University of Connecticut
Actuarial ScienceUniversity of Connecticut
Africana/Afro-American StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston Rhode Island College University of Rhode Island
Agriculture Education 2
University of Connecticut
American StudiesWestern Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Lowell Keene State College, NH
Animation (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Applied ScienceUniversity of Maine at Augusta
Aquaculture and Fisheries TechnologyUniversity of Rhode Island
Architectural Design (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Architecture 3
University of Maine at Augusta University of Massachusetts Amherst
Artisanry (BFA)University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Arts ManagementMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts
AstronomyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Aviation ScienceBridgewater State University, MA
Biological EngineeringUniversity of Maine
Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Connecticut University of Rhode Island
BiotechnologyWorcester State University, MA
Book Arts University of Maine at Machias
Building and Construction TechnologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Cartography and Geographic Information SystemsSalem State University, MA
Ceramics (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Chemical Dependency/Addiction StudiesRhode Island College
Chemical Engineering 4
University of Connecticut University of Maine University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Lowell University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island
Chemistry/PhysicsKeene State College, NH
ChineseUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Coastal StudiesUniversity of Connecticut
Cognitive ScienceUniversity of Connecticut
Communication Design (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Community Education (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Community Health EducationWestern Connecticut State University University of Maine Farmington University of Massachusetts Lowell
Comparative LiteratureUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Computer Systems Engineering 4
University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Lowell
Cytotechnology 5
University of Connecticut
Dairy ManagementUniversity of New Hampshire
Dance 6
University of Massachusetts Amherst Rhode Island College
Diagnostic Genetic Sciences 7
University of Connecticut
Dietetics 7
University of Connecticut
Early Childhood Special EducationUniversity of Maine Farmington
Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings University of Massachusetts Boston
Earth ScienceCentral Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University Western Connecticut State University Bridgewater State University, MA Fitchburg State University, MA
Ecogastronomy 8
University of New Hampshire
Electrical Engineering Technology University of Maine
Electrical Engineering Technology 9
University of New Hampshire-Manchester
Electronic Imaging (Visual Design BFA)University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Electronics Technology Central Connecticut State University
Emergency ManagementMassachusetts Maritime Academy
Engineering PhysicsUniversity of Connecticut University of Maine University of Massachusetts Boston
Environmental DesignUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Environmental Design (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Environmental Health University of Massachusetts Lowell
Environmental HorticultureUniversity of Maine University of New Hampshire
Environmental Planning and PolicyUniversity of Maine Farmington University of Southern Maine
Environmental/Urban Regional AnalysisWestfield State University, MA
Facilities and Environmental EngineeringMassachusetts Maritime Academy
Fashion Design (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Fashion Design and Retailing*Framingham State University, MA
Fibers (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Film/Video (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
The bachelor’s degree programs approved under the RSP Tuition Break for Vermont residents are listed below. Each program is offered only by the college(s) indicated. Some programs have special requirements and/or restrictions and may not be available to freshman students: Read the footnotes.
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Financial EconomicsUniversity of Maine
Fine Arts Three-Dimensional (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Forest Operations ScienceUniversity of Maine
Forest Technology-Business ManagementUniversity of Maine at Fort Kent
Glass (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Graphic Design (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Health Care Management* 7
University of Connecticut
Health EducationWestern Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Lowell Rhode Island College
Health Fitness University of Southern Maine
Health Management and PolicyUniversity of New Hampshire
History and ArchaeologyUniversity of Massachusetts Boston
Holocaust and Genocide Studies Keene State College, NH
Human Nutrition and FoodsFramingham State University, MA University of Massachusetts Amherst
Illustration (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Industrial Design (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research 4
University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Rhode Island
Industrial TechnologyCentral Connecticut State University University of Southern Maine
Industrial Technology 10
Fitchburg State University, MA
Information and Library Services 11
University of Maine at Augusta
Interdisciplinary Fine ArtsUniversity of Maine at Machias
Interdisciplinary StudiesMaine Maritime Academy
Interior Design (BFA) 12
University of Massachusetts Amherst
International Business and LogisticsMaine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy
ItalianCentral Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Rhode Island
Italian Literary and Cultural StudiesUniversity of Connecticut
JapaneseUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Jewelry and Metalsmithing (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Judaic StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Justice StudiesRhode Island College
Justice Studies 13
University of New Hampshire
Labor Relations and Human Resource Management Eastern Connecticut State University
Landscape ArchitectureUniversity of Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Rhode Island*
Legal Studies 14
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Library Science and Instructional TechnologySouthern Connecticut State University
LinguisticsUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst University of New Hampshire
Linguistics (ASL/Linguistics)University of Southern Maine
Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyCentral Connecticut State University
Marine Affairs*University of Rhode Island
Marine BiologyMaine Maritime Academy University of Maine at Machias
Marine EngineeringMaine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater BiologyUniversity of New Hampshire
Marine Safety and Environmental ProtectionMassachusetts Maritime Academy
Marine ScienceMaine Maritime Academy
Marine ScienceUniversity of Maine
Marine Transportation OperationsMaine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Maritime StudiesUniversity of Connecticut
Material Science EngineeringUniversity of Connecticut
Materials and Textiles 15
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Mechanical Engineering Technology Central Connecticut State University University of Maine
Mechanical Engineering Technology 16
University of New Hampshire-Manchester
Media (BFA) Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Mental Health & Human ServicesUniversity of Maine at Augusta
Meteorology (Atmospheric Science)University of Massachusetts Lowell
Middle Eastern StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Museum Education (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Music BusinessUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
Natural and Applied ScienceUniversity of Southern Maine
Networking Technology Central Connecticut State University
New MediaUniversity of Maine
Nuclear EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
Occupational Therapy 17
Worcester State University, MA University of New Hampshire (srs only)
Ocean EngineeringUniversity of Rhode Island
Painting (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
PathobiologyUniversity of Connecticut
Pharmaceutical Sciences 18 University of Rhode Island
Pharmacy (Six-year/PharmD)* 19
University of Connecticut University of Rhode Island
Photography (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Plastics EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
PortugueseUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Power Engineering OperationsMaine Maritime Academy
Power Engineering TechnologyMaine Maritime Academy
Public and Community Health (BS)Southern Connecticut State University
Public Health SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Pulp and Paper Technology 20
University of Maine
Puppetry (BFA) 1
University of Connecticut
Radiologic Technology 21
Rhode Island College
Radiological Health PhysicsUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies 7
University of Connecticut
Recreation and Leisure Studies (Therapeutic)University of Southern Maine
Rehabilitation ServicesUniversity of Maine Farmington
Rural Safety AdministrationUniversity of Maine at Fort Kent
Sculpture (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Sign Language InterpretationUniversity of New Hampshire-Manchester
Small Vessel OperationsMaine Maritime Academy
Social Thought and Political Economy 14
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sociology/Applied Social RelationsEastern Connecticut State University
Sound Recording Technology 1
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Special EducationSouthern Connecticut State University Bridgewater State University, MA Fitchburg State University, MA Westfield State University, MA Rhode Island College
Special EducationUniversity of Maine Farmington
Sport Management * 22
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Structural Biology and BiophysicsUniversity of Connecticut
Studio for Interrelated Media (BFA)Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Supply Chain Management 19
University of Rhode Island
Surveying Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Maine
Technical Theatre (BFA) 23
University of Connecticut
Technology EducationCentral Connecticut State University Fitchburg State University, MA Rhode Island College
Textile Marketing* 24
University of Rhode Island
Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design 24
University of Rhode Island
Tourism Management and PolicyPlymouth State University, NH
Tourism, Planning and DevelopmentUniversity of New Hampshire
Turf Grass and Soil ScienceUniversity of Connecticut
Urban StudiesWorcester State University, MA
Visual Design (BFA)University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Wood Science and TechnologyUniversity of Maine
* Admission highly competitive.
1 Audition required.
2 Integrated bachelor’s/master’s; RSP eligibility starts junior year.
3 UMaine at Augusta: BA; Transfer articulation agreement with Boston Architectural Center’s master’s program. UMass Amherst: BFA; Junior level entry only; portfolio required.
4 UMass Amherst: RSP eligibility only at sophomore, junior, and senior levels.
5 UConn is not accepting any new students; RSP eligibility only at junior and senior levels.
6 UMass Amherst: Audition required.
7 RSP eligibility only at junior and senior levels.
8 Offered only as a dual major; RSP eligibility starts no sooner than the sophomore year, after student has declared a primary major and met certain requirements.
9 Open only to students with AS degree in field.
10 Options: Architectural Tech., Construction Tech., Electronics Engineering Tech., Energy Engineering Tech., Graphic Arts Tech., Manufacturing Engineering Tech. and Technical Theater Arts.
11 Instruction is delivered via distance education.
12 RSP eligibility only at junior and senior levels; portfolio required.
13 Offered only as a dual major to students who have declared a first major, completed at least one semester and earned a minimum 2.5 GPA.
14 UMass Amherst will restrict RSP eligibility to sophomore, junior and senior levels, effective Fall 2012.
15 Options: Technology of Materials (includes Business minor) & Materials and Biomaterials (engineering focus).
16 Open only to students with AS degree in field.
17 UNH: RSP eligibility is effective only for the senior year; VT residents are also RSP-eligible for master’s degree program. Worcester State: Entry-level master’s degree program.
18 A new, four-year degree that prepares graduates to work in the pharmaceutical, health care, and consumer products industries.
19 RSP eligibility starts junior year.
20 Fifth year certificate program also available.
21 Open only to certified radiologic technicians.
22 UMass Amherst: Withdrawing program from RSP, effective Fall 2012.
23 Interview required.
24 RSP eligibility starts no sooner than sophomore year, after student has met requirements for acceptance into URI’s College of Human Science and Services.
Footnotes to Bachelor’s Programs
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Is the Regional Student Program (RSP) Tuition Break for New England only?Yes. The program is only for permanent residents of the six New England states–Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont–who attend out-of-state public colleges and universities in New England.
How does a student qualify for the RSP?As a permanent resident of a New England state, a student is eligible for the RSP when enrolled in an approved degree program offered by a specific public college or university in another New England state. Information on approved majors (associate, bachelor’s and graduate) is available under “Find a Program” at www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak.
At certain colleges, students may also qualify when the out-of-state college is closer to home than the in-state college(s) offering the same program. The colleges allowing “proximity” eligibility are listed at www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak under “Eligibility.”
How does a student apply for the RSP?A student completes the college’s application for admission and declares an approved major offered through the RSP by that college. Some college applications include a box to check for “New England Regional” or “RSP.” Otherwise, a student should indicate “Applying for Regional Student Program (RSP) status.” NEBHE does not require a separate application.
The college notifies a student of RSP status usually at the time of acceptance to the college. Note: Some programs have special requirements and/or are not available to freshman students (see footnotes to programs).
Can a student already enrolled at a college declare an RSP major at that college?Usually. An enrolled student needs to contact the registrar and/or the college’s RSP campus representative, listed in the RSP catalogs, available at www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak.
How much of a discount is the RSP?The average annual tuition savings per full-time RSP student is currently $7,000. The RSP allows an eligible student to pay a regional rate, which is significantly less than out-of-state tuition. The rate is based on a percentage (up to 175 percent) of a college’s in-state rate. Current rates are posted at www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak under “Data and Reports.”
How are degree programs approved for RSP status?Undergraduate and graduate majors are approved for RSP status on an annual basis. The residents of a particular state become eligible for an RSP major after a review by that state’s public colleges and universities determines that a comparable major or concentration is not offered in-state.
Why are certain programs, which aren’t offered in a student’s home state, not offered under the RSP?Sometimes a college or university decides not to offer certain majors, such as high-demand programs, under the RSP. Also, a few programs are not offered by any New England public college (Examples: Professional Golf Management, Aerospace Engineering).
What happens if a student changes from an approved RSP major to one not approved?A student will be charged the full out-of-state tuition rate from that point forward.
What happens if a college decides to discontinue offering a major through the RSP? If a college withdraws a major from the RSP, but still offers the major, students currently enrolled through the RSP are grandfathered.
Can the RSP be used to attend a private college or a college outside New England?No. The RSP is only available at New England public colleges and universities.
Is an RSP-eligible student eligible to apply for financial aid?Yes. A student should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available at www.fafsa.ed.gov) and any other financial aid applications required by the college(s) in order to be considered for any type of financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans and/or work-study).
How long has the RSP Tuition Break existed?The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) established the New England Regional Student Program (RSP) in 1957-58. Over the years, it has been known as the “Apple program,” and more recently is called the Tuition Break program. All of New England’s public colleges and universities participate in the RSP. The RSP has helped New England families with discounts on more than 230,000 annual tuition bills.
What is the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)?NEBHE was created by the New England Higher Education Compact, a 1955 agreement among the six New England states. NEBHE promotes regional cooperation and programs that encourage the efficient use and sharing of educational resources and services to benefit the residents of New England.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Connecticut State University SystemCentral Connecticut State UniversityEastern Connecticut State UniversitySouthern Connecticut State UniversityWestern Connecticut State University
University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutUConn School of Dental MedicineUConn School of LawUConn School of Medicine
MaineMaine Community College SystemCentral 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 Maine SystemUniversity 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 MaineUMaine School of Law
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 CollegeRoxbury Community CollegeSpringfield Technical Community College
Massachusetts State University SystemBridgewater 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 LowellUMass School of Law – DartmouthUMass Worcester School of Nursing
New HampshireCommunity College System of New HampshireGreat 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 CollegesCastleton State CollegeCommunity College of VermontJohnson State CollegeLyndon State CollegeVermont Technical College
University of Vermont
Participating Colleges and Universities
New England’s 80 public colleges and universities offer more than 700 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the RSP Tuition Break and provide a significant discount on their regular out-of-state tuition rate to eligible students. Visit www.nebhe.org/tuitionbreak for program lists, tuition rates, and contact information for each institution.
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