Department website: https://wit.edu/admissions/student-services/billing

Heather Clang
Bursar/ Director, Student Accounts
Williston Hall, Room 101 
(617) 989-5043

Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses

Application Fees

Students in Undergraduate, Masters, and Part Time Evening programs must submit a $50 fee with their application to Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Tuition Deposits

New undergraduate students entering in the fall semester must pay a $500 enrollment deposit by May 1. Deposits are non-refundable after May 1. New graduate students must pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $250 following notification of acceptance.

Housing Down-Payments (Deposits)

New full-time undergraduate and graduate students entering for the 2025-2026 school year who plan to live in Wentworth housing for the fall and spring semesters must make a $500 down-payment (deposit). The down-payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. For all other students, deadlines will be published by the Housing & Residential Education. New students starting in the spring who request on-campus housing must also make a $500 down-payment, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. Down-payments will not be accepted from students who owe a balance for the current or prior semester(s). Students who receive an approved co-op position through Co-op + Careers that is outside of the Boston area may request a down-payment refund by emailing: housing@wit.edu.

Tuition

At the discretion Wentworth, tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.

• Full-time Undergraduate: Full-time tuition (annual based on two semesters) – $44,260; per credit rate TBD
• Degree Seeking Part-Time Programs: per credit $595
• Master of Architecture: per credit $1,275
• Master of Civil Engineering: per credit $1,275
• Master of Project Management: per credit $1,275
• Master of Business Analytics: per credit $1,275
• Master of Computer Engineering: per credit $1,275
• Master of Construction Management: per credit $1,275
• Master of Data Science: per credit $1,275
• Master of Electrical Engineering: per credit $1,275
• Master of Facility Management: per credit $1,275
• Master of Technology Management: per credit $1,275
• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering: per credit $1,275
• Master of Applied Computer Science: per credit $1,275
• Certificate Programs – See Work Force Development website for current rates: https://pro.wit.edu/

Undergraduate students who take fewer than twelve (12) credits in a semester will be charged per credit rather than the flat full-time rate. Undergraduate students who overload (take more than twenty (20) credits in a semester) will be charged at the per credit rate for each credit over twenty (20). Part-time students who are approved to take a full-time undergraduate course will pay the full-time per-credit rate for that course. Graduate students who take an undergraduate course will pay the graduate per-credit rate for that course.

Comprehensive Service Fee

A Comprehensive Service Fee of $600 will be charged each semester to all undergraduate students enrolled in more than one course. The Comprehensive Service Fee covers the cost of a variety of programs including orientation, graduation, the use of the fitness center, and some club events. The fee also supports digital services such as internet access, e-mail, security, help services, software, computer labs, library resources, and wireless networks.

Living Accommodations

All housing prices are listed here:

https://wit.edu/student-life/reslife/living-campus

All students with a residential housing assignment must select a full or partial residential meal plan. All first-year residential students, and those residing in Evans Way Hall, Tudbury Hall and Baker Hall, are required to purchase the Silver, Gold, or Platinum Plan. Students may request a change in their meal plan before or during the first four weeks of the semester through the meal plan change request form available at wit.edu/reslife/forms. No changes to meal plans will be made after the first four weeks of the semester. 

Meal Plan Options

All Meal Plan options are listed here:  https://wit.edu/student-life/reslife/living-campus

Other Expenses

Health Insurance

Massachusetts state law requires all students registered for nine or more credits, including a semester of co-op, to provide proof of health insurance coverage. To comply with this law, students who meet the criteria are assessed a charge for a student health insurance plan. If a student is already covered by an alternate plan that offers comparable coverage and would like to waive the insurance plan, the student must complete a waiver online by the deadline. Student health insurance must be purchased or waived each academic year, typically in the fall semester. Information and deadlines for completing the waiver are published by the Center for Wellness. International students are required to purchase the annual student health insurance plan. International exchange students who attend for one semester must purchase the student health insurance for the semester(s) which they will attend. The standard fee for health insurance for the 2025-2026 academic year is to be determined.

Parking

Parking pass prices are listed here: https://wit.edu/student-life/public-safety/parking

Parking permits are issued by the Wentworth Police Department. Wentworth considers parking a privilege, which may be revoked temporarily or permanently, for justifiable reasons by the Wentworth Policy Department.  Parking permits shall not be replicated, lent, sold or transferred to another party   Should a vehicle change occur, notify the Wentworth Police Department immediately.   Wentworth assumes no liability for lost or stolen property or damage to any vehicle while it is parked on campus in one of our facilities nor does Wentworth assume responsibility or liability for any lost property or damage associated with a vehicle being towed.  Hours, rules, and regulations are subject to change without prior notice.  A parking permit must always be displayed.  

Books, Supplies, and Equipment

Each student provides at their own expense the necessary textbooks, equipment, and instructional supplies. The cost of books and supplies is estimated at $800 to $1,500 per year. Costs will vary depending upon the curriculum and whether new or used books are purchased. Payments for books and supplies purchased at the Wentworth bookstore are made directly to the bookstore, located in the basement Beatty and accessible online through the MyWentworth Campus Services tab. 

Course Materials Fee(s)

Many Wentworth classes utilize electronic course materials which are charged directly to students' E-Bills. Students may opt out of these fees but will need to purchase the materials via another source. Students will be notified of the opt-out process to their Wentworth email. Opt-outs are managed by the Wentworth bookstore; questions about opting out of course materials should be directed to the bookstore.

Payment Information

Wentworth Institute of Technology partners with a third-party service provider, Flywire, to present student E-Bills, and process bank account, credit and debit card payments made through the E-Bill. Payments can be made online through the student's E-Bill  using a "web check", MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express debit or credit card. Flywire will assess a non-refundable convenience fee on each debit or credit card transaction. Online payments are the safest and fastest way to pay student account balances by the semester's due dates.  Mailed payments should be sent at least fourteen business days prior to the semester's due date to ensure payment is credited by the due date.  Bills are presented online and can be accessed through my.wit.edu, then select the Student Accounts tile. Tuition payments are due approximately one month prior to the start of each semester. Visit the Student Accounts Office website for published due dates. All students must pay for each semester's classes by the semester's due date. The Student Accounts Office does not accept cash payments, or credit card/debit card payments in person or over the telephone.

Monthly Payment Plan

Wentworth partners with Flywire to offer semester based payment plans which can be accessed through the students' E-Bills. A non-refundable enrollment fee of $40 is charged for every payment plan established. Information about our payment plans, including enrollment dates, are available on the Student Accounts Office website.

International Payments

International students have the option to submit wire payments for tuition and fees through the E-Bill hosted by Flywire. International wire payments that exceed the amount due on the student's E-Bill will be returned to the sender via Flywire unless the credit balance is $15.00 or less. Over-payments of $15.00 or less that result from an international wire payment will be refunded to the student, based on the payment preference on their refund account.

College Savings Plans 

It is important to request college savings plan funds thirty days prior to each semester's due dates of August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and April 1 for the summer semesters.  Electronic 529 plan payments can be requested by logging onto your college savings plan portal and selecting the electronic funds transfer (EFT) option, or by contacting your plan administrator. Credit balances due to over-payments are refunded to the student.  We do not hold credit balances for future semesters.

If a 529 plan does not offer electronic funds transfer, checks payments should include the student’s full name and Wentworth ID and be mailed to:

Wentworth Institute of Technology 
Student Accounts Office / Williston Hall
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02115

Veteran Administration (VA) and Military Benefits

Students planning to use VA benefits to cover tuition should submit a copy of their COE (Certificate of Eligibility) to the Office of Military Connected Services as soon as possible after acceptance to Wentworth. The Office of Military Connected Services will share the COE with the Student Accounts Office so that anticipated VA payments can be reflected on the student's E-Bill. VA students living in Wentworth housing must cover the housing and meal plan charges by making a payment, enrolling in a payment plan, and/or utilizing financial aid or loans by each semester's due date. Students using military benefits such as Tuition Assistance (TA) or ROTC to cover all or part of their tuition should contact the Student Accounts Office and/or provide us with any documentation related to their applicable tuition benefits.

Third Party Payments

Employer or sponsor benefit confirmation letters, purchase orders and/or financial guarantees must be sent to the Student Accounts Office at studentaccounts@wit.edu thirty days prior to each semester’s due dates of August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and April 1 for the summer semester.  The anticipated credit from the third party payer will then be reflected on the student's E-Bill. Students should pay any remaining balance not covered by the third party payer or other pending financial aid funds by each semester's due dates. E-Bills not paid in full, on a payment plan, have pending financial aid, or certified loan funds by each semester’s due dates, risk being assessed holds and late payment fees.

Sibling Discount

Wentworth Institute of Technology offers a tuition discount to siblings who are enrolled concurrently in degree programs, as specified below. Tuition charges must be assessed to the E-Bill for the sibling discount to be applied. The sibling discount applies to tuition charges only. All siblings must be matriculated and enrolled in a Wentworth program each semester of eligibility.  The sibling discount is applied as follows:

• 10% tuition discount per student for the first and second siblings, enrolled concurrently
• 20% tuition discount for the third and additional siblings, enrolled concurrently 

If  two siblings are attending Wentworth simultaneously and one of the siblings graduates, withdraws or is dismissed, the remaining sibling is no longer eligible for the Sibling Discount.

If three or more siblings are attending Wentworth simultaneously and one of the siblings graduates, withdraws or is dismissed, the remaining 2 siblings will then receive a 10% discount on tuition.

To apply for the discount, one sibling should complete the Sibling Discount Form and include all other siblings' information. All fields on the form must be completed, including the expected graduation date for each student.

Wentworth Employee and Dependent Tuition Waivers

Eligible Wentworth employees can request a tuition waiver for each semester that they or a dependent have registered for. Comprehensive fees, Course Materials fees, health insurance and room and board for Wentworth housing is not covered by the tuition waiver. Because 100% of the tuition charge is waived, dependents of Wentworth employees are not eligible for any Wentworth aid or scholarships, such as the President's Merit etc.

Tuition Waiver forms should be completed as soon as each semester's E-Bill is available by following the steps below:

• Log into Workday  
• Select Help from the left hand Menu
• Click on the blue button titled Create Case  
• Human Resources will respond to the case and include a link to a smart form in DocuSign
• The employee copies the link into their browser, fills out the DocuSign form, and clicks Submit

After the waiver is approved by Human Resources, the form is submitted to the Student Accounts Office who will apply the waiver to the E-Bill. Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver requests must be submitted for each semester with registration activity. Any balance not covered by the tuition waiver should be paid in full, on a payment plan, and/or covered by pending financial aid funds, or certified loan funds by each semester's due dates.  If a semester balance is past due, holds and late payment fees may be assessed.  

Students enrolled for three quarter-time or more per semester will be assessed student health insurance on the E-Bill. Please visit the Health Insurance webpage on the Center for Wellness website for information about health insurance, the waiver process and deadlines to waive. 

Delayed Veterans Administration (VA) Payments

Under S2248 PL 115-407 Section 103, Wentworth Institute of Technology will not impose a late payment fee, denial of access to facilities, or other penalty against a veteran or eligible dependent due to a late payment of tuition and/or fees from the VA up to the certified benefits amount.  Any portion of the student bill not covered by VA benefits is still expected to be settled by the due date.

Returned Payments

A $30 non-refundable fee will be charged on the student’s account for every returned payment, including paper check payments and bank account payments made through the E-Bill. Wentworth will not accept personal checks or web checks/bank account payments if there have been two (2) or more returned payments on a student's account. This policy also applies to returned payment plan payments. Repeated returned payments will result in a student being blocked from using bank account payments for one-time payments, and for payment plan payments through the E-Bill. Wentworth also reserves the right to refuse checks or bank account payments for a past-due balance or for payments made within two (2) weeks of graduation.

Late Payments and Delinquent Accounts

Failure to make payment in full, enroll in a payment plan, submit Third Party payer documentation and/or be covered by anticipated financial aid funds, or certified alternative loan or PLUS loan funds, on or before the semester's due date (see Payment Information section) may result in a hold and late payment fees.  Students who have not met their financial obligations to Wentworth will not be allowed to register for additional courses. In addition, students whose E-Bills do not reflect a $0.00 balance beyond the bill due date for each semester may have their semester class schedule cancelled. Students who live in campus housing will not be permitted to move into their campus housing assignments, and access to grades and diplomas will be withheld from students who have overdue balances.  Wentworth reserves the right to hold diplomas from students who have balances due the University. Wentworth reserves the right to place delinquent unpaid student account balances with an outside collection agency. If an overdue obligation is referred for collection by Wentworth to an outside agency or attorney for collection efforts and/or a legal suit is filed, the debt is increased to cover all reasonable costs of collection, including collection agency fees which may be a percentage of the balance owed to a maximum of 50% of the debt, and all collection costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs that Wentworth may incur in such collection efforts. By registering for any class or course offered by Wentworth, students accept and agree to be bound by the foregoing policy as applied to any preexisting or future obligation to Wentworth. Wentworth reserves the right to report to credit bureaus any accounts placed with collection agencies.

Credit Balance (Refund) Policy

Institutional and federal financial aid will be disbursed to students' accounts approximately 10 days after add/drop ends each semester if all financial aid requirements are complete. Any resulting credit balance refund will be processed and issued to students based on the payment method they select for their refund account. Estimated semester refund dates are published on the Student Accounts Office website. Typically, there will not be a credit balance until all institutional and federal aid is disbursed. Once this occurs, and if it creates a credit balance, any remaining credit will be refunded as follows:

• If a credit balance is a result of federal Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans, alternative loans, and/or grants, the refund will be issued to the student based on the payment method they select for their refund account
• If a credit balance is the result of a Parent PLUS loan, the refund will typically be issued to the student
• If a credit balance is a result of a monthly payment plan, the refund will be issued to the student based on the payment method used for the payment plan
• If a credit balance is a result of a credit card payment made through the Flywire E-Bill and the payment was made within the past 90 days, the refund will be issued back to the credit card used for the transaction. If the credit card payment was made more than 90 days ago, the refund will be issued to the student based on the payment method they select for their refund account
• If a credit balance is a result of a credit card payment made through Slate or CashNet (Transact), typically an enrollment or housing deposit, and the payment was made within the past 90 days, the refund will be issued back to the credit card used for the transaction. If the credit card payment was made more than 90 days ago, the refund will be issued to the student based on the payment method they select for their refund account
• If a credit balance is the result of an over payment, and the payment was made by web or paper check, the refund will be issued to the student based on the payment method they select for their refund account, regardless of who the payer is
• If a credit balance is a result of payments made by, or loans in the name of parents who are separated or divorced, Wentworth will refund to the student based on the payment method they select for their refund account
• Student's whose tuition charge is 100% covered by Chapter 31 Veterans benefits may request any federal or state financial aid that has disbursed be refunded to them prior to Wentworth receiving payment from the VA for the semester in session

Withdrawal from Wentworth

Before withdrawing, it is highly recommended that a student seek counseling from their  faculty advisor, or Wellness, if the withdrawal is medical in nature. Students should also consult with the appropriate Financial Aid and Student Account Counselors to discuss any financial consequences of voluntary withdrawal. International students must have their withdrawal form signed by an International Student Services employee or Designated School Official (DSO).

A student who decides to withdraw from Wentworth during the semester should complete a Voluntary Withdrawal Form, located on MyWentworth, and follow the Voluntary Withdrawal procedures outlined in the catalog. All students are liable for tuition, room and board, comprehensive fees, housing damages and library fines, if applicable, in accordance with the adjustment policy below.

Tuition Adjustments

Tuition adjustment for a withdrawing student is initiated based on the point in the semester at which the student submits the voluntary withdrawal form to the Registrar's Office. Non-attendance of classes does not constitute an official withdrawal, and no adjustments will be made based solely on lack of attendance. Students who register for classes, fail to attend those classes, and who do not notify Wentworth of their intention to withdraw from classes, are liable for all tuition and fees assessed for that semester. Tuition and fees will not be adjusted until the Registrar's Office receives a completed official withdrawal form, or when the student is reported as administratively withdrawn by a Registrar's Office staff member. Withdrawal forms received after the proration period will not initiate tuition adjustments. Tuition adjustments are made as follows:

For 15-Week Courses:

• If withdrawal is filed by the end of the drop/add period, tuition reversal amount is 100%, minus non-refundable $500 deposit, if applicable.
• If withdrawal is filed by the end of the second week of the semester, tuition reversal amount is 75%.
• If withdrawal is filed by the end of the third week of the semester, tuition reversal amount is 50%.
• If withdrawal is filed by the end of the fourth week of the semester, tuition reversal amount is 25%.
• If withdrawal is filed by the fifth week of the semester and later, no reversal of tuition charges.

For Seven-Week Courses:

• If withdrawal is filed by the end of the first week of the course, tuition reversal amount is 100%.
• If withdrawal is filed by the end of the second week of the course, tuition reversal amount is 50%.
• If withdrawal is filed by the third week of the course and later, no reversal of tuition charges.

Students who receive federal student financial aid and then withdraw from Wentworth are subject to the Title IV/federal aid adjustment policy prescribed by Federal Regulations. Students should contact their Financial Aid and Student Account Counselors to obtain the appropriate financial aid adjustment schedule, as well as to discuss any remaining financial obligations. Fees are not refundable once the semester begins. Students are liable for tuition and fees in accordance with the published refund policy.

Currently Serving Military Members 

Students who are members of the United States Armed Forces who are called to active duty should review the Withdrawal for Military Connected Services policy. A refund of tuition, fees, and applicable payments will be made according to Public Law 117-328 Veterans Affairs Update.  Any required returns to agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs will be made according to federal regulations.  Financial aid awards are subject to the same laws and regulations for all students, regardless of active military service, section 6.f. 

Course Materials Fee(s)

Course material fees are fully refundable ONLY during the 100% proration add/drop period for each semester. After add/drop has ended for each semester and the 100% tuition proration period has passed, course material fee(s) are non-refundable.

Study Abroad Program Fees

All deposits for Wentworth Study Abroad programs are non-refundable. Students should contact their school's Study Abroad program coordinator for further details. 

Room and Board Adjustment

A student’s room and board charges are determined by the date which the student’s room key(s) is returned to Housing during move-out. A student who withdraws is responsible for meal plan charges based on actual meal points used. Meal plan charges are pro-rated on a per-day usage through the end of the semester. (?? True?)

Students who wish to withdraw from housing but remain enrolled in classes at Wentworth must complete a Housing Cancellation form, located on the Housing and Residential Education website. Students who withdraw from the institute entirely must complete and sign the Voluntary Withdrawal Form located on MyWentworth, and return it to the Registar's Office.

No adjustments to room or board charges will be made to the account of any student who is withdrawn for disciplinary sanctions. For more information, please contact Housing and Residential Education at housing@wit.edu or (617) 989-4160.

Housing Agreement Release Fee

Students who live on campus sign a housing agreement for the duration of their housing assignment period. Students who withdraw from their housing agreement without a valid reason will be responsible for payment. Please see the refund schedule on the Wentworth Housing and Residential Education’s website (https://wit.edu/student-life/reslife) for more information.

Refund of Payments

After all necessary adjustments have been made to a student’s account, any credits resulting from payments made will be refunded in accordance with the above-mentioned refund policy, if applicable.

Federal Funds Refund

If a student withdraws from Wentworth during the semester, the total refunded amount is determined according to federal and institutional refund policy. The refund will be returned to the individual programs in the following order:

1. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
2. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan,
3. Federal PLUS Loan,
4. Federal Pell Grant,
5. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant,
6. State funded Grants,
7. Private funded programs, and
8. Wentworth Institutional Aid

Specific questions regarding the refund policy can be addressed with a student’s Financial Aid or Student Account Counselor. In some cases, there may be a balance due on a student's E-Bill after the federal financial aid adjustment is completed. Students will be notified if there is a balance owed. Any resulting E-Bill account balance becomes due immediately.