Financial Aid
Optional Payment Plan
Students with financial hardship may choose to pay by installments as follows:
- 1/2 tuition, $30.00 registration fee, and $10.00 processing fee at the time of fall and spring registration (cash, check, or credit card)
- The remaining two payments, each equaling 1/2 the balance, will be drawn automatically from a valid credit card number, furnished at the original registration, on October 24/November 28, 2007(fall semester) or March 19/April 23, 2008(spring semester).
- Please note: the optional payment plan is not available for courses with fewer than 10 class meetings.
Scholarship Programs
Funds from the Preparatory School Scholarship and Tuition Assistance for Boston Residents programs are available to students who have demonstrated talent, proficiency, and financial need. Residents of Boston should follow procedures for application and eligibility as outlined on page 51.
All students receiving scholarships are evaluated each year and are expected to maintain a high level of commitment to their studies. Because of the number of students seeking assistance and the limitation of available funds, there are no full scholarships. Awards are based on the number of classes indicated. Families are required to submit tax documentation with the application. Preparatory School scholarships are awarded during the academic year only; no funds are available for summer lessons.
The application and instructions may be downloaded from the NEC Web site.
New students must have teacher and/or ensemble placements before filing the application. To apply for scholarship, contact the Preparatory School (Preparatory Scholarship Funds) or Community Collaborations (Tuition Assistance for Boston Residents) at 617-585-1130.
Download current year scholarship instructions and application form