Navigating Northfield Mount Hermon: Tuition, Costs, and Financial Aid

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is a renowned institution committed to providing a high-quality education. Understanding the financial aspects of attending NMH, including tuition costs and financial aid opportunities, is crucial for prospective students and their families. This article provides a detailed overview of the expenses associated with NMH's summer programs and the school's commitment to making education accessible through need-based scholarships.

Application Fees

The application process involves certain fees. For domestic applicants, the fee is $100, while international applicants are required to pay $150. However, the application fee is waived for those who apply before January 15. Current NMH students are also exempt from this fee. Financial aid applicants may request an application fee waiver and Clarity processing waiver. Should the school determine that the applicant is not eligible for financial aid, the fees will be due. It is important to contact the summer office for a waiver code before submitting the application, as fees cannot be refunded.

Summer Program Tuition and Associated Costs

NMH offers a variety of summer programs with varying durations, each with its corresponding tuition fee.

Boarding student, four-week: \$8,990 with a tuition deposit of \$1800
English-Language Immersion Program: \$9,990 with a tuition deposit of \$2000
Boarding student, two-week: \$4,600 with a tuition deposit of \$900
Day Student, four-week: \$4,800 with a tuition deposit of \$950
Day Student, two-week: \$2200 with a tuition deposit of \$425

Day students live locally and commute to/from school each day.

Required Fees

In addition to tuition, there are required fees that cover health insurance and student activities.

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Health Insurance

Health insurance is a mandatory fee, with costs varying for domestic and international students, and depending on the program's duration.

International Students:
- Four-week program: \$360
- Session 1, two-week program: \$190
- Session 2, two-week program: \$170
- Current NMH international students: \$ (added to academic-year bill)
Domestic Students (who need health insurance):
- Four-week program: \$595.80
- Session 1, two-week program: \$314.45
- Session 2, two-week program: \$281.35

Health & Safety Fee

A health and safety fee is also required. The fee is \$100 for the four-week program and \$50 for the two-week program.

Student Activities

The student activities fee is \$425 for the four-week program and \$275 for the two-week program.

Optional Courses/Additional Fees

NMH provides a range of optional courses and activities that come with additional fees.

Transportation

Transportation options, such as airport shuttles, incur extra costs.

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Boston Airport Shuttle: \$150 per person, per trip
Hartford Airport Shuttle: \$75 per person, per trip

SUMMIT Prep Courses

For students looking to prepare for standardized tests, NMH offers SUMMIT prep courses.

SUMMIT SAT PREP COURSES
- Four-week program, four days a week: \$950
- Four-week program, two days a week: \$475
- Two-week program, four days a week: \$575
SUMMIT SSAT PREP COURSE
- Four-week program, two days a week: \$475

L.E.A.D. Outdoor Adventure and Leadership Excursions

Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in L.E.A.D. excursions. The rental fee is \$950 for four weeks and \$450 for two weeks.

MAKE! (minor course)

The materials fee for MAKE! is \$400 for four weeks and \$200 for two weeks.

CREATE Sculpture & Ceramics

The materials fee for CREATE Sculpture & Ceramics is \$200.

Cook’s Tour

The materials fees for Cook’s Tour 1 and Cook’s Tour 2 are each \$175.

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Rocket Science, Astronomy and Space

The materials fee for Rocket Science, Astronomy and Space is \$200.

Fly Fishing

The equipment rental fee for Fly fishing (Rod & MA fishing license - required) is \$300 for four weeks and \$200 for two weeks.

Afternoon Golf

The golf course fees/travel expenses for Afternoon Golf are \$500 for four weeks and \$250 for two weeks.

Afternoon Rowing

The equipment rental/coaching fee for Afternoon Rowing is \$250.

Theater Fellowship

The Play’s The Thing Excursion/admissions fee for Theater Fellowship is \$300.

Finance Fellowship

The Excursion/admissions fee for Finance Fellowship is \$200.

Model UN Fellowship

The Excursion/admissions fee for Model UN Fellowship is \$200.

AI Scholars Program

The fee for the AI Scholars Program is \$800.

Esports Advantage Program

The fee for the Esports Advantage Program is \$600.

Need-Based Scholarships

NMH recognizes that the cost of private education can be a significant barrier for many families. To address this, NMH offers need-based scholarships to qualified domestic and international students, enabling them to access a high-quality education. The school meticulously reviews thousands of applications each year to select the most talented and highest-achieving students for these scholarships.

The commitment to providing financial aid is deeply rooted in NMH's founding principles, which emphasize making quality education available to all students, regardless of their background. More than one-third of NMH students receive need-based scholarships, totaling over \$12 million. The school is dedicated to growing this number, ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent deserving students from benefiting from an NMH education.

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