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Student Fees

Tuition and Fees

Fees assessed on the basis of enrollment status or services rendered for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

Mandatory Fees:

DescriptionAmountPerService Rendered
General Fee$21credit hour per term
Funds technology, hardware and software and other services for multi-media learning environments
Student Government and Intramural/Athletic Fee$22credit hour per termSupports Student Senate Activities, recreation programs and intercollegiate athletics
Wolf Packed Course Materials $25credit hour per termIncludes required printed text, lab books, digital materials. Printed books are considered a rental and must be returned to Barnes & Noble.
Does Not Include:
  • Culinary & Pastry Art Majors: Knife Kit, Pastry Kit, or Uniforms
  • Allied Health Majors: Uniforms and Medical Equipment
  • Nursing Majors: Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Fee
  • All Majors: Computers and Other Electronics
Support Services Fee$1credit hour per termSupports student services

Other Fees:

DescriptionAmountPerService Rendered
Academic Foundation Fee$55CourseSupports student foundation course work
Advanced First Aid & CPR$47CourseTo cover costs associated with Advanced First Aid & CPR class
Allied Health Lab Fee$175CourseTo cover costs associated with Allied Health Labs and clinicals
Nursing Lab and Documentation Fee$215CourseTo cover costs associated with Allied Health Labs, clinicals, and documentation.
Animal Management Lab Fee$225CourseTo cover contractual expenses incurred for labs at zoos and aquariums
Baking and Pastry Arts Lab Fee$130CourseTo cover the cost of consumed materials and supplies
Bowling Lab Fee$62CourseTo cover additional cost of operating bowling lanes
Ceramics Fee$47CourseTo cover costs of ceramics materials and supplies
Challenge Exam Administration and Assessment Fee$85ExamFaculty preparation, administration, and evaluation of challenge exams
Child Care FeesVariable
Schedule
* See note
Semester
(Registration fee)
Child (waiting-list placement)		Fees cover the costs of salaries for teachers, meals, supplies, and equipment for day care services provided to children of students.

* The variable schedule service charge is structured on a sliding scale, depending on the length of care time and parental income
Credit for Prior Learning Fee$35Credit HourCPL credit hour fee to be paid for each credit hour awarded through assessment of portfolio (up to a maximum of 14 credits.) The first 6 credits are included in the $192 portfolio assessment fee. Student will pay an additional $33 per credit only for credit hours beyond these 6, to cover administrative costs and additional faculty time for assessment.
Culinary Arts Lab Fee$214CourseTo cover the cost of consumed materials and supplies
ID Card Replacement Fee$10ID CardRequired for access to the College library and functions (first card is free)
Late Payment Fee$35OccurrenceAny account balance, after considering financial aid, remaining outstanding at tuition or payment plan due dates
Late Registration Fee$50RegistrationAll support services & resources required to accommodate students unable to attend regularly scheduled registration. You will be charged the late registration fee if your first registration activity for a term occurs during the late registration period, which begins on the first official day of classes for that term.
Payment Plan Fee$40SemesterAdministrative costs for the College's tuition payment plan
Portfolio Assessment Fee$204PortfolioTo cover cost of faculty evaluation of a portfolio submitted by a student to document learning acquired through work/life experience, up to 6 credits
Production Lab Fee$88CourseTo cover the cost of consumed materials and supplies
Music Lesson Fee$260CourseTo cover costs associated with individual music lessons.
NFCI Baking & Pastry Program Kit Fee$445KitTo supply freshman and transfer Baking & Pastry Arts students with a Baking and Pastry Kit.
NFCI Culinary Program Knife Kit Fee$435KitTo supply freshman and transfer Culinary students with a Knife Kit.
Nursing ATI 27/28 Cohort$280CourseTo cover costs of Nursing Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) platform.
Returned Check/Charge Fee$30Item Returned or DisputedBank charges and handling costs of returned checks or disputed credit card authorizations
Locker Rental$10Term, per lockerProvide lock & locker for student to secure personal items.
Tobacco Policy Violation Fee$25-$200Per occurrence; does not reset with term or year$25 - 1st violation; $50 - 2nd violation; $100 - 3rd violation; $200 - 4th and additional violations
Duplicate Diploma$25Diploma re-issuedTo cover cost paid to third-party vendor to process request
Transcript Fee$10TranscriptTo cover cost paid to third-party vendor and campus surcharge for administrative support of transcript production
Welding Lab Fee$62Credit HourTo cover the cost of lab space and consumed materials and supplies
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Contact

  • Phone: 716-614-6443
  • Fax: 716-614-6444
  • Email: cashier@niagaracc.suny.edu
  • Location: A-205 – Notar Admin Bldg.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm
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