Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fee Information

Tuition and associated fees for graduate students are updated each year on the New College of Florida (NCF) website at Graduate Tuition and Fees.

Since all fees are subject to change without notice (by action of the Florida Legislature), the fees on the NCF website should be used only as guidelines. NCF will make every effort to advertise any fee changes as they occur, but students should be prepared for variations at the time of registration. Non-resident fees are charged on the basis of the student’s residency classification for tuition purposes.

Payment Methods

Account balances are available online through the Student tile located in the NCF Student Portal. Balances are not provided unless the student is registered. Payment may be made by credit card, debit card, e-check, or through some 529 plans online through the Student tile located in the NCF Student Portal. Payment may also be made by check at the START Center during normal working hours. Checks may also be mailed to:

New College of Florida
Bursar’s Office
5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109

Checks must be made payable to NCF for the correct amount and must include the student's name and NCF Identification Number on the face of the check. When sending checks by mail, please ensure that they are received on or before the payment deadline.

Payment by credit and debit card may only be made online, and those transactions will be assessed a 3.0% convenience fee in addition to the amount owed.  E-checks may only be made online, and those transactions will be assessed a $0.50 convenience fee in addition to the amount owed.  

Special Fees, Fines, and Penalties

For the Academic Year, please take note of these special processing fees:

  • Enrollment Fee for new students
  • If living on campus, Housing Deposit fee for each semester, if applicable
  • Late Contract Submission Fee
  • Late Registration Fee
  • Late Payment Fee for non-deferred registration fees unpaid by the posted payment deadline. 
  • Late Payment Fee and Returned Check Charge will both be assessed if a check is returned by the bank.

Collection Costs

In the event the student becomes delinquent or defaults in paying charges due to NCF, the student will be liable for collection costs up to 30% of the unpaid debt and any other costs incurred by NCF in an effort to collect monies due from the student.

For information on these, other fines, penalties, and use fees, please go to the website NCF Tuition & Fee Schedule.

Cancellation of Registration for Nonpayment of Financial Charges and Dishonored Payments

A student's current term registration may be canceled for nonpayment of financial charges, including outstanding balances caused by dishonored payments, or if the student’s financial aid or third-party benefits were not received for the term. Cancellation of a student's registration means that the student is no longer enrolled.

The Office of the Registrar will attempt to notify students by email of possible registration cancellation for outstanding financial balances. This notification will include:

  1. The specific reason for the proposed cancellation
  2. The final payment deadline

A student may request reinstatement within the first two weeks of the semester through the Registrar's Office after satisfying their outstanding financial balance. 

Withdrawal and Refund of Financial Charges

Officially requested refunds will be made for appropriately documented withdrawals. NCF authorizes certain refunds of financial charges, less any unpaid debts to NCF. The Enrollment and Housing Deposits, along with the late registration and late payment fees, are non-refundable. 

Please refer to the NCF Refund Policy here. View Student Refund Policy