Military Tuition
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Partnership Active-Duty Cost Per Credit |
| AA in International Relations and Diplomacy
|
$375 | $187.50 |
| AA in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
|
$375 | $187.50 |
| BA in International Relations and Diplomacy
|
$375 | $187.50 |
| BA in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
|
$375 | $187.50 |
| MA in International Relations
|
$585 | $250 |
| MA in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
|
$585 | $250 |
| MBA in Strategic Leadership | $605 | $250 |
| MS in Artificial Intelligence | $605 | $250 |
A 10% tuition savings* is available for veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and their spouses, as well as for dependents of disabled or deceased veterans.
*Students receiving an NEC scholarship or grant will receive the higher of the two awards, either the scholarship/grant or the tuition discount.
In 2025, NEC was designated a Purple Heart College, joining a national network of institutions committed to honoring and supporting Purple Heart recipients and military-connected students. The designation reflects NEC鈥檚 longstanding commitment to service, access, and student support.
