Terms of Use

Neponset University · neponset.co

Welcome to Neponset University. We're working to build a tuition-free, fully online university that makes higher education more accessible.

We believe in being open about what we're building, what exists today, and what remains to be done. These Terms of Use explain how you may use our website, what you can expect from us, and the limitations of our current offerings.

By accessing or using neponset.co, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Who We Are

Neponset University is an educational initiative in Massachusetts, operated under the legal name Neponset Open Learning, Inc., a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation.

Neponset University is not currently admitting learners or operating as an authorized degree-granting institution.

Our goal is to offer accessible, rigorous online education, supported by instructors who receive stipends for their teaching.

We are still building the institution, its academic programs, and its operating policies. Information on this website describes our current plans unless otherwise stated.

2. Our Authorization and Accreditation Status

Neponset University is not currently authorized by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to award degrees.

We are not accredited by any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

We intend to seek the necessary degree-granting authorization and institutional accreditation. Neither outcome is guaranteed, and we cannot promise when or whether either will be obtained.

At present:

• Neponset University does not award degrees.
• Courses completed through Neponset University, if and when offered, will not result in a degree under our current status.
• Other institutions may decline to recognize or accept coursework completed through Neponset University. Transfer credit is not guaranteed.
• Neponset University does not participate in federal Title IV student financial aid programs. Federal Pell Grants and federal student loans are not available for study through Neponset University.

Please consider these limitations carefully when evaluating our educational plans.

Our name reflects the institution we hope to build, not a claim that we have already obtained university-level authorization or accreditation.

3. Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance

Our educational model is designed around $0 tuition.

We anticipate charging course registration fees averaging approximately $1,600 per learner per year, with need-based fee waivers intended to help learners who cannot afford those costs.

These are planning estimates, not final published charges. Actual fees may vary depending on course registration and other factors. We have not established a guaranteed maximum annual fee.

We intend to publish clear information about charges, payment requirements, fee waivers, refunds, and other financial policies before accepting learner registrations or payments.

We do not currently participate in federal student financial aid programs, and we do not promise that such participation will become available.

4. Admissions and the Interest List

Neponset University is not yet accepting applications or admitting learners.

If you would like to hear about our progress, you may contact us at hello@neponset.co to express your interest.

Joining our interest list:

• Does not constitute an application for admission.
• Does not reserve a place in a future course or program.
• Does not establish student status or an educational relationship.
• Does not guarantee admission, financial assistance, or access to future offerings.

We plan to introduce a brief application process with no application fee when admissions open. Application procedures, evaluation criteria, academic offerings, and enrollment arrangements remain subject to development and change.

Expressing interest does not obligate you to apply or enroll.

5. Information on This Website

We work to make the information on our website accurate, understandable, and current. Because Neponset University has not yet begun classes, some details describe anticipated programs rather than established services.

Course descriptions, academic calendars, program structures, instructor arrangements, fees, admission procedures, and anticipated launch dates may change as the institution develops.

We may also postpone, revise, or discontinue planned offerings.

No statement on this website constitutes a binding offer of admission, a guarantee that a program will launch, or a commitment to provide a particular academic credential.

When formal academic policies become effective, we intend to publish them separately. Policies currently identified as "in preparation," including academic integrity, refunds, conflicts of interest, and Title IX-related procedures, should not be understood as adopted or operative policies.

6. Acceptable Website Use

You may use this website to learn about Neponset University, review our plans, and contact us.

We ask that you use it lawfully and responsibly.

You agree not to interfere with the website's operation, attempt unauthorized access to its systems, introduce malicious software, impersonate another person, or use the website to engage in fraud or other unlawful conduct.

You also agree not to submit information that you know is materially false or misleading when communicating with us.

We may take reasonable steps to protect the website and restrict activity that threatens its security or operation.

7. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including original text, graphics, logos, illustrations, course descriptions, and design elements, may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise indicated, Neponset University or the applicable rights holder retains the relevant rights.

You may view, download, and print reasonable portions of publicly available website content for personal, noncommercial, and informational purposes, provided you preserve applicable copyright notices and attribution.

You may not use our name, branding, or other protected materials in a way that falsely suggests affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or authorization.

Nothing in these Terms prevents uses permitted by applicable law, including fair use.

Educational materials made available through future courses may be subject to separate licenses or academic-use conditions.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external educational resources, institutions, publications, or services.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, or terms.

A link does not necessarily indicate that we endorse the linked organization or its views.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy notices of websites you visit.

9. Privacy

When you contact us or join our interest list, we handle the personal information you provide as described in our Privacy Notice.

Please review that notice to understand what information we collect, why we use it, and how you can contact us about it.

10. No Warranties

We provide this website and its content on an "as available" basis.

We aim to maintain a useful and reliable website, but we cannot guarantee that it will always be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of technical problems.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim warranties, express or implied, concerning the website's operation, availability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

Educational plans, descriptions, and resources published on this website are provided for general information. They do not guarantee any particular educational, professional, financial, or employment outcome.

Nothing in this section limits warranties or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Neponset University and the individuals involved in developing and operating the initiative will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.

This includes, where legally permitted, losses arising from interrupted website access, technical errors, or reliance on information describing provisional academic plans.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

This limitation concerns use of the website. Any future educational services, enrollment arrangements, or financial transactions may be governed by additional terms and applicable law.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or remedies you have under laws that cannot be waived by agreement.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as Neponset University develops or as our website, services, or legal obligations change.

When we make changes, we will publish the revised Terms on this page and update the date below.

Changes apply prospectively from their effective publication unless otherwise stated or required by law. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

14. Contact Us

We welcome questions about our plans, educational model, institutional status, or these Terms.

Neponset University
Website: neponset.co
Email: hello@neponset.co

We're building something ambitious, and we believe being clear about what we have and haven't accomplished is part of earning your trust.

Last updated: October 10, 2026