These tools are designed to help you figure out how much money you may need for school. Check out our Cost of Attendance and Net Price Calculators to learn more about our tuition and fees and what you might expect in financial aid. Students often use a combination of financial aid, scholarships, grants, and personal funding to pay for school.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance is the Financial Aid Office’s best estimate of the cost to attend a program at Marine Trades Institute. Cost of Attendance includes tuition, required fees, tools, books, and projected living/personal expenses, based on a 12-month, three semester program.
Students are billed directly for tuition and required fees. Students are responsible for securing housing, meals, transportation, and other personal expenses.
Cost of Attendance is updated annually. Housing and Food expenses for dependent students living with family, within 30 miles of Marine Trades Institute will be reduced.
| Cost of Attendance 2024-2025 | CCBB Student | MST Student |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,684 | $24,684 |
| Shop & Material Fee | $786 | $786 |
| Required ABYC Certification Test | – | $150 |
| Required Computer (estimated) | $699 | $699 |
| Tool Allowance (estimated) | $1,764 | $1,536 |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $108 | $126 |
| Off Campus Housing (estimated) | $6,513 | $6,513 |
| Food – One Person (estimated) | $4,008 | $4,008 |
| Transportation, Personal & Misc. (estimated) | $2,235 | $2,235 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $40,797 | $40,737 |
| Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 | CCBB Student | MST Student |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Shop & Material Fee | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Required Computer (estimated) | $699 | $699 |
| Tool Allowance (estimated) | $1,467 | $1,557 |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $126 | $180 |
| Housing (estimated) | $8,082 | $8,082 |
| Food – One Person (estimated) | $4,041 | $4,041 |
| Transportation, Personal & Misc. (estimated) | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $45,204 | $45,051 |
Additional Cost Consideration (Professional Judgment Approval Required)
Upon request, the student’s Cost of Attendance may be increased for the following reasons:
- Additional mileage or travel expense, if daily travel exceeds 10 miles per day.
- Child care dependent costs, with proof of expenses.
- ABYC certification expenses, with proof of cost.
- Unusual housing costs, if lower cost housing is not available.
If you are seeking an increase to your Cost of Attendance budget, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator provides an estimate of the amount students like you will pay after subtracting any grants and scholarships for which they may be eligible. The calculator is based on the most recent reporting year (2021-2022). Keep in mind that some costs have changed in subsequent years and that results are dependent on the accuracy and completeness of the information you enter. The calculator is intended to provide only a general guide to your eligibility for financial aid. Any financial aid offer is not guaranteed by Marine Trades Institute. This is not an application for financial aid. Your information will not be retained or transmitted to Marine Trades Institute in any way.
