Certificate Program

Estimated Training Costs

• Tuition
• Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
• Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
• Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
• Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
• Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
• Lab Fee (vessel operation) $550.00 per quarter for 2 quarters
• Supplies & Equipment (varies) $45
• Books (varies) $300.00
• Vessel Maintenance Fee - $250 per quarter for 3 quarters

Note:

Before SMA students can participate in the at-sea internship, they must obtain the following documents:

• USCG Merchant Mariners Document
• U.S. Passport
• Benzene screening (for tankships)

Additional information can be found on the United States Coast Guard website.