{"id":96,"date":"2014-08-25T18:07:10","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T18:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:51:41","slug":"costs-and-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/graduate-admissions\/costs-and-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Costs and Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Graduate Costs and Aid<\/h1>\n<p>Graduate tuition, fees and fiscal policies are established by the Academy Board of Trustees and may be adjusted by the Board without prior notice.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\">Graduate Program Tuition and Fees | As of August 1, 2026<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Application Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Online Graduate Tuition Rate per credit hour<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$900                                                     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Online Technology Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$152 per semester\/term<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Online Administrative Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$46 per semester\/term<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Alumni Advantage Online:<\/b> Online graduate students in the Alumni Advantage program will pay a flat discounted rate.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$600 per credit hour <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1 from cache -->\n<p>*Books are additional and vary by course.<\/p>\n<p>Upon notification of acceptance, students are required to submit a $250.00 non-refundable deposit, which will be credited toward tuition for the first session attended.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h2>Undergraduate Tuition and Fees | As of August 1, 2026<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Applicable to the SVO component of the GLVO program<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuition (per credit hour):<\/strong><br \/>\nIn-State: $418<br \/>\nNew England Regional: $627<br \/>\nOut-of-State: $961<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees (per year):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Administrative Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$824<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Student Life Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$268                                      <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Security Deposit<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Technology Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$1,308<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Recreation Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$236<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Energy Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$690<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Medical Services Fee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$226<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache -->\n<h2><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h2>Payments<\/h2>\n<p>Tuition payments and invoices are due and payable no later than the last business day of the first week of classes.<\/p>\n<p>Payments for student accounts, declining balances, and parking permits can be made electronically by signing in to the MyMMA account. Payments by direct debit (ACH\/electronic check) are available at no charge. Payments by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover are also accepted at no charge; American Express is accepted but is subject to a 2.9% transaction fee.<\/p>\n<p>All payments must be made in U.S. dollars, and funds must be drawn from a United States banking institution.<\/p>\n<p>Students relying on financial aid to pay their balances must have all required signed award letters, Master Promissory Notes, and Entrance Counseling requirements completed no later than the last business day of the first week of classes.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are determined by the MMA Finance Department to not be in satisfactory financial standing are subject to being placed on a \u201cSTOP\u201d list. This will prevent them from viewing their grades and may affect their access to the Learning Management System.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information regarding student billing, please contact Diane Harmon, Student Account Manager, at (207) 326-2243 or <a href=\"mailto:diane.harmon@mma.edu\">diane.harmon@mma.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Refund Policy for All Master\u2019s Degree Students Who Withdraw from Courses<\/h2>\n<p>Students register for their courses before each session and receive tuition notices based on their registration. Students may register for one or two courses per session.<\/p>\n<p>Refunds for withdrawals are provided in accordance with the following schedule:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Before the beginning of the third week:<\/strong> 75%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before the beginning of the fourth week:<\/strong> 50%<\/li>\n<li><strong>After the beginning of the fourth week:<\/strong> <strong>No refund<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A student who withdraws must file a Notice of Withdrawal in writing with the Registrar\u2019s Office. Notification should also be sent to the Graduate Office via email. This notification does not replace the Notice of Withdrawal to the Registrar. Refund credit will be computed from the time that official notice is received in the Registrar\u2019s Office. Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p>Fees will not be refunded. Acceptance deposits and initial registration fees are non-refundable.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h2><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Graduate students who are United States citizens may receive <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate-admissions\/financial-aid\/\">financial aid<\/a> from several sources. Graduate students may be eligible for $20,500 in a Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. Occasionally, grants and scholarships from nonprofit organizations, professional organizations, and transportation-related companies become available. Students are encouraged to check with their local libraries or the website for scholarship possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Students in the Maritime Management program may also seek employment in the area or on campus and may, in certain circumstances, qualify for Federal Work-Study funds. Depending upon an international student\u2019s immigration status, they may be eligible for on-campus employment.<\/p>\n<p>When applying for financial aid, prospective and returning students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); in some cases, a verification worksheet may be required and will be requested by Maine Maritime Academy.<\/p>\n<p>For information regarding Financial Aid, please contact the financial aid office at 207-326-2683 or financial.aid@mma.edu.<\/p>\n<h3>When Should You File the FAFSA?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Students may file the FAFSA as early as October 1 for the following academic year. Maine Maritime Academy may request additional information after the FAFSA has been submitted. Although graduate applications are processed on a rolling basis, students are encouraged to complete all required financial aid applications as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h2>Veterans<\/h2>\n<p>Maine Maritime Academy recognizes and supports veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our programs are approved for enrollment of military personnel, veterans, and their eligible dependents under various educational assistance programs, including the <strong>GI Bill\u00ae<\/strong>. Programs are also approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Programs.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans and their dependents should contact Maine Maritime Academy\u2019s <strong>VA Certifying Official<\/strong> to confirm their status as a \u201ccovered individual\u201d and to inquire about necessary documentation or tuition benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nCasey Littlefield, VA Certifying Official<br \/>\nPhone: 207-326-2236<br \/>\nEmail: casey.littlefield@mma.edu<\/p>\n<p>GI Bill\u00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\">https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h2>Medical Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>Graduate students may purchase health insurance through Maine Maritime Academy\u2019s approved provider, Cross Insurance. The plan offers comprehensive coverage designed specifically for students.<\/p>\n<p>Health insurance, either through a private provider or purchased through Cross Insurance, is required for students enrolled in the Global Logistics and Vessel Operations (GLVO) concentration, as these students complete coursework on campus. Students enrolled in the International Logistics Management (ILM) concentration may purchase the plan if they choose.<\/p>\n<p>All students must log in to the MMA portal and complete the online insurance information once each academic year, whether or not they elect to purchase the student health insurance plan. This requirement must be completed no later than the last business day of the first week of classes.<\/p>\n<p>The link to the student insurance information is available through the student portal.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information about coverage, costs, and benefits, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/student-life\/health-and-counseling-services\/insurance-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Insurance Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Insurance policy inquiries:<\/strong> Contact Cross Insurance at <a href=\"mailto:CollegeHealth@crossagency.com\">CollegeHealth@crossagency.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Billing or payment questions:<\/strong> Contact Diane Harmon at <a href=\"mailto:diane.harmon@mma.edu\">diane.harmon@mma.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MMA\u2019s academic year is July 1 through June 30 of the following calendar year.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h2>Financial Statement<\/h2>\n<p>An audited financial statement is produced following the end of each fiscal year. To request a copy, please contact the Office of Administration, Finance, and Governmental Relations.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduate Costs and Aid Graduate tuition, fees and fiscal policies are established by the Academy Board of Trustees and may be adjusted by the Board without prior notice. Graduate Program Tuition and Fees | As of August 1, 2026 *Books are additional and vary by course. 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