NMC Estimated Cost of Attendance

General Academic Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$6,141

$11,207

$14,063

$16,222

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$300

$300

$300

$300

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

$900

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$19,511

$25,777

$29,433

$31,592

Audio Technology Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs (on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$7,096

$12,526

$15,668

$18,036

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$1,495

$1,495

$1,495

$1,495

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$500

$500

$500

$500

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$21,261

$27,891

$31,833

$34,201

Automotive Technology Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$9,421

$16,155

$20,057

$28,420

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$500

$500

$500

$500

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

$900

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$22,991

$30,925

$35,627

$43,990

Aviation Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost * — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$42,341

$47,407

$50,263

$54,496

Professional Credentials/Licenses

$2,600

$2,600

$2,600

$2,600

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$476

$476

$476

$476

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

$900

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$58,487

$64,753

$68,409

$72,642

* Flight fee costs are included in tuition and fees, and this is an estimated amount for financial aid for fall and spring only. Please refer to the application materials for more information on flight charge ranges.

Construction Technology Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs (on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$7,096

$12,526

$15,668

$18,036

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$1,495

$1,495

$1,495

$1,495

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$500

$500

$500

$500

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$21,261

$27,891

$31,833

$34,201

Culinary Arts Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$10,062

$18,204

$23,632

$25,344

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$650

$650

$650

$650

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

$900

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$23,782

$33,124

$39,352

$41,064

Health Occupations Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition And Fees

$9,421

$16,155

$20,057

$28,420

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$500

$500

$500

$500

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

$10,950

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

$900

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$22,991

$30,925

$35,627

$43,990

Police Academy One Semester Program Cost — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Tuition And Fees

$9,076

$9,076

$8,500

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$1,057

$1,057

$1,057

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$5,400

$5,400

$5,400

Transportation

$550

$1,550

$1,500

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$250

$250

$250

Federal Student Loan Fees

$60

$60

$60

$16,393

$17,393

$11,367

Maritime Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost — 2026–2027

Costs ( on-campus, no children)

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Tuition And Fees

$14,465

$16,551

$17,727

Books, Course Materials, Supplies And Equipment

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing And Food

$10,900

$10,900

$10,900

Transportation

$1,100

$2,300

$3,100

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$500

$500

$500

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$28,335

$31,621

$33,597
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Living Expenses (Food and Housing) — 2026–2027

On Campus, No Children

$10,900

(included in cost of attendance tables above)

On Campus, With Children

$12,750

(add $1,850)

Off Campus, No Children

$12,850

(add $1,950)

Off Campus, With Children

$14,450

(add $3,550)

Off Campus, with Relatives

$8,000

(subtract $2,900)

 

Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.

Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.

Payment Due Dates

Payment Options

If you don't plan to attend for any reason, you are responsible to officially withdraw from your classes, regardless of your financial aid status. Please pay close attention to the dates for dropping classes found on your schedule to determine the 100% refund time. You will be responsible for all charges if you missed the listed date.

View our complete guide to self-service for student accounts for detailed instructions.

Questions? Call (231) 995-1035.

Life Discount

Residents and/or property owners in Grand Traverse County who are at least 62 years of age are eligible for a 20-percent (tuition only) LIFE Discount on NMC courses. Once registered, ask Enrollment Services (231-995-1035) to review and apply the LIFE Discount.

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