Tuition & Payment Options

Each program includes a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee that covers enrollment processing and related administrative services.

• Medical Assistant — $50
• Medical Office Assistant — $50
• Nursing Assistant — $50
• Phlebotomy Technician — $50
• Patient Care Technician — $50
• Plumbing Apprentice — $20

Administrative fees are separate from tuition and are disclosed before enrollment. 

Most programs require textbooks and learning materials that are purchased separately from tuition.

Estimated book costs include:

• Medical Assistant: $132–$484
• Medical Office Assistant: $132–$484
• Patient Care Technician: Approximately $220
• Phlebotomy Technician: Approximately $130
• Nursing Assistant: Approximately $140
• Plumbing Apprentice: Massachusetts Code Book (approximately $199)

Students receive complete information regarding required books before classes begin. Unused textbooks may be eligible for return in accordance with the school's textbook refund policy. 

Healthcare students are expected to present themselves professionally during laboratory instruction and clinical or externship experiences.

Most healthcare programs require:

• Medical scrubs or approved uniforms
• Closed-toe clinical footwear
• Name badge (when required)

Uniform costs generally begin at approximately $50 per uniform, depending on the program and supplier. Additional sets are optional but recommended for students attending multiple days each week. 

Many Coastal Career Academy programs prepare students for state licensing or national certification examinations.

Typical examination fees include:

• National Certification Exams (Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy): Approximately $150
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Licensing Exam: State-established fee $110

Certification and licensing fees are paid separately from tuition unless otherwise noted. Exact fees are established by the testing organizations and may change over time. 

We understand that financing your education is an important consideration.

Payment options may include:

• Tuition paid in full before classes begin
• Flexible school payment plans for many healthcare programs
• Employer-sponsored training
• Workforce development funding (when available)
• Approved third-party funding resources

Several programs specifically note that payment plans are available through the administration office, while the Plumbing Apprentice program requires payment in full to reserve a seat. Our admissions team can discuss the option that best fits your situation during your enrollment appointment. 

Coastal Career Academy follows the Massachusetts refund requirements for private occupational schools.

In general:

• Students may cancel their enrollment agreement at any time.
• Students who withdraw before classes begin may be eligible for a refund, less applicable administrative costs.
• Refund amounts decrease as a larger portion of the program is completed.
• Students who withdraw during the final quarter of a program are generally not eligible for a tuition refund.
• Requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing.

Complete refund policies, withdrawal procedures, and student rights are outlined in the Student Catalog and Enrollment Agreement provided before enrollment.