Massachusetts Maritime Academy

What is the cost of studying for a year at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's published undergraduate price is more than its tuition figure alone. For 2024-25, reported full-time tuition was $2,116 for Massachusetts residents and $14,418 for out-of-state students; required fees were $9,304 for either group. On those figures, tuition plus required fees totaled $11,420 in-state or $24,329 out-of-state.

Reported room and board for that year totaled $15,355, and books and supplies were estimated at $1,200. Adding those amounts to tuition and required fees gives approximately $27,975 for an in-state residential student or $40,277 for an out-of-state residential student before transportation, personal expenses and any other applicable charges. Those sums are illustrations using the same reporting year, not the academy's complete individualized cost-of-attendance budget. Students should also check which costs attach to sea terms and their particular program.

Financial aid can change the amount a family pays, though loans must generally be repaid. Reported 2024-25 figures show 95% of students receiving some form of aid and 81% receiving student loans. Average net price - an aid-adjusted measure rather than a quoted price for an individual family - was $9,051 for families in the $0-$48,000 income range and $27,367 for those above $110,000. Eligible students can seek federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, loans and applicable veterans' or military education benefits. Filing the FAFSA and checking the academy's current scholarship and priority-deadline instructions are essential steps for an accurate aid offer.

What are the work-study opportunities at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?

Students can investigate campus employment and career-building experiences through Massachusetts Maritime Academy's financial-aid and career resources. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, provides an opportunity to earn wages through qualifying employment; it is not a grant paid automatically at the start of a term. Other part-time jobs may be available without Work-Study eligibility.

Students should ask the financial-aid office how Work-Study positions are advertised, whether an award is required before applying, and how job hours fit around classes and cadet obligations. Career services and academic departments are separate sources of help with internships, employer connections and post-graduation planning. A paid student job, a required academic placement and a full-time job offer are different outcomes, even when all three provide useful experience.