TECH Program - Cost Breakdown
Application:
TECH program application involves:
- Letters of Recommendation.
- Transcripts.
- Resume.
- Essay.
Selected Candidates:
Documentation:
- All selected candidates are required to own a cell phone which must be fully functional during all phases of the TECH program. This is the primary communication method.
- Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) - $129.75 enrollment fee.
- Passport - $135 (excluding photo fee)
- US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) - $140 user fee
- US Coast Guard physical - taken at AMO clinic
- Dental Letter - approx. $100 (not including any dental work that may need to be done)
- Flight/travel to STAR Center (Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL) - Student responsibility cost depends on location. Cars are not to be left on campus during first two (2) shore and sea phases.
- Required Clothing - approx. $200 (to be purchased prior to arrival)
- Laptop Computer - approx. $500 (to be purchased prior to arrival)