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Financial Information

Housing

Please refer to NMC's Housing office web site for the latest information on campus living arrangements.

Tuition

NMC's tuition rates are available from NMC's Records & Registation office web site.

Other Fees

Flight Fees See "Estimated Flight Fee Costs" below
Application Fee $20.00 (one-time fee)
General Fee $11.00/contact hour
Health Service Fee $18.00 per semester over 5 contact hrs. (Fall & Spring)
Books & Supplies $1,000 per year
Health Insurance Optional

Note: Fees are established by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Flight Fee Costs

Per Certificate/Rating:
Private Pilot Certificate * 55 flight & 20 ground hrs.
$9,010
Instrument Rating * 40 flight & 20 ground hrs.
$7,060
Commercial Certificate * 100 flight & 15 ground hrs.
$16,360
Multi-engine Rating * 10 flight & 5 ground hrs.
$3,080
Instructor Certificate * 15 flight & 20 ground hrs.
$3,260
Instrument Instructor Rating * 13 flight & 10 ground hrs.
$2,616

*Includes cost of Testing (Check Ride)
Does not include ground schools.

Flight fees are based on the following aircraft/simulator rates:

 
Solo
Dual
Solo
Non Registered
Dual
Non Registered
Cessna 152/Instrument $75/hr. $110/hr. $90/hr. $125/hr.
Cessna 172 RG $110/hr. $145/hr. $125/hr. $160/hr.
Cessna 172 S * $118/hr. $153/hr. $133/hr. $168/hr.
Super Cub $100/hr. $135/hr. $115/hr. $150/hr.
Piper Aztec $190/hr. $235/hr. $205/hr. $250/hr.
Frasca 242 N/A $70/hr.SE/$80/hr.ME N/A $85/ $95/hr.
Frasca 172 N/A $120/hr. N/A $135/hr.
Jeppesen Flite Pro No charge
Introductory Flight Lesson:  $65 / C172 S

Dual rate is $35 per single engine flight/ground hour. Dual rate is $45 per multi engine flight/ground hour.  These rates apply for both registered and NON-registered students.
Flight fees are subject to change without notice.

* Glass Cockpit
SE = Single Engine
ME = Multi Engine

To help offset the cost of the Aviation Program at NMC, students are encouraged to apply for grants, scholarships, and loans through FAFSA.  Advanced Information may be obtained by contacting the NMC Financial Aid Office at 1-800-748-0566 ext. 51035, or 231-995-1035 or on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The flight training facility is open year around. Students are encouraged to fly during semester breaks and summer semester to help them complete their flight courses on time.

Note: All fees are subject to change without notice.