Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition at The Landing School
Please click here to view complete information about tuition and finance in our academic catalog.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is The Landing School’s best estimate of the total student cost for participation in one of our programs. Housing, utilities, food, personal expenses and local transportation costs are averages based upon a survey taken by The Landing School students during the late Spring of 2011. Please note that all students are responsible for food, housing, transportation and personal living expenses for the duration of their program. You may view the details of COA on page 11 of our academic catalog.
The COA is used to calculate federal and state financial aid and student loan limits. It also provides enrolled students with the financial information needed to project budgets. The cost of travel to The School at the start of the academic year and trips home for holidays are not included because of the wide variety of states and foreign countries represented in the student body. Students who have dependent children and require childcare services while attending class at The Landing School may be eligible to add that expense to the COA. Students who borrow federal funds under the Federal Direct or PLUS loan programs may request that origination fees be added to the COA figures. Program fees offset the cost of student activities and, where applicable, the cost of materials, safety equipment, and computing. Certification test fees include ABYC, NMEA and/or EPA certification tests for Marine Systems students.
Financial Planning and Assistance
Enrollment at The Landing School represents a significant commitment of time and resources and deserves careful financial planning. A total estimated cost of attendance is determined and published annually and includes tuition, program fees, tools, books and projected living expenses. See page 11 of this catalog for details.
A tuition deposit is due upon enrollment. All tuition and fees must be paid in full before registration day at The Landing School. Students who are approved for federal financial aid may arrange a modified payment schedule with The School’s financial aid administrator.
Scholarships
Students may apply for scholarships that are managed by The Landing School by completing a FAFSA. Awards are based on the financial need of the student as well as the student’s personal goals. Awards are made during the summer prior to the start of the academic year. Please contact the financial aid office for more information on available scholarships. Students who receive scholarships or grants through other sources must notify the Director of Student Services since those funds are considered to be part of the student’s total financial aid package. The Landing School will provide required enrollment certifications for outside grants or scholarships at the request of the student. Assistance with applying for scholarships is available by .
Veterans Benefits
The Landing School is approved as an institution of higher education by the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Programs. Veterans and their families who are eligible for educational benefits can apply their tuition support toward an education at The Landing School. Prospective students should visit the Veterans Affairs website at gibill.va.gov or call (888) 442–4551. Students who request veteran’s educational assistance are required to have all previous post-secondary experience evaluated for possible transfer credit in order to be eligible for benefits.
The Landing School is approved to certify educational benefits for eligible veterans including Post-9/11 and Montgomery G.I. Bills and veterans vocational rehabilitation programs. The School also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Applications for veteran’s educational benefits should be made as early as possible through the applicant’s regional VA office. The School’s VA facility code is 31005019. Applications for the G.I. Bill can also be made online at www.gibill.va.gov. Applicants should forward a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to The Landing School’s financial aid officer. Applicants with military service should send a copy of an AARTS transcript or a SMART transcript to The Landing School’s financial aid office. If a student wishes to transfer credits, The School will review those credits on a case-by-case basis to determine if they are applicable. For more information email The School’s .
Refund Policy
The Landing School will refund any money it owes a student within 30 days from the date of cancellation or official withdrawal. The same tuition refund schedule applies for cases involving voluntary withdrawal and termination by The School. All refunds of institutional charges will be administered according to the following schedule and terms:
Please click here to view complete information about cancellations and refunds in our academic catalog.
Opportunity Maine Program
Purpose of the Opportunity Maine Program: The program’s purpose is to reimburse education related loans not to exceed in-state tuition and mandatory fees at Maine Community Colleges and the University of Maine System campuses for Maine resident students who complete an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in the State and live, work, and pay taxes in the State thereafter. The program includes both employers and employees as qualifying for the tax credit under appropriate circumstances. The Maine Revenue Services will determine eligibility and the amount of the tax credit that each program participant may claim.
“Principal cap” means the loan principal limit that will serve as the basis for claiming the educational opportunity tax credit and is based on in-state tuition and mandatory fees for pursuit of an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree from either the Maine Community College System or the University of Maine System, respectively.
For each program participant who obtains a degree, the relevant financial aid office shall certify whether or not the total principal of loans the individual received as part of that individual’s financial aid package exceeds the published average in-state tuition and mandatory fees for full-time enrollment in the Maine Community College System or in the University of Maine System, depending on whether the degree is an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree, respectively, during the relevant years. The average in-state tuition and mandatory fees shall be published and disseminated to the financial aid offices of all institutions of higher education in the State of Maine on or about September 1 each year by the Chancellor of the University of Maine System and the President of the Maine Community College System and they shall be based on averages of program differences within the two systems respectively.
For those students whose loans exceed the principal cap, the financial aid office will calculate what the monthly payment would be on a loan for the amount of the principal cap, to be paid over ten years at the nominal interest rate offered under the Stafford Loan Program, 20 United States Code, Section 1077a. This will be the maximum amount eligible for an educational opportunity tax credit, and it will be so indicated by the financial aid office on the graduating student’s Opportunity Contract.
To preserve eligibility, a student commencing a degree program on or after the effective date of the Opportunity Maine Program must:
1) successfully complete an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program;
2) remain a Maine resident either from the effective date of the Opportunity Maine Program (January, 2008) or from before the end of the second semester of pursuit of the degree, whichever comes later; and
3) perform all coursework toward the degree in Maine colleges and universities, obtaining the final degree from an accredited Maine college or university.
An individual enrolled in a Maine college or university at the time of the effective date of the Opportunity Maine Program need only meet the residency and in-state coursework requirements with respect to the time after the effective date of the Opportunity Maine Program.
More information about the program is available from:
Net Price Calculator
At the Landing School, it’s important that you feel comfortable and well-informed. We respect our potential students and want you to have a clear picture of what it will realistically cost to attend school and train for a rewarding new career.
The Net Price Calculator is designed to help you get a meaningful estimate of total, out-of-pocket costs, based on your particular financial circumstances and anticipated aid.
How It Works
The calculator first factors cost of attendance including tuition and fees, room and board, books/supplies, transportation and personal expenses. Using Financial Data you enter, the calculator then estimates the amount that you/your family would be expected to contribute to pay school expenses. Finally, the calculator evaluates your eligibility for Financial Aid (need-based) by matching your financial and personal characteristics to the criteria used to determine financial aid awards.
To complete the calculator you will need to answer some basic questions about you/your family’s financial situation. It may be helpful to have recent tax forms and pay stubs/income statements on hand before you begin.
The Calculator takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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Please Note: Results from this tool are only an estimate of financial aid eligibility. The accuracy of estimated awards is based on information provided and on the assumption that the student will complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Future costs and financial aid estimates are subject to change. Final eligibility for federal and state financial aid is determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Actual financial aid awards, if approved, may differ from this estimated figure.
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