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REQUIRED FEES

Since it is a publicly funded California Community College, commercial diving/marine technician training at SBCC is significantly more affordable than other programs, especially if you are a resident of California.

MDT Pool Training
ESTIMATED COSTS
A career in diving is equipment intensive. In order to ensure your success, it is very important that students who desire to become a professional diver/technician plan financially prior to attending the MDT modules. You may consult the college catalog for additional cost inquiries and financial aid information.

TUITION
These costs are estimates inclusive of all program units, tuition, lab fees, parking fees, health fees, registration, activity fees and physical exam.

Click here to open the latest fee schedule for California resident, non-resident and international student tuition.

These fees are approximate. They are subject to change with state revisions, curriculum and technology updates and/or revisions.

DIVING PHYSICAL EXAM
As an option, students who apply to the MDT program from out of the local area can see a qualified Medical Doctor in your area that is familiar with the requirements of industrial diving and/or experienced in occupational or hyperbaric medicine. All tests must be performed using SBCC's DIVING PHYSICIAN'S EXAMINATION REPORT & FORM.


Underwater WeldingLOCAL DIVING PHYSICIANS

Occupational Medicine Department
Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic
101 S. Patterson, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 898-3311

Dr. Thomas Millington
Pleasant Valley Hospital
2309 Antonio Ave, Camarillo, Ca 93010
(805) 389-5947


MODULE FEES
 Certain modules in the Marine Tech. program have certification, field trip, and/or material fees. The fees associated with Marine Diving Technology modules are as follows in addition to college tuition:

Required Modules
Elective Modules
Semester 1
      Semester 2
         
N/A
$95
N/A
$255
$100
$100
N/A
N/A
$100
50
$25
N/A
$90
$100
N/A
N/A
$50
N/A
N/A
N/A
$40
N/A
$90
N/A
N/A
N/A
$25
N/A
$110
$65
$25
N/A
$100
$60
$25
N/A
N/A
$100
$25
N/A
$175
N/A
$25
N/A
   
N/A
N/A
  
   

*Marine Technology classes denoted with an asterisk have no pre-requisites and are open to all interested persons.


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FINANCIAL AID
A comprehensive financial aid system is available at SBCC, (call ext. 2716) Scholarships and grants are also available. SBCC is approved by the Veterans Office and provisions are available to attend school under the GI Bill. Veterans Clerk ext. 2203

CAREER CENTER
Through the extensive educational opportunities offered by SBCC and the Marine Diving Technology Program, many career options are created within the marine and many other related industries. The SBCC Career Advancement Center (CAC) provides job placement and direct access to comprehensive business, occupational and career development programs/services. For information on CAC Services call extension 2331.

HOUSING
The City of Santa Barbara and its surrounding area is home to many colleges and universities where a variety of housing facilities exist. The college does not offer student housing. Housing is available in Santa Barbara and adjacent areas. However, we do have a student housing office on campus which can send you information on housing available in the community. Contact them at (805) 965-0581 ext. 2262.