How much does NIMAA cost?
We work hard to make sure that our program is affordable and accessible for our students. Combining online learning with in-clinic experience helps us keep costs low.
A full description of fees, the payment schedule, and our refund policy is available in our course catalog. If you have questions about fees or need to set up a payment plan, please contact us.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost of college in a given year. It’s the cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation and personal expenses and is an official number determined by each college. Click here for NIMAA's Cost of Attendance.
Spring 2026 Payment Schedule
| Fee Type | Fee | Payment Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,502 | Two payments as follows:
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| Books & Materials | $540 | Due in full on or before February 20, 2026
Clinical Materials are non-refundable upon receipt. Learning materials, CPR certification and training are non-refundable. |
| Credits/Discounts | A student who receives transfer credits will have the program tuition charge prorated based upon the remaining number of credits (where credits are equivalent to clock hours as defined in the program catalog) the student must earn in order to graduate.
Please note that NIMAA does not discount charges for learning resources, clinical materials, CPR certification and training, background check, study materials, or credentialing certification exam. |
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| Other Costs – Credentialing Exam and Exam Study Materials | $220 | Due in full on or before June 15, 2026
This covers the cost of the credentialing certification exam and study materials.
This fee is non-refundable upon receipt of the credentialing exam study materials. NIMAA students are eligible to take the CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA certification exams |
| Total Cost | $8,262 |
Fall 2026 Payment Schedule
| Fee Type | Fee | Payment Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,727 | Two payments as follows:
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| Books & Materials | $540 | Due in full on or before August 10, 2026
Clinical Materials are non-refundable upon receipt. Learning materials, CPR certification and training are non-refundable. |
| Credits/Discounts | A student who receives transfer credits will have the program tuition charge prorated based upon the remaining number of credits (where credits are equivalent to clock hours as defined in the program catalog) the student must earn in order to graduate.
Please note that NIMAA does not discount charges for learning resources, clinical materials, CPR certification and training, background check, study materials, or credentialing certification exam. |
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| Other Costs – Credentialing Exam and Exam Study Materials | $220 | Due in full on or before November 30, 2026
This covers the cost of the credentialing certification exam and study materials.
This fee is non-refundable upon receipt of the credentialing exam study materials. NIMAA students are eligible to take the CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA certification exams |
| Total Cost | $8,487 |
Tuition & Fee FAQ
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