At a Glance
Urban (in a large city)
Tuition depends on the content and length of the program.
Private;
proprietary
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
General Information
General information
Public or private
Private
Type of school
Non-profit vocational school offering comprehensive merchant mariner training packages from entry level to Master Mariner.
Date founded
1972
Degrees offered
Certificate
School accreditation
Licensed by Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board; also approved by the United States Coast Guard and Det Norske Veritas.
Specialized licensure
US Coast Guard
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
All but the Workboat Academy Deck Program
School setting
Setting
Urban (in a large city)
Public transportation to campus
Metro Bus System, Link Light Rail
Student parking on campus
Free parking lot
County
King
School visits
School visit availability
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact to set up school visit
Jenny Pitzen; 206.441.2880, ext. 102; admin@mates.org
Additional information
The school also offers individual courses for people who wish to renew or upgrade their licenses.
Student Body
Enrollment
Average of eight students per class
Costs
Program costs
Tuition depends on the content and length of the program.
Tuition payment plans available
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Installment plan for Mate 500/1600 Ton program only
Financial Aid
Contact for counseling or more information
Applying for financial aid
Other requirements
VA Approval
Financial aid programs at this school
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Approved to accept both the Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bills as well as Vocational Rehabilitation funds, when approved by the VA.
Contact for more information
Education required for admission
Other education requirements for admission
The school recommends that applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Application dates
Admission is available
Year round
Application deadline
Continuous
Notified of acceptance by
Continuous
Application requirements
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate
Required for some students
Interview
Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement
Required for some students
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Academics
Degrees offered
Attendance options
Days
Full time
Part time
Short-term courses
Summer school
Computing
Computers on campus for student use
Online registration for classes
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
Tutoring
Tutoring offered through third party recommendations.
Other services for all students
Career Services
Career services offered
Alumni networking and mentoring
Career counseling
On campus recruitment by employers
Educational programs
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Apprenticeship Programs
500 to 1600 GRT (Limited) Workboat Program [Certificate]
Maritime Sciences
500 to 1600 GRT (Limited) Workboat Program [Certificate]
Able Seaman to Mate [Certificate]
Engineering Apprenticeship Program [Certificate]
Individual Maritime Training Courses [No Standard Degree]
Mate to Master Program [Certificate]
Safety and Emergency Response--Basic Training [Certificate]
Third Mate Unlimited [Diploma]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Able Seaman to Mate [Certificate]
