Tuition and Fees

Tuition Payment Requirements

Tuition is billed on a quarterly basis. Tuition is generally due at the start of each program quarter. An optional Tuition Payment Plan (TPP) is available which may be subject to a fee and late charges.  For all programs, the TPP allows a maximum of three payments over the term. Failure to comply with the TPP may result in removal from class. A student with a balance owing on his/her account may not be allowed to continue to the next term.

Delinquent Accounts

In the event the student account becomes delinquent PTI may refer a delinquent account to a collection agency. If PTI refers the student account balance to a third party for collection, a collection fee will be assessed and will be due in full at the time of the referral to the third party. The collection fee will be calculated at the maximum amount permitted by applicable law but not to exceed 33.3% of the amount outstanding. For purposes of this provision, the third party may be a debt collection company or an attorney. If a lawsuit is filed to recover an outstanding balance, the student is responsible for any costs associated with the lawsuit, such as court costs or other applicable costs. The delinquent student account may be reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus. Any delinquent institutional debt must be cleared prior to re-enrollment.

Returned Check Processing Fee

A charge of $32 is assessed each time a student’s check is returned by a bank withholding payment. In addition, the student may not be permitted to pay by check for any future payments.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

The school will refund all money paid if the applicant is not enrolled. The school will refund all money paid in instances where a starting class is cancelled by the school.

If the applicant cancels after the fifth business day subsequent to signing the enrollment agreement, but prior to attending class, the school will retain the registration fee not to exceed $100 and all other money paid will be refunded.

If the student withdraws after entering class, the school will refund a pro-rated portion of tuition and lab fees based on the following schedule:

If the student completes training through:

The school refunds this amount to student:

0% - first 10%

90%

11% - 25%

75%

26% - 60%

50%

More than 60%

0%

The training completion percentage is calculated by dividing the number of scheduled class days through the date of student’s termination by the total number of scheduled class days in the term. When calculating refunds, the official date of a student’s termination is the last actual date of recorded attendance. All refunds will be paid within thirty calendar days of the student’s official termination date.

Any student receiving military, federal or state financial aid who officially or unofficially withdraws from Perry Technical Institute will have funds returned to the appropriate financial aid program based on the regulations governing the program.

Washington Student Achievement Counsel (WSAC) Grants

Grants offered through WSAC are offered based on full-time enrollment. Changes in enrollment status prior to the start of the term or failure to commence attendance in all courses for the term will result in a recalculation of the award amount. Students who received funding based on fraudulent information will be required to repay 100% of the funds received.

Withdrawal after a student has attended at least one day in each course will not result in an award recalculation.


State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Grants

For refunds/repayment of grants offered through the SBCTC, the Perry Technical Institute Tuition Refund Policy will be followed.

Percentage of student’s attendance for term (% of OG)

Refund due to state

0% - first 10%

90%

11% - 25%

75%

26% - 60%

50%

More than 60%

0%

Program Cost Breakdown

All fees listed are mandatory and required for the completion of the program. Additional certifications and field trips are optional, and costs are assessed separately. Programs may have additional continuing education costs that are required for licensing and/or job placement. The State of Washington does not allow for tax-exemption of items purchased for use in the state, such as books and tools for instruction received in the State of Washington. Book prices do not include shipping costs. Tuition is effective on specific dates as noted below for each program. All other costs specified below are only an estimated cost and are subject to change due to increased costs from suppliers.

Costs of Enrollment for 6-Month Program

 

 (Summer 2025)

 

MD

Tuition

$10,770

Lab Fees

$350

Technology Fees

$100

Tool/Material Fees

$320

Total Tuition and Fees

$11,540

   

Additional Estimated Costs

 

Books

$630

Other Materials and Tools

$900

Other Certifications

$425

Total Additional Estimated Costs

$1,955

   

Total Estimated Cost of Enrollment

$13,495

Costs-of-Enrollment-for-12-Month-Programs

(Fall 2025)

(Fall 2025)

(Fall 2025)

(Fall 2025)

(Fall 2025)

(Fall 2025)

(Fall 2025)

AET

AUTO

CST

MACH

MOAC

PLMB

WLD

Tuition

$21,755

$22,685

$21,755

$21,595

$21,130

$21,595

$21,755

Lab Fees

$760

$800

$960

$552

$120

$1,600

$4,000

Technology Fees

$200

$200

$200

$200

$200

$200

$200

Tool/Material Fees

$300

$300

$300

$350

$220

Industry Certification Fees

$24

$24

Total Tuition and Fees

$23,039

$24,009

$23,215

$22,347

$21,450

$23,745

$26,175

Additional Estimated Costs

Books

$300

 

$290

$1,290

$740

$620

$310

Other Materials and Tools

$3,589

$4,101

$2,322

$3,730

$1,545

$1,965

$1,540

Trainee Card/Renewal Fee

$141

OSHA 10

-

$100

$59

$100

AAPC Exam

$475

Total Additional Estimated Costs

$3,889

$4,101

$2,712

$5,020

$2,760

$2,785

$1,950

 

Total Estimated Cost of Enrollment

$26,928

$28,110

$25,927

$27,367

$24,210

$26,530

$28,125

Costs of Enrollment for 18-Month Program

(Summer 2025)

  BTA

Tuition

$31,800

Lab Fees

$150

Technology Fees

$300

Total Tuition and Fees

$32,250

   

Additional Estimated Cost

Books

$3,980

Other Materials and Tools

$900

Total Additional Estimated Costs

$4,880

   

Total Estimated Cost of Enrollment

$37,130

Costs of Enrollment for 24-Month Programs

(Summer 2025)

(Summer 2025)

(Summer 2025)

(Summer 2025)

ELEC

HVAC/R

INSTRU

ITCS

Tuition

$52,100

$47,204

$50,060

$47,204

Lab Fees

$680

$1,600

$176

$360

Technology Fees

$400

$400

$400

$400

Tool/Material Fees

-

$190

$240

$980

Industry Certification Fees

-

$35

-

$70

Total Tuition and Fees

$53,180

$49,429

$50,876

$49,014

Additional Estimated Costs

Books

$1,530

$720

$1,550

$1,820

Other Materials and Tools

$2,845

$3,840

 $3,010

$860

Trainee Card/Trainee Renewal Fee

$100

$100

-

$50

Industry Certification Processing Fee - ITCS 2 only

-

-

-

$35

Total Additional Estimated Costs

$4,475

$4,660

$4,560

$2,765

 

Total Estimated Cost of Enrollment

$57,655

$54,089

$55,436

$51,779

Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance for the 2025-2026 award year

Students Living with a Parent

Students Not Living with a Parent

Direct Costs

Tuition and Fees

$26,743

$26,743

Indirect Costs

Books & Supplies

$4,225

$4,225

Living Expenses

$12,208

$23,603

Transportation

$3,432

$3,720

Miscellaneous

$2,544

$2,544

Federal Loan Fees

$77

$77

Tuition and fees, and Books and Supply costs will vary by program. Estimated costs for living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses were established using the Washington Association of Student Financial Aid 2025.2026 approved budget. These costs will vary by individual student situations.