Tuition and Fees

Please note that for the August 12, 2024 class the tuition rate is increasing as reflected below.  The last tuition increase was in 2015.  You should also know that compared to other private schools, SMAHE tuition remains lower or very competitive.

New Tuition rate for August 2024 class:

$12,500.00 (Included in this fee is the reimbursement of the ARDMS SPI exam if taken and passed while in the program and the CCI RVS exam if taken and passed while enrolled in the program.)

New Tuition Rate for August 2024 class:

$11,000.00. (Included in this fee is the reimbursement of the CCI RVS exam if taken and passed while enrolled in the program.)

Other Expenses

  • Books:  (Approximate Amounts)
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography:
      $700.00
    • Vascular Sonography:
      $400.00
  • Criminal Background Check:
    $100.00 (approximately)

Below is a list of items that you will need for the program.  This is not an all inclusive list.  You may already have these items but you will need to make sure that they meet the necessary requirements.  The amounts are only an estimate.

  • Computer/Printer/Software:
    $1000.00
  • Uniforms:
    $300.00

Payment Options

  • Check or Money Order made payable to SMAHE
  • Tuition Payment Program (See below for details)

At this time, SMAHE does NOT participate in any student loan or grant programs.  Currently we do not offer any other option for payment other than by cash or this payment program.

Tuition Payment Program Option

  • No Application is required.  All accepted students qualify for the payment plan.
  • A signed agreement is required.  Please call or email the office for the agreement.
  • There are two payment plans:
    • Monthly payment plan
    • Semester payment plan
  • Up to 80% of the tuition cost may be financed for the monthly plan.  The remainder not financed must be paid at the time of submitting the finance forms.
  • A finance charge is assessed.  Finance percentage is based on the amount financed and plan chosen.
  • If the semester plan is chosen, then there is a one time $250 finance fee charged due with the first payment.
  • For the monthly payment plan, if 51-80% of the tuition is financed then a 5% finance charge is assessed.
  • For the monthly payment plan, if 50% or less of the tuition is financed then a 4% finance charge is assessed.
  • With either finance plan, if payments are made on time and by check, money order or cashier’s check, then all interest minus $50 will be reimbursed at the end of the program.  However no payments can be made by credit or debit card to receive this reimbursement.
  • If tuition payment is made in full prior to starting the program, there is a $750.00 discount given if paid by check, money order or cashier’s check.  If paid by credit or debit card the discount is $500.00.