Tuition and Fees
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Parents and families have the right to send their children to the public, private, charter, magnet, religious, or home school of their choice and expand vocational and technical education.
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All students have the freedom to pursue an education that develops their talents, unleashes their unique potential, and prepares them for a successful life.
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Each and every student have the freedom to find his or her education fit and families can use taxpayer funds to choose schools that match their values and educational goals.​
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MECS School Basic Tuition for 2025-26 — ESSA Title I, Part A (LEA) Funds Scholarships.
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$499 for each CATC Certifications enrolled Students ONLY.
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A $200 Non-Refundable Fee is required to cover Microsoft Surface Pro Protection Plan or Apple iPad Pro AppleCare Protection Plan for Tablets we issue to ALL students.
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A one-time $25 Non-Refundable Fee for the MAPP Assessment Test.
CATC Certifications
for Certiport Certifications students only
There are 11 certification courses from which to choose, each $499
ADOBE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (ACP)
Adobe Certified Professional is the industry-recognized certification that demonstrates mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software and must-have knowledge for digital media careers. Each exam is integrated with an Adobe application and designed by experts, allowing for an authentic assessment of job-ready skills.
$499
APPLE APP DEVELOPMENT WITH SWIFT (APP)
Swift is a powerful programming language for building many of the world’s most popular apps. Developers have a new way to build user interfaces for apps across all Apple platforms. Earning an App Development with Swift certification prepares students for their future careers.
$499
AUTODESK CERTIFIED USER (ACU)
The Autodesk Certified User certification is an industry-recognized credential that can effectively start students’ careers as designers, engineers, and makers. It enhances students’ higher ed applications and resumes by providing the evidence of competency and proficiency.
$499
CISCO CERTIFIED SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (CCST)
This program includes three certification exams designed to validate work-ready skills and knowledge to help learners find a job in the field of end user support, networking, and cybersecurity. The certification showcases the learner’s skillset to employers, telling them they are ready to roll up their sleeves on day one.
$499
CRITICAL CAREER SKILLS (CCS)
Critical Career Skills aims to prepare learners across various fields with versatile, in-demand skills. By focusing on cross-industry competencies, we’re ensuring that both student learners and professionals are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of today’s employers.
$499
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS (ESB)
ESB is the first in the new Certiport® Business Fundamentals Certification Program, which will also include certification exams in business disciplines such as Digital Marketing, and Finance. The ESB exam is intended for use primarily in academic settings including vocational schools, community colleges, and technical colleges.
$499
IC3 DIGITAL LITERACY (IC3)
Understanding how to function in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet is more critical now than ever before. So, whether you plan to pursue a career in IT, or simply become more effective with technology, IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is the place to start.
$499
INTUIT
Do you want to be your own boss and run your own company? The Master Certification in Entrepreneurship is the ultimate validation of entrepreneurial and business skills that can get you there. By passing the ESB v.2 certification exam, you have validated the core business knowledge needed to launch your own company or help your existing hustle grow.
$499
META CERTIFICATION
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Meta is now moving toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to further the evolution in social technology.
$499
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED FUNDAMENTALS
The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams are the pathway to fully understanding what cloud computing is, what options are available from Microsoft, and which options make sense for businesses to invest in. With the usage of big data and artificial intelligence on the rise, the demand for data scientists is not being met—and the gap is widening.
$499
IT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
The Information Technology Specialist program is a way for individuals to validate foundational IT skills sought after by employers. The IT Specialist program is geared toward candidates who are considering or just beginning a path to a career in information technology.
$499
Other Fees
TABLETS & iPADS PROTECTION FEES
This non-refundable Fee is required to cover the Microsoft Surface Pro Protection Plan or Apple iPad Pro AppleCare Protection Plan for Tablets we issue to ALL students.
$200
