Medical Assisting Program Approximate Costs

The following list is an approximation for those expenses commonly experienced by students while in the Medical Assisting Program. Each individual will find there is variation depending on the source and item purchased, and changing college enrollment fees.

  • Registration Fee (24 units)
  • Campus Center/Student Health Fee 
  • Parking Fee
  • Textbooks
  • Immunizations
  • Required Materials

For the current costs of some of the above listed expenses please refer to Shasta College’s Fees page. This cost estimate does not include costs of transportation, campus parking, meals, or lodging for students.

Financial assistance is available.  Students seeking assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office on campus (530) 242-7650. 

Certification Fees

After successful completion of the Medical Assisting Program, the student will have their choice to certify with any one of the following agencies.

  • NHA
    • Clinical - $155
    • Administrative - $115
  • NCCT - $90
  • CCBMA
    • Basic & Clinical - $145
    • Basic & Administrative - $145
    • Clinical & Administrative - $185