Why IDI is the Best Choice
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 | CDA Technical Institute (National Competitor) | Divers Institute of TechnologyDIT (National Competitor) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Length | 4 months (640 hours) | 5 months (840 hours) | 7 months (840 hours) |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | — |
| Tuition | $20,500 | $23,500 | $25,900 |
| Books and Gear | $3,100 | $3,922 | $5,083 |
| Open Water | Included | $583 | n/a |
| Dive Physical | $650 | $499 | Included |
| Housing | $1,800 | $5,750 | $8,400 |
| Tools | Included | $212 | Included |
| Parking | Included | $212 | Included |
| Additional Costs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3,860 |
| Total | $26,150 | $34,778 | $43,243 |
| CDA Technical Institute (National Competitor) | Divers Institute of TechnologyDIT (National Competitor) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Length | 4 months (640 hours) | 5 months (625 hours) | 7 months (625 hours) |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | — |
| Tuition | $20,500 | $23,500 | $25,900 |
| Books and Gear | $3,100 | $3,922 | $5,083 |
| Open Water | Included | $583 | n/a |
| Dive Physical | $650 | $499 | Included |
| Housing | $1,800 | $5,750 | $8,400 |
| Tools | Included | $212 | Included |
| Parking | Included | $212 | Included |
| Additional Costs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3,860 |
| Subtotal | $26,150 | $34,778 | $43,243 |
| GI Bill Applied | -$22,800 | N/A | -$22,800 |
| Final Cost | $3,350 | $34,778 | $20,443 |
Tuition & Fees
- $100.00 – Registration Fee (non-refundable)
- $20,500.00 – Tuition
- $3,100.00 – Commercial Diving Gear, Books, and Materials
- $26,150.00 – Total cost of the program | View Full Tuition List
- $650.00 – Commercial Diving Physical
- $1,800.00 – Housing
- Free! – Open Water Scuba Training (for enrolled students)
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid is available for our Air/Mixed Gas Surface Supplied Diving program for students who qualify. Prospective students can determine if they qualify for funding at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility
Federal Student Aid
School Code:
042556
For more information about how Federal Student Aid works, visit the Student Aid website.
Financing Assistance
At IDI, we also maintain several other student financing sources in addition to Federal Student Aid. Students who apply to any of our programs are offered financial counseling which helps determine a customized approach that works for each unique situation.