Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy
Costs and FinancingPark Ranger Law Enforcement Academy
Costs and FinancingPark Ranger Law Enforcement Academy
Costs and Financing
PRLEA Scholarship Available
Please see Cost & Financing page for information on applying.
Contact Us
Rick Mossman, Commander
Public Safety Academies
Mount Vernon Campus
2405 East College Way
Mount Vernon WA, 98273
360.416.7829
[email protected]
PRLEA Program Coordinator
360.416.7919
[email protected]
PLEA Academy Graduation
Cost and Financing: 2023-2024 Academic Year
The academy is spread over two quarters. One quarter will be 18 credits and the other will be 12 credits. The tuition estimate below is the sum of these two quarters.
Tuition Estimate: 2023–2024
PRLEA Lower Level Tuition Estimates
| PRLEA Lower Level Tuition Estimates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | Out of State | Military | |
| 18 credits | |||
| 18 credits | $1,723.96 | $2,389.40 | $1,375.12 |
| SVC Fees | $371.50 | $371.50 | – |
| Total | $2,095.46 | $2,760.90 | $1,375.12 |
| 12 credits | |||
| 12 credits | $1,357.84 | $1,986.20 | $1,064.98 |
| SVC Fees | $277.00 | $277.00 | – |
| Total | $1,634.84 | $2,263.20 | $1,064.98 |
| Program Fee | |||
| Program Fee | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| $5,480.30 | $6,774.10 | $4,172.10 | |
- Fall Academy – First quarter:12 credits and program fee | Second quarter: 18 credits
- Spring Academy – First quarter: 18 credits and program fee | Second quarter: 12 credits
FIRE 140 Emergency Medical Responder – Lower Level Tuition Estimate
| FIRE 140 Emergency Medical Responder – Lower Level Tuition Estimate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | Out of State | Military | |
| 5 credits | |||
| 5 credits | $617.90 | $925.90 | $483.80 |
| SVC Fees | $125.00 | $125.00 | – |
| Total | $742.90 | $1,050.90 | $483.80 |
| Lab Fee | |||
| Lab Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| $842.90 | $1,150.90 | $583.80 | |
FIRE 126 Wildland Firefighting— Lower Level Tuition Estimate
| FIRE 126 Wildland Firefighting— Lower Level Tuition Estimate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | Out of State | Military | |
| 3 credits | |||
| 3 credits | $370.74 | $555.54 | $290.28 |
| SVC Fees | $75.00 | $75.00 | – |
| Total | $445.74 | $630.54 | $290.28 |
| Lab Fee | |||
| Lab Fee | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| $500.74 | $685.54 | $345.28 | |
NOTE:
- The $1750.00 Non-Refundable PRLEA Program is included in the costs above.
- The above fees do not include book or lab fees for FIRE 126 AND FIRE 140.
- Tuition and fees are subject to change by Washington State legislature and/or the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees.
- See the SVC College Fees page for more information.
Additional Costs
- Room and Board
- Uniform and Training items
Payment
Contact the SVC Financial Aid office or the SVC Veteran’s Office right away if you need to set up financial aid, FAFSA/WASFA, have a GI Bill or are interested in Workforce Grants.
- SVC Financial Aid office contact: 360.416.7666
- SVC Veteran’s Education Office contact: 360.416.7610 or 360.416.7804
- SVC Workforce Grants contact [email protected]
Scholarship Opportunity (Deadline October 1 each year)
The Commander William Overby Scholarship – $750.00
This scholarship was established by past cadets and friend of Commander Overby to commemorate his 20+ years of service at the academy. To apply for the scholarship, please send a minimum 200-word essay answering the following question:
- What does it mean when a law enforcement officer has integrity?
Please include an introduction paragraph with details about yourself and any hardships/obstacles you have experienced on your path to attend the academy?
Please email submissions or questions to Tanna Baker at the SVC Foundation: [email protected]
Resources
Skagit Valley College Financial Aid Office
Phone: 360.416.7666
Webpage: www.skagit.edu/financial-aid/
Skagit Valley College Veteran’s Outreach Office
Phone: 360.416.7804
Webpage: www.skagit.edu/veterans-outreach/