The cost to attend National Midwifery Institute’s Certificate Program is published in the NMI Handbook, along with our payment, refund, and other financial policies.

Types of Enrollment & Tuition

NMI’s program follows a subscription-based pricing format. Students are billed a flat-rate for each monthly subscription term, during which they will have access to curriculum materials and institutional support and services. There are three subscription levels, based on a student’s educational needs and participation in the program.

NMI intends to include a modest increase (approx 5%) in monthly subscription tuition annually through 2026, depending on programmatic needs, and impacts of inflation and rising operating costs. Tuition increases will be evaluated annually in November, and announced at least 90 days prior to the tuition increase effective date (per the Notice of Policy Changes policy).

For additional information refer to NMI’s Tuition and Fees Policy and well as the “Cost to Attend” portion of NMI’s FAQs.

Learner - Matriculating - $575/MONTH

Students who are enrolled in NMI and seek to obtain NMI’s Midwifery Certificate upon completion of the full program. 

Member - Non-Matriculating - $450/MONTH

Students who wish to take some or all of the academic portion of NMI’s Midwifery Certificate Program, but who will not be participating in clinical experiences and will therefore NOT graduate with a Midwifery Certificate.

Member - Clinicals Only - $150/MONTH

This is a special category for students who have completed ALL academic requirements at another MEAC accredited school, but who need to complete clinical requirements in order to graduate and pursue the CPM credential and/or licensure. 

Tuition

NMI’s program is flexible and self paced. Total program costs will depend on the time to completion. Students completing the program in 3 years will pay less than students completing the program in 4 or 5 years. 

Coursework transferred in from other institutions and grants of advanced standing may reduce the length of program completion, and therefore may reduce the total program cost.

Students are only charged tuition for months of active attendance. Students on a Leave of Absence will not pay the subscription fee. Total program cost is therefore dependent on active months in the program.

Fees

Application Fee

NMI requires a non-refundable $125 application fee in addition to the processing fee (when using a credit card) paid online at the time of application submission.

Transfer or Advanced Placement applicants

Applicants who have completed coursework at another college, university, or midwifery school or who have significant experience they would like reviewed for Transfer Credit or Advanced Placement may apply for Transfer Credit or Advanced Placement. This must be indicated on the application and accompanied by appropriate documentation.

NMI requires a non-refundable Transfer Credit or Advanced Placement Review Fee for consideration of Transfer Credit or Advanced Placement status. Transfer Credit and Advanced Placement status are not guaranteed, and a decision not to grant Transfer Credit or Advanced Status will NOT result in refund of the fee. The review fees are as follows:

• $250 for academic transfer or advanced placement review

• $250 for the clinical advanced placement review

• $500 for both academic and clinical review

NMI will review previous clinical experience that can adequately be documented for consideration of Advanced Placement. Many students use the NARM PEP forms (Observe*, Assist, Primary). Use these links to download the form and fill out all fields in the table for each clinical experience.

Enrollment Fee

NMI requires a one time $150 enrollment fee to be paid with first month’s subscription tuition, for a total of $725 at the time of enrollment. This fee and first month’s tuition subscription payment is 100% refundable up to 7 days after the enrollment agreement is signed. After 7 days, the $150 enrollment fee is non-refundable and the tuition subscription payment is subject to NMI’s refund policy.

Additional Expenses 

In addition to program tuition and fees, students should expect to incur related expenses. Additional expenses are not covered by NMI and are not included in student tuition and fees. Financing options, including  standard and personalized payment plans and Meritize student loan program, do not cover the  additional expenses below.  

The numbers provided are estimates only, and reflect the information available to NMI at the time this handbook was published. Students do their own research on additional expenses and confirm all costs before making the decision to attend.

• Phone and internet expenses associated with course work completion and program participation. 

• Textbook costs - approximately $700 to $1000 or more if a student is building a library for clients

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification (required) - between $50-$100

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) (required) training and certification - up to $400

• Expenses associated with pursuing NARM Certification

  • NARM certification application  fee ($1,100 as of January 2019)

  • Computer testing site fee ($120 as of January 2018). 

• Expenses associated with Apprenticeship

  • Some states require apprentices or midwives in training to register with a licensing agency. Fees for this vary

  • Costs associated with reliable access to transportation. Most students should expect to have their own car.

  • Most preceptors realize adequate exchange with an apprentice via assistance with the practice.  However, it is possible that a preceptor will charge a student additional fees. Students are responsible  for this as a separate agreement with the preceptor.

• Midwifery equipment

  • Stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, fetoscope and basic delivery and  suturing instruments cost approximately $300. 

  • Doppler costs around $500

  • An oxygen tank  and regulator valve may cost $150 depending on type purchased

  • Herbal and homeopathic remedies, if desired, usually cost between $7 and $15 each. 

• Professional Expenses

  • Periodicals cost between  $35 and $75 annually

  • Memberships to state and professional midwifery organizations cost between $35 and $100 ea

• Credentialing (after graduation)

  • Fees for licensure, certification, and registration vary but start around $250

  • Renewal of these credentials is due every two to three years

  • Most credentials require continuing education, which can start at $30 per unit

To learn more, view the NMI Handbook.