MCAP Costs and Tools
MCAP Program Estimated Costs
These costs are estimates only and are subject to change without notice.
*Out of state students in the General Motors ASEP Program will receive a tuition credit making tuition at San Juan College equal to in-state tuition. View tuition and fees.
** Tools cost approximately $2170 - $3600 throughout the course of the program depending on the brand of the tools you select to buy.
*** San Juan College has housing on campus available for the Automotive students. Utilities and Wi-Fi are included and apartments are furnished. The cost of food is individual and is included with a meal plan. Learn more about housing and how to apply.
Financial aid is available for students in the General Motors ASEP Program just as it is for other students at San Juan College. Those students who require financial assistance in order to enroll should contact the Financial Aid Office at (505) 566-3323. Learn more about Financial Aid.
It is important to remember that because you will be working during the program, you will be able to earn a considerable portion of the costs of the program during your work periods at your participating dealer.
Tuition, Fees and Housing costs are due each semester of the Friday before classes start at 4:30 p.m.
Required Tools
WRENCHES:
- Metric Combination Wrenches: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 mm.
- Metric Open End Wrenches: 6 x 8, 7 x 9, 10 x 11, 12 x 14, 13 x 15,16 x 18 and 17 x 19 mm
- Metric Stubby Wrench set: 8-19 mm
- SAE Combination Wrenches: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"
- 10" Adjustable Wrench
SOCKETS: 1/4" Drive
- 1/4" Socket Accessories: Universal Joint, Ratchet, and a set of extensions.
- Metric Sockets, 6 pt., 1/4" drive: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm
- Metric Sockets deep, 6 pt., 1/4" drive: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm
- SAE Sockets, 6pt, 1/4" drive: 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
SOCKETS: 3/8" Drive
- 3/8" Socket Accessories: Universal Joint, 5/8" Spark Plug Socket, Ratchet, and a set of extensions.
- Metric Sockets, 6pt, 3/8" drive: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 mm.
- SAE Sockets, 6pt, standard: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4"
- Metric Sockets, 6pt, Deep: 10-22 mm
- Torx Sockets: T10-T60
- Allen Sockets, SAE and Metric: 2-19 mm and 5/64 through 3/4
SOCKETS: 1/2" Drive
- 1/2" Socket Accessories: Universal Joint, Ratchet, and a set of extensions.
- Metric Sockets shallow and Deep, 6 pt., 1/2" drive: 10, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22mm.
- SAE Sockets, 1/2", 6pt standard: 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 19/32", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1-1/16", 1-1/8"
SCREWDRIVERS/NUTDRIVERS:
- Slot Screwdrivers: 3/16 x 4, 1/4 x 6, 5/16 x 8, Pocket screw driver
- Phillips Screwdrivers: #1, #2, #3, #2 Stubby
- Screw driver handle and assorted bit set.
Electrical and Safety:
- Safety Glasses
- Boots
- Digital Volt ohm meter
- Hand held flashlight
- 12-volt Circuit Test Light
- Rolling Tool Cabinet\Cart: This can be as a mobile tool cart \ box.
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Slip Joint Pliers
- Needle Nose Pliers
Battery powered Drill/ Driver/ Impact - Drill index with bits 1/16- ½ in
- Rubber tipped Air nozzle
- Tire pressure gauge/ digital preferred
- Tire air chuck
- Ball peen hammer, 12 oz
- Tap and Die set SAE and Metric Up to 12mm