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Lake Superior Captain's Academy gets you ready.
MM-SEAS gets you USCG approved.
One team, two roles: Maritime Institute trains you to pass. MM-SEAS secures your license.
Stress free mmc submission
The hardest part comes after class — the Coast Guard's licensing process. That’s why Lake Superior Captain's Academy partnered with MM-SEAS: to give you a proven path through the red tape.
One team, two roles: Maritime Institute trains you to pass. MM-SEAS secures your license.
Most delays happen after class—paperwork mistakes. Our partnership prevents them so your training pays off on time.
Dream outcome summary
From signatures to sea service logs, every detail is checked by experts who know the Coast Guard rules inside out.
Lake Superior Captains Academy teaches you the skills. MM-SEAS ensures you never get stalled by paperwork mistakes.
Students can start building their application for free, and the $249 flat fee includes a free year of MM-SEAS Expert Access (normally $99/year).
With MM-SEAS, your license application is built, checked, and submitted by experts who know the rules better than anyone.
No guesswork. No rejection letters.
Only $249 + Pay.gov fees once we submit.
Captains, engineers, and licensing pros guide you step-by-step.
Encrypted uploads. Private data tracking.
Our job isn’t done until your MMC is issued.
Start Free While You Train
Build your Perfect Application as you move through your coursework. Upload your documents, sea service, and training certificates in one secure place — no guesswork, no wasted time.
MM-SEAS Makes It Perfect
When your training is complete, our team of captains, engineers, licensing specialists, and Coast Guard compliance experts reviews every line of your application. We catch the missing signatures, expired certs, and math errors before the Coast Guard ever sees them.
Submit & Get Approved
Once your application is prepared, reviewed and ready, MM-SEAS submits it for $249 + Pay.gov fees directly to the Coast Guard for you. On average, our students are approved in 22.8 business days — compared to months of delays for self-submitted applications.
Direct support from real people who know what the Coast Guard looks for.
Step-by-step guidance so you never wonder what’s missing.
Fast turnaround: most students see approvals in as little as 11–19 business days.
Peace of mind knowing your application is perfect before it’s submitted.
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Our Stress-Free Application service is $249 + Pay.gov fees. One flat rate ensures your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application is complete, accurate, and submitted correctly the first time. When you submit a stress free application we charge you the $249. If your application requires federal fees, we calculate and pay the exact pay.gov fees on your behalf and then charge your card the exact pay.gov fees as a separate transaction.
No, the $249 fee is paid when we submit your application. This covers our expert review, corrections, and full submission of your application to the USCG - with the exact USCG government fee charged separately as a pass-through cost.
Pay.gov fees are the official U.S. Coast Guard processing charges for your credential application. These fees go directly to the government and vary depending on whether you are applying for an original credential, a renewal, or an upgrade. MM-SEAS does not keep any portion of these fees.
Your $249 covers:
No, MM-SEAS is a separate service from your school tuition. Tuition covers your coursework and training; MM-SEAS covers your licensing paperwork and approval process.
Yes! As a Lake Superior Captain's Academy student, you receive a complimentary MM-SEAS Expert Access (a $99 value) for one year when you submit through our service. That means you get unlimited access to our licensing experts and support, included at no additional cost.
Start free today — build your Perfect Application while in training.
Pro review before submission so you don’t get stuck
Dedicated support — experts answer your questions in plain language.
