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What is the cost?

Below are listed the ESTIMATED costs for the two year enrollment. These approximate costs have been divided into those for Residents and Non-Residents.

NOTE: These estimates do not include the costs of room and board. Also, they are based on the tuition/fee structure for the Spring, 2007 semester. Rates could go higher in future semesters.

BASIC COSTS	RESIDENT	NON-RESIDENT
First Year, Fall Semester
Tuition, 18 credit hours	$1395.00	$2182.50
Added cost/lab fees	475.00	475.00
Books and supplies (estimate)	400.00	400.00
CPR/Health information*	250.00	250.00
Total	$2520.00	$3307.50
First Year, Spring Semester
Tuition, 18 credit hours	$1395.00	$2182.50
Added cost/lab fees	435.00	435.00
Books and supplies (estimate)	425.00	425.00
Total	$2255.00	$3042.50
Summer Semester
Tuition, 9 credit hours	$604.00	$944.00
Added cost/lab fees	250.00	250.00
Books and supplies (estimate)	200.00	200.00
Total	$1054.00	$1394.00
Second Year, Fall Semester
Tuition, 17 credit hours	$1162.50	$1818.75
Added cost/lab fees	176.00	176.00
Books and supplies (estimate)	275.00	275.00
CPR/health update*	100.00	100.00
Uniform (lab coat)**	50.00	50.00
Total	$1763.50	$2419.75
Second Year, Spring Semester
Tuition, 12 credit hours	$930.00	$1455.00
Added cost/lab fees	8.00	8.00
Books and supplies (estimate)	100.00	100.00
Graduation fees	60.00	60.00
Total	$1098.00	$1623.00
GRAND TOTAL	$8,690.50	$11,786.75
Other costs to consider
Class pin and picture (optional)		$40–90
Large three ring binders for PTA Courses		???
Housing		???
Professional Dues (dues sharing program--optional)		$50

*A local program is available which provides the required completed annual physical and all tests/immunizations for approximately $250.00.  In the 2nd year an updated physical with urinalysis, complete blood count (CBC) and TB update is required. CPR must be current throughout all clinical rotations.

**A lab coat may be required for a limited number of the clinical affiliations. Nice looking slacks, shirts and shoes are required for ALL clinical rotations. No skin should show in the midriff area.
                                                                                                                            Professional liability insurance for each semester is paid within the fees for each PTA course.

We try to place students according to a requested general vicinity whenever possible, but students may be required to drive as far as 60-70 miles to clinical affiliations. Average mileage to clinical site is within 15-30 miles. Some students choose to relocate. In that instance, the cost of housing should be considered.