Dental Hygiene


  • How to apply for financial aid, the average total amount of debt upon graduation, budgets, award eligibility, a typical award package, how awards are processed, and enrollment requirements.

  • How to apply for financial aid, how you will be notified of your awards, how to accept your awards, how to apply for additional aid, how funds are disbursed, when you can expect a refund, and what happens if you withdraw.
  • Disclaimer: The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to reduce or cancel awards based on funding levels, change in enrollment, reduction in costs, etc.
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2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based on full time enrollment. 

3rd Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $5,972 $32,711
Mandatory Fees $2,082 $2,082
Central Materials Service Fee $2,724 $2,724
Books $1,725 $1,725
Breakage Fee $1,250 $1,250
Instruments/Other Fees $2,379 $2,379
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $29,500 $29,500
Uniforms $228 $228
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $80 $80
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Travel $150 $150
Total $52,670 $80,609

4th Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $5,855 $32,711
Mandatory Fees $2,015 $2,082
Central Materials Service Fee $2,724 $2,724
Board Exam Fee $414 $414
Books $1,725 $1,725
Instruments/Other Fees $1,554 $1,554
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $32,450 $32,450
Uniforms $228 $228
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $80 $80
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Travel $150 $150
Total $53,775 $81,898

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the Dental Hygiene program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded their maximum eligibility in federal funds. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Pell Grant (if eligible) Federal Varies (up to $7,395 per academic year)
Federal Direct Loan Subsidized (if eligible) Federal $5,500

Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized – Dependent student

 Federal $2,000
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized – Independent student Federal $7,000