Doctor of Nursing Practice

Applicants needing federal and institutional financial assistance to help with the cost of attending a school or program at UMB must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA).

Please note:

  • USFA strongly encourages completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov no later than March 1st for priority consideration. UMB School Code: 002104
  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA covers the 2023-2024 Academic Year (Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024).
  • Students must complete a FAFSA for every academic year they wish to receive assistance.

Estimated 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 upon enrollment of nine (9) credits.

**Limited funds are available. To be considered, applicants MUST complete the FAFSA by March 1st.

DNP

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $15,714 $27,882
Mandatory Fees $2,111 $2,111
Books $1,265 $1,265
Instruments/Other Fee $610 $610
Health Insurance $4,692 $4,692
Living Expenses* $26,550 $26,550
Uniforms $200 $200
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
 Travel $400 $400
Loan Fees $1,424 $1,962
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $54,966 $68,872

USG

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $15,714 $27,882
Mandatory Fees $669 $665
Books $1,265 $1,265
Instruments/Other Fees $610 $610
Health Insurance $4,692 $4,692
Living Expenses* $26,550 $26,550
Uniforms $200 $200
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Malpractice Insurance $400 $400
Loan Fees $1,369 $1,907
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $53,469 $80,372

*Living expenses are based on off-campus housing which includes University Suites at Fayette Square. This is based on the standard 9 months.

Sample Financial Aid Award

Blurb about what this is and stipulations that come with this. 

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid

For additional questions regarding the financial aid process, please email University Student Financial Assistance aidtalk@umaryland.edu.