Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Full-time graduate tuition is calculated for two semesters a year; however, the Nurse Anesthesia DNP program is three semesters a year.
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Metro Resident (KY or IN) |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$836 per credit |
$861 per credit |
$1,423 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) |
$8,359 per semester |
$8,609 per semester |
$14,228 per semester |
Metro and non-Ohio residents who move to Ohio pay in-state tuition rates once residency is officially established.
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
|
Program-Specific Required Textbooks |
$2,000 |
| Suggested Textbooks | $600 |
| College of Nursing Textbooks | $600 |
|
AANA Student Membership |
$200 |
|
Parking (Eden Garage Level 8, if available) |
$1,741 (or $193.50 per semester at current rate) |
|
Typhon Fee |
$100 |
|
Background Certification |
$178 |
|
Anesthesia Simulation Fee |
$2,250 ($750 per year) |
| Web-based Certification Exam Review Course (required) | $300 |
| Valley Review Class (senior year) and related expenses (required) | $1,180 (includes registration/basic manual, memory master flashcards and compendium booklet) |
| National Certification Exam | $725 |
|
Three State Meetings (one per year) |
$225 (or $75 per meeting; does not include travel expenses) |
| TOTAL | $10,099.50 |
Students must provide their own housing, meals, and transportation.
Professional Meetings
- Students are required to attend one state meeting per year with a registration fee of $75 per meeting, as indicated above. This does not include travel, lodging or meals.
- Students have the option to attend the AANA Mid-Year Assembly (April of senior year) or AANA annual meeting (September) at a cost of $1,000-plus.
Miscellaneous Required Expenses
- Computer with Wifi access capability
- Verizon cellphone with text capability
- Health insurance (offered through the university for $1,500 per year)
- Warm-up or jacket and white lab coat
- Scrub suit deposit - $25 (refundable)
Students must also provide their own housing, meals and transportation.
Financial Aid
Eligibility
To be considered for financial aid, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA can be filled out as soon as Oct. 1 for the upcoming academic year. Early submission is encouraged in order to receive priority consideration. Financial aid award offers are typically sent out beginning in April for the upcoming academic year.
Limitations & Cost of Attendance Budget
Federal law limits the amount of financial aid students can receive, including federal and non-federal educational loans. These limits are determined by the Cost of Attendance Budget, which is established by the Student Financial Aid Office. The total amount of all types of financial aid cannot exceed the amount of the Cost of Attendance Budget.
- The Cost of Attendance Budget is the amount of tuition and an average allowance for housing, food, books, and other educational expenses. It is based on average costs for a student living modestly on or near campus. The Budget is not determined by an individual student's actual expenses, and does not include family expenses.
Summer Financial Aid
Initial financial aid award amounts are for fall and spring semesters only. Nurse anesthesia students are eligible to apply for a separate summer financial aid package when they have completed course registration for summer semester.
Types Available
- University Graduate Scholarship: awarded by the College of Nursing. Availability and the amount of awards depends on enrollment and the total amount available for disbursement.
- Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grants: money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which is awarded through the College of Nursing for the first year of the program only. Availability and the amount of awards depends on enrollment and the total amount available for disbursement.
- Nurse Anesthetists Traineeship Grants: money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which is awarded through the College of Nursing for the second year of the program only. Availability and the amount of awards depends on enrollment and the total amount available for disbursement.
- Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: a Direct Loan available to Graduate Students. More information is available at http://financialaid.uc.edu/gradstudents/gradplus.html
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Scholarships: Students may apply for a limited number of scholarships after completing six months of study. More information is available at http://www.aana.com/ProfessionalDevelopment.aspx?id=1401
- State Association Scholarships: Some state professional associations for nurse anesthetists offer scholarships. Students should check with the association in their home state for more information.
Stipends & Forgivable Loans from Future Employers
Some students choose to accept money during school from anesthesia groups or hospitals in exchange for a promise of future employment. These agreements are legally binding and usually carry penalties beyond repayment if the student does not fulfill his or her obligation to the employer. It is recommended that students have these agreements reviewed by an attorney before signing. The money is also subject to income taxes, in most cases the taxes are levied when full-time employment begins. These agreements are not calculated in the Cost of Attendance Budget and do not affect the amount of Financial Aid that a student may receive.
More Information
Visit http://financialaid.uc.edu or call the Financial Aid Office at 513-556-1000.