As of July 2011, the cost of tuition is $86.92 per vocational credit for in-state students and $338.67 per vocational credit for out-of-state students. Here are estimates for total tuition, based on 25 vocational credits at these per-credit rates. In-state students: $2,173.00. Out-of-state students: $8,467.00. Tuition is due at the beginning of each term and can be determined by multiplying the number of credits by the cost per credit hour. Additionally, over the course of the program, students should expect to pay approximately $350 for books, $125 for name tags, uniforms and footwear, $15.50 for malpractice insurance and $10.50 for health insurance annually. Courses in the Massage Therapy program have an additional fee between $25.00 and $150.00. All costs are subject to change.

Financial Aid

All students at the Medical Center Campus should apply for financial aid, which includes the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work Study, and Federal Subsidized loans. The Campus also offers emergency short-term loans and a variety of scholarships.

Application can be made in the Financial Aid Office (Room 1201) on the Medical Center Campus. Those who apply before April 1st for the following academic year are given priority. Only courses in which students have registered before the 100 percent refund date qualify for financial aid. For additional information, call the Financial Aid office at 305-237-4160.

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