The total cost of attendance budget is the maximum amount of resources (i.e.-scholarships, loans, grants, etc.) that a student may receive. If a student receives a late award (loan, scholarship, grant, etc.) the financial aid package is recalculated. If possible, second disbursements are lowered, if not the late award is sent to the lender to reduce the amount of loans.

For new students, relocation to Des Moines is an expense incurred prior to the program and cannot be included in this budget. You should budget $1250 for a single student to $1800 or more for a family.

Keep in mind that according to Federal regulations, the budget is constructed for a single student only.

Day care for dependent children can be claimed as an expense for each child (see Daycare Expense Form). Spouse must be employed or in school full time. Budget increase for additional loan funds are subject to bank approval. Request a Dependent Day Care Expense form from the Financial Aid Office.

*Budget subject to change

** Includes $1045 for test fee and $700 for travel expenses.

DMU Osteopathic Medicine Cost Of Attendance Budget 2007-2008*
	YEAR 1 Class of 11 (10 mo.)	Year 2 Class of 10 (10 mo.)	Year 3 Class of 09 (12 mo.)	Year 4 Class of 08 9 mo.)
Living Expenses
Rent ($592/mo)	$5920	$5920	$7104	$5328
Utilities ($108/mo)	$1080	$1080	$1296	$972
Telephone ($68/mo)	$680	$680	$816	$612
Food ($300/mo)	$3000	$3000	$3600	$2700
Personal, Clothing ($266/mo)	$2660	$2660	$3192	$2349
Health Insurance (Annual)	$2107	$2107	$2107	$2107
Transportation And Travel
Car Operation ($114/mo)	$1140	$1140	$1368	$1026
Car Insurance ($110/mo)	$1100	$1100	$1320	$990
Des Moines/Home (Annual)	$955	$955	$955	$955
Educational Supplies/Rotations
Books/Handouts/Copying	$1566	$1254	$1444	$1444
Equipment	$1300	$0	$0	$0
Travel for Clinical Rotations	$0	$0	$2610	$2843
National Boards	$0	$465	$0	$465
National Boards (P.E.)	$0	$0	$0	$1745**
Tuition & Fees
Tuition/fees	$32830	$32830	$32830	$32830
Total Cost Of Attendance Budget	$54338	$53191	$58642	$56411