Des Moines University  
Tuition and Budget

DMU DPT COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGET 2005-2006 *
           
  YEAR 1   YEAR 2   YEAR 3
  Class of 08   Class of 07   Class of 06
  (10 mo.)   (11 mo.)   (12 mo.)
Academic Year          
           
LIVING EXPENSES          
Rent (575/mo) 5,750   6,325   6,900
Utilities (102/mo) 1,020   1,122   1,224
Telephone (64/mo) 640   704   768
Food (283/mo) 2,830   3,113   3,396
Personal, Clothing (250/mo) 2,500   2,750   3,000
Health Insurance (Annual) 1,950   1,950   1,950
           
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL          
Car Operation (108/mo) 1,080   1,188   1,296
Car Insurance (104/mo) 1,040   1,144   1,248
Des Moines/Home (Annual) 900   900   900
           
EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES/ROTATIONS          
Books/Handouts/Copying 2,050   425   270
Equipment 200   0   0
Travel for Clinical Rotations 515   1,030   2,060
           
TUITION/FEES          
Tuition/fees  18,360   18,360   18,360
APTA Membership Dues 80   80   80
           
           
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGET        
  38,915   39,091   41,452
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          
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