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DO, DPM, PA, DPT, MSA, MBS Tuition and Fee Information
Accounting Department
Accounts Receivable
515.271.1473 or 800.240.2767 ext. 1473
Fax: 515-271-7173
Amanda.Poppens@dmu.edu
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Photo identification is required for service.
Table of Contents
- Payment of Tuition/Fees
- Policies and Procedures
- Loan Disbursement Refund Information
- Disbursement & Due Dates
Please note: The tuition amounts listed on this website do not include books, microscopes or other necessary supplies. These must be purchased separately by each student. Any tuition/fees, policies and procedures listed on this website are subject to change.
Photo ID's are required for service
DO DPM DPT PA MSA MBS
Tuition and Fee Schedule
| Tuition | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| DO | $32,830 | $34,140 |
| DPM | $23,885 | $24,960 |
| PA | $23,190 | $24,000 |
| DPT | $19,945 | $20,240 |
| Anatomy (MSA) | $9000 | $9200 |
| Biomedical Sciences (MBS) | $9000 | $9200 |
Academic Fees
| Fee | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| DO Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| DO Seat Deposit (Non-Refundable) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| DPM Seat Deposit (Non-Refundable) | $500 | $500 |
| PA Application Fee | - | - |
| PA Seat Deposit (Non-Refundable) | $250 | $250 |
| DPT Application Fee (Paper Form and On-Line) | $25 | $25 |
| DPT Seat Deposit (Non-refundable) | $250 | $250 |
| MSA Application Fee | $45 | $45 |
| MBS Application Fee | $45 | $45 |
| Repeated Course | $225 | $225 |
Miscellaneous Fees
Requests processed upon receipt of payment.
| Fee | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Hooder Fees DO DPM DPT |
Managed by Matthews Bookstore (MB), Students pay MB | |
| Recommendation Letters (DO) (first 10 free) | $1 | $1 |
| Dean's Letters (DO) (students first 10 free, alumni first 20 free) | $1 | $1 |
| Evaluation Copy (DO) (first 10 free) | $1 | $1 |
| Fax Fee | $10 | $10 |
| Overnight Mail | $20 | $20 |
| Parking Registration (1 time only per vehicle) | $40 | $60 |
| Replacement Diploma | $50 | $50 |
| Transcript Fee (students: first 10 free, alumni: first 20 free) | $5 | $5 |
| University Group Health Insurance is available - Premium depends on the coverage selected |
Other Fees
| Fee | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Charge | 1.5%/Month (18% APR) |
1.5%/Month (18% APR) |
| Library Fines:
Reserved (After six weeks-replacement cost + fines) Books & journals (After six weeks-replacement cost + fines) |
$.50/Hr. $1/Day |
$.50/Hr. $1/Day |
| Parking fine per violation: with valid sticker without valid sticker |
$25 $50 |
$25 $50 |
| Parking Fine-Late Payment Fee | $10 | $10 |
| Return Check (NSF fee) | $20 | $20 |
Membership Fees (Annual)
| 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | |
| APMSA Dues (DPM) | $150 | $150 |
| APTA Dues (DPT) | $80 | $80 |
| IPTA Dues (DPT) | $20 | $20 |
Payment of Tuition & Fees
Tuition, fees and policies for the University's education programs are subject to change
Tuition, fees and other balances reflected as University accounts receivable are to be paid in the Accounting Office, which is located on the 4th floor of the Academic Center, Room 417. Please make payments payable to Des Moines University (DMU). If mailing payments, please send to: Attn: Accounting, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA; 50312-4198. Tuition due dates and grace period end dates may be found in the disbursement dates section of this page.
Accepted forms of payments are: cash, check (personal, loan, scholarship, certified, and money order), Electronic Funds Transfers of loan disbursements from participating lenders/services, and credit card.
DMU accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit card payments. Credit card payment is only accepted on the portion of tuition not covered by financial aid (including loan funds &/or scholarships), and will only be processed once the student has received the tuition billing notification. To make a credit card payment, please visit the Accounting office, call 515-271-1530 or 800-240-2767 extension 1530, or submit the secure online form located on the student portal or online payment page.
Note: All payments received in the Accounting Office after 2:00 p.m. will be posted to the account on the next business day.
DO, DPM, PA, MSA, MBS and DPT Programs: Tuition is based on an academic year with payment periods in two equal installments. Due dates are published on the Accounting website. All seat deposits will be applied toward tuition. Governed by federal regulations, student loan disbursements will be applied to student tuition accounts within three (3) working days after DMU receives EFT disbursements from lenders or after DMU receives endorsed lender checks from students.
Failure to pay an account in full by the tuition due date will result in the following:
- A student will be asked to sign a promissory note. If no promissory note is signed, the student will be immediately placed on an Administrative Leave of Absence.
- The account will be viewed as having a delinquent status. Students having delinquent accounts will not be permitted the following privileges: registration, admission to classes, transcripts, and a diploma.
- Finance charges will accrue from the original tuition due date if the outstanding balance is not paid within 60 days. Finance charges accrue at a rate of 1.5 %/month (18% APR).
Dual Enrollment Fees
| DUAL ENROLLMENT FEES | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 (eff 9/8/08) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| MHA-Masters | $210/credit hr. | $217.50/credit hr. |
| MPH-Masters | $210/credit hr. | $217.50/credit hr. |
| MHA/MPH Audit Fee | $105/credit hour | $108.75/credit hour |
| Finance Charge (begins to accrue from course start date) |
1.5 %/Month (18% APR) | 1.5 %/Month (18% APR) |
| MHA/MPH Change of Registration Fee | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| MSA | $4,500/Academic Yr. | $4,600/Academic Yr. |
| MBS | $4,500/Academic Yr. | $4,600/Academic Yr. |
Dual Enrollment Tuition Payment
MHA/MPH Dual Enrollment
Full-time DO, DPM, DPT and PA students at the University have the option of taking MHA/MPH courses at dual enrollment status, subject to the terms of their program handbook.
Tuition payment is due in full prior to the start of the first class session for the courses. Students will be withdrawn from the course(s) if payment/arrangement is not received. Any changes in registration must be made no later than the add/drop date of the course for tuition to be waived. A non-refundable change of registration fee will be assessed. Please refer to MHA/MPH Tuition/Fees Payment Policy Section for further information.
MS in Biomedical Sciences/Anatomy
Full-time DO and DPM students at the University have the option of taking MS Biomedical Sciences and MS Anatomy at dual enrollment status, subject to the terms of their program handbook.
Tuition payment due dates are published on the Accounting website for the MS Biomedical Sciences. Students will take a leave of absence from their primary full-time program in their 3rd year to complete the 2nd year of their MS Biomedical Sciences program. Students will complete both degrees in 5 years.
Tuition payment due dates are published on the Accounting website for the MS Anatomy program. Second year of their MS Anatomy program will be completed during their 2nd year primary full-time program. Students will complete both degrees in 4 years.
Readmission/Leave of Absence Policy
This policy is applicable when:
- A student is approved to return from a leave of absence within one year of the effective leave begin date.
- A student is officially readmitted into his/her original program within five years of the official date of withdrawal or dismissal.
Upon receiving an official acceptance to return, tuition and fees will be assessed. Tuition and fees are due when the student registers or the first day of class, whichever comes first. The returning student is subject to all tuition and fee payment, tuition and fee policies and procedures, financial aid, etc., and University policies that are in effect at the time. Enrollment status will be based on number of credit hours and determined according to the enrollment status policy.
The returning student that is required to repeat courses will be charged the repeated course fee for each course.
Tuition will be charged at the current academic year's published rate minus any applicable tuition credit originally retained by DMU for each grade level. (i.e. Student withdrew after completing first half Year I, readmitted as full-time Year I, charged current academic year's tuition minus amount retained for original Year I.)
Return of Funds (Refund) Policy
If you withdraw, are granted a leave of absence for more than 180 days, are suspended or dismissed, Federal regulations require the University to calculate a possible return of Title IV funds to your bank, lender or Title IV program. Title IV includes Stafford, Unsubsidized Stafford, Grad PLUS, and Perkins loans.
Each University program collects tuition and fees by academic term or by trimester (payment period). A return of funds calculation is based on how many days you actually spent in your current term or trimester (payment period). Refunds are based on the effective date of your separation from DMU. If you leave before completing 60 percent of the term or trimester (payment period) you will receive a "pro-rata" refund of institutional charges. If your separation date is after you have completed more than 60 percent of the term, you will not receive a refund. This method will apply regardless of whether you received financial aid or not.
Institutional charges are tuition and repeated course fee. Membership dues, health insurance premiums, fines and miscellaneous service fees are not included in a return of funds calculation.
A return of funds is sent directly to your bank or lender or to the appropriate Title IV program in the order noted below. Money you borrowed for living expenses must be repaid to your bank or lender according to the terms of your promissory note.
Distribution of Returned Funds
(subject to change)
Per current federal policy, we will distribute refunds of financial aid as follows:
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan
- Federal Stafford loan
- Federal Perkins loan
- Federal Grad PLUS
- State, private or University aid
- The Student if funds remain after paying the above.
Return of Computer Equipment
A student who withdraws, is suspended or is dismissed must return all DMU issued computer equipment. Students must have the equipment returned to the Information Technology Services department prior to final approval by the Dean's Office. Failure to return any equipment will result in an automatic hold on all records, including the academic transcript. The student will also be billed for the equipment as per the laptop and/or handheld agreement(s) originally signed.
Loan Disbursement Refund Information
The direct deposit form is available on the student portal on the Financial Aid and Accounting page.
Governed by federal regulations, student loan disbursements will be applied to student tuition accounts within three working days after DMU receives Electronic Funds Transfers from lenders or after DMU receives endorsed lender checks from students.; Mandatory direct deposit is required on all student tuition account refunds.
Incoming first year students required to attend registration at the start of the academic year:
Loan disbursement refunds will be available through direct deposit the second day after registration.
The Accounting Office will prepare loan disbursement refunds daily 5 work days from tuition due dates. For the remaining year, loan disbursement refunds will be prepared on Tuesday and Thursday.
Please direct questions regarding loan disbursement refund procedures to Accounts Receivable Office at 515-271-1473 or 1-800-240-2767 ext 1473.
