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D.P.T. Tuition & Budget

DMU PHYSICAL THERAPY COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGET 2010 - 2011*
Academic Year YEAR 1
Class of '13
(10 mo.)
YEAR 2
Class of '12
(11 mo.)
YEAR 3
Class of '11
(12 mo.)
LIVING EXPENSES
Rent (610/mo) $6,100 $6,710 $7,320
Utilities (115/mo) $1,150 $1,265 $1,380
Telephone (73/mo) $730 $803 $876
Food (321/mo) $3,210 $3,531 $3,852
Personal, Clothing (285/mo) $2,850 $3,135 $3,420
Health Insurance (Annual) $2,127 $2,127 $2,127
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL
Car Operation (122/mo) $1,220 $1,342 $1,464
Car Insurance (118/mo) $1,180 $1,298 $1,416
Des Moines/Home (Annual) $1,025 $1,025 $1,025
EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES/ROTATIONS
Books/Handouts/Copying $2,084 $421 $114
Equipment $214 $0 $0
Travel for Clinical Rotations $588 $1,171 $2,342
TUITION/FEES
Tuition/fees  $20,850 $20,850 $20,850
APTA Membership Dues $80 $80 $80
Loan fees $786 $684 $880
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGET
  $44,194 $44,442 $47,146

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 $1,250 for a single student to $1,800 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