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Prosthetics-Orthotics Program

The totals provided on the web pages below include tuition, loan fees, housing and food, transportation and other expenses that the Committee on Financial Aid to Students takes into account when determining your required educational budget for the Prosthetics/Orthotics Program.

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MPO YEAR ONE MPO YEAR TWO

MPO Year One (12 month budget) 

PO First Year Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan

Category Annual Amount
Tuition $40,862
Lab Fees $4,186
Health Services Fee $798
Health Insurance $6,437
Indirect/Variable Costs

These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.

Category  Annual Amount
Personal $2,400
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $24,300
Transportation* $1,760
Loan Fees** $2,116
Total Costs $82,859

* Transportation reflects 6 months of transportation as students are only on campus for 6 months (first 6 months of program are online and not eligible for transportation allowance). 

** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Stafford and Grad PLUS loans. 

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MPO Year Two (9 month budget) 

PO Second Year Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan

Category Annual Amount
Tuition $40,862
Lab Fees $4,186
Health Services Fee $798
Health Insurance $5,144
Indirect/Variable Costs

These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.

Category  Annual Amount
Personal $1,800
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $18,225
Transportation $1,320
Licensure Exam Registration Fees** $550
Loan Fees* $2,116
Total Costs $75,001
  • Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Stafford and Grad PLUS loans. 
  • **Covers Combined O&P Written Exam and Application costs

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MPO YEAR ONE MPO YEAR TWO

MPO Year One (12 month budget) 

PO First Year Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan

Category Annual Amount
Tuition $39,710
Lab Fees $4,068
Health Services Fee $390
Health Insurance $5,882
Indirect/Variable Costs

These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.

Category  Annual Amount
Personal $2,790
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $24,300
Transportation* $1,760
Loan Fees** $1,774
Total Costs $80,674

* Transportation reflects 6 months of transportation as students are only on campus for 6 months (first 6 months of program are online and not eligible for transportation allowance). 

** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Stafford and Grad PLUS loans. 

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MPO Year Two (9 month budget) 

PO Second Year Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan

Category Annual Amount
Tuition $39,710
Lab Fees $4,068
Health Services Fee $390
Health Insurance $4,698
Indirect/Variable Costs

These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.

Category  Annual Amount
Personal $2,190
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $18,225
Transportation $1,320
Loan Fees* $1,774
Total Costs $72,375

* Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Stafford and Grad PLUS loans. 

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