Prosthetics-Orthotics Program
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of expenses while enrolled at Northwestern and is used to determine your aid eligibility and consist of direct and indirect cost. Direct costs are billed directly by the University and include tuition, fees, and health insurance.
Indirect costs use averages based on the cost of living in Chicago and include housing, food, transportation and other personal expenses. Indirect costs are not included in your bill but should be take into account while determining the full cost of your program at Northwestern.
MPO Year One (12 month budget)
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
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These costs will appear on your invoice. (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan) |
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| Category | Annual Amount |
| Tuition | $44,652 |
| Lab Fees | $4,578 |
| Health Services Fee | $894 |
| Health Insurance | $7,507 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs | |
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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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year. |
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| Category | Annual Amount |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $30,588 |
| Personal | $3,780 |
| Transportation* | $2,068 |
| Loan Fees** | $219 |
| Total Costs | $94,286 |
* Transportation: reflects 6 months of transportation as students are only on campus for 6 months (first 6 months of online class are not eligible for transportation allowance).
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on federal loans
MPO Year Two (9 month budget)
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
|
These costs 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 | $44,652 |
| Lab Fees | $4,578 |
| Health Services Fee | $894 |
| Health Insurance | $5,996 |
| 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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year. |
|
| Category | Annual Amount |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $22,941 |
| Personal | $2,835 |
| Transportation | $1,551 |
| Licensure Exam Registration Fees* | $550 |
| Loan Fees** | $2,500 |
| Total Costs | $86,497 |
- *Covers Combined O&P Written Exam and Application costs
- **Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on federal loans
MPO Year One (12 month budget)
| 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 | $43,351 |
| Lab Fees | $4,445 |
| Health Services Fee | $861 |
| Health Insurance | $7,411 |
| 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 |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $26,892 |
| Personal | $3,780 |
| Transportation* | $1,720 |
| Loan Fees** | $2,064 |
| Total Costs | $90,524 |
* 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.
MPO Year Two (9 month budget)
| 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 | $43,351 |
| Lab Fees | $4,445 |
| Health Services Fee | $861 |
| Health Insurance | $5,919 |
| 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 |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $20,169 |
| Personal | $2,835 |
| Transportation | $1,548 |
| Licensure Exam Registration Fees* | $550 |
| Loan Fees** | $2,064 |
| Total Costs | $81,742 |
- *Covers Combined O&P Written Exam and Application costs
- **Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Stafford and Grad PLUS loans.