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.
MPO Year One (12 month budget)
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
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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) |
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| Category | Annual Amount |
| Tuition | $42,088 |
| Lab Fees | $4,316 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 |
| Health Insurance | $6,975 |
| 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 on your invoice 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) | $24,480 |
| Personal | $3,600 |
| Transportation* | $2,064 |
| Loan Fees** | $2,036 |
| Total Costs | $86,387 |
* 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 | $42,088 |
| Lab Fees | $4,316 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 |
| Health Insurance | $5,571 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Annual Amount |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $18,360 |
| Personal | $2,700 |
| Transportation | $1,548 |
| Licensure Exam Registration Fees* | $550 |
| Loan Fees** | $2,036 |
| Total Costs | $77,997 |
- *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.
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 | $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. |
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| 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.
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 | $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. |
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| 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