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Curriculum

Program Costs

Please note: Program costs tend to increase approximately 5% - 8% per year.

2009 - 2010 ESTIMATED School Expenses

IPFW First Year Dental Hygiene Students

Fall 2009 Estimated Expenses Indiana Resident Prices (estimated expenses)
Tuition (14 cr hrs)
3077.90
Textbooks
700.00
HBV Immunization Series (3 injections)
165.00
HBV Titer
30.00
CPR Certification
50.00
TB Testing
7.00 - 12.00
Physical Examination
physicians charge
Student Instrument Kit (*non-refundable)
2800.00 (estimated)
Blood Pressure Kit (latex free) James Medical
55.00
Uniforms (3) James Medical Uniform Prices
90.00 - 105.00
Lab Coats (3) James Medical Uniform Prices
40.00 - 60.00
Uniform Shoes (leather, closed toe)  
40.00 - 60.00
Safety Glasses
8.00 - 15.00
SADHA Membership (*non-refundable)
45.00
Student Professional Liability Insurance (*non-refundable)
13.00
Background Check
55.00
 
Spring 2010 Indiana Resident Prices (estimated expenses)
Tuition (16 cr hrs)
3517.60
Textbooks
300.00
Eye Loupes (highly recommended)
800.00
Additional Supplies
as needed
 
Summer 2010 Indiana Resident Prices (estimated expenses)
Tuition (microbiology 4 credit hours)
879.40
Textbooks
200.00

Non-Resident Tuition & Fees

(estimated expenses)

Fall (14 credit hours)
7254.10
Spring (16 credit hours)
8290.40
Summer (4 credit hours)
2072.60
All other expenses are the same as listed above for Indiana resident students.

Estimated Indiana Resident 1st Year Total Cost (excluding room & board): $12,939.90

IPFW Second Year Dental Hygiene Students

Fall 2009 Estimated Expenses Indiana Resident Prices (estimated expenses)
Tuition (13 cr hrs)
2858.05
Textbooks
400.00
TB Testing
7.00
Physical Examination
physicians charge
Student Instrument Kit (*non-refundable)
1123.47
SADHA Membership (*non-refundable)
45.00
Student Professional Liability Insurance (*non-refundable)
13.00
Graduation Picture
60.00
Eye Loupes (highly recommended)
800.00
Replacement Instruments
as needed
 
Spring 2010 Indiana Resident Prices (estimated expenses)
Tuition (14 cr hrs)
3077.90
Textbooks
300.00
CPR Re Certification
50.00
DHYG Graduation Pin
40.00 - 80.00
LDH Professional Liability Insurance
80.00
National Board Examination Fee
215.00 - 265.00
National Board Review Course (Columbus, OH)
optional: 500.00
Regional Board Examination Fee
1,000.00
Indiana State Licensure
100.00
Additional Supplies
as needed
 

Non-Resident Tuition & Fees

(estimated expenses)

Fall 2009 (13 credit hours)
6735.95
Spring 2010 (14 credit hours)
7254.10
All other expenses are the same as listed above for Indiana resident students.

Estimated Indiana Resident 2nd Year Total Cost (excluding room & board): $10,759.42

 

An excellent resource for funding is:
WorkOne
Allen County
Connie Winkler
201 E Rudisill Blvd
Fort Wayne IN 46806
260-745-3555 ext 204
cwinkler@jobworksinc.org

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