Fees and Stipends

Upon receiving notification of acceptance into the graduate program, the prospective student will be required to sign the assurance form reserving his or her position. The individual must notify all other programs to which he or she has applied to remove all pending applications from consideration.

In addition to the listing of anticipated expenses presented here, students are required to have a personal laptop computer and a digital camera. During the fall semester of the second year, students are required to attend the Tweed Study Course. Registration fees, travel and lodging expenses associated with attendance at this course are paid by the department. Some incidental, non-reimbursed expenses may be incurred.

UTHSC has established a Student Financial Aid Department, which is committed to removing the financial barriers to education for students with limited resources. Several forms of financial aid assistance for students may be secured through the University and other sources. Information is available at the Financial Aid Office.

Stipends

Student stipends that help defray the cost of an education in orthodontics and that allow the student to concentrate on his/her studies have been available in recent years. While continuation of this assistance is not assured, a stipend of $2,400.00 is distributed each year of the program. The stipend is paid monthly. Special stipends and programs may be available to assist qualifying students and those interested in pursuing an academic career.