Surgical Technology

tuition & fees

Tuition

Tuition for the Surgical Technology Program (2018-2020) is $5,500 for each of the program's 4 quarters, and a total of $22,000.00 for the entire program. Tuition payments are due as follows:

Upon Registration	$500.00
Prior to First Quarter	$10,750.00
Prior to Third Quarter	$10,750.00

Fees

Fees for the Surgical Technology Program (2018-2019) are non-refundable once the student has begun instruction during the quarter to which they apply and are due as follows:

Upon Registration	Registration Fee	$100.00
Prior to First Quarter	Clinical Fee	$500.00
	Technology Fee	$250.00
	Uniform Fee	$200.00
Prior to Third Quarter	Clinical Fee	$500.00
	Technology Fee	$250.00
	CST Pre-Certification Exam*	$50.00
	NBSTSA Exam*	$250.00

*Fee covers the student's first attempt. Additional attempts, if applicable, will be an additional out-of-pocket fee at student's expense

The fees listed above include the following:

• The Uniform Fee is used to provide students with a uniform, including five sets of scrubs and a sweatshirt.
• The Technology Fee is used to provide students with online learning resources, the learning management system, the student portal and the computerized library.
• The Clinical Fee is used to cover the cost of students' coverage under the Center's Malpractice/Liability insurance policy, to operate and maintain the student lab and to provide me with a variety of educational affiliated clinical internship sites.
• The NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Exam Fee is used to cover the cost of registration for student's credentialing examination upon graduation.

There will be no hourly charge for make-up sessions/activities.

Clinical Clearance

Students are required to have a physical examination and be medically cleared by a private physician as well as have a criminal background check performed. The background check is done through a third-party company called Certified Background. More information regarding clinical clearance will be provided in the orientation packet. The clinical clearance fees are estimated at $250.00.

Textbooks

Students are required to purchase all textbooks on their own. Textbook costs are estimated at $1,250.00.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to students who qualify. For more information, please refer to the Financial Aid section in the Institutional Catalog.

Payment Plans

Payment Plans may be available to students on a case by case basis.

Additional Expenses

• Room and board - students are required to make their own arrangements for housing. The cost of room and board is at the student's expense.
• Field trips and meetings are at the student's expense.
• Upon graduation, the student must apply for the credentialing examination. Fees for the examination are at the student's expense.
• Student may wish to join one or more of the professional organizations in the field. Membership fees are at the student's expense.
• Students are expected to supply their own health insurance plans.