Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and Financial Aid

Information about Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees charges are subject to future change without notice. The following information, therefore, is offered as a guideline, not as a firm commitment. Tuition is based on the number of hours enrolled.

During the 2011-2012 academic year, the tuition rates per semester credit hour for COPH courses are:
Nebraska resident: $360.00 per credit hour
Nonresident: $850.00 per credit hour  

Scholarships and Awards

The following scholarships  and awards are available to COPH students who are currently enrolled and to new applicants.

Carruth J. Wagner Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships, annually, to UNMC College of Public Health MPH and PhD Students. For more information, contact the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The number of scholarships may vary from year to year.

The Robert D. Sparks Student Research Award is a $1,500 award offered annually to UNMC College of Public Health MPH and PhD students to support outstanding research that impacts public health in the state of Nebraska. For more information, contact the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

The College of Public Health has a limited number of Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships to award to students who are not residents of Nebraska. These Scholarships are awarded competitively on the basis of scholarship and academic performance.  For more information contact the Office of Educational Services at coph@unmc.edu.

Assistanships

Questions regarding assistantships should be directed to the individual departments at UNMC.  Questions about other financial assistance should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Contact Information

UNMC Office of Financial Aid Information

UNMC Office of Financial Aid Contact Information
Phone: 402-559-4199

International students may want to contact the International Studies and Programs Office:
UNMC International Studies and Programs
Phone: 402-559-6414

The Office of Financial Aid should be consulted for information on exact costs.