Dental Hygiene
All costs are subject to revision in the 2026-2027 academic year.
All budgets are for 2026-2027 ONLY and DO NOT reflect your costs for future years.
*Allowances are Cost of Attendance inclusive items but are NOT charged to a student account.
**If you borrow Direct Federal Student Loans, the Dept. of Education will retain a percentage of the amount borrowed for origination fees.
All budgets are for 2026-2027 ONLY and DO NOT reflect your costs for future years.
*Allowances are Cost of Attendance inclusive items but are NOT charged to a student account.
**If you borrow Direct Federal Student Loans, the Dept. of Education will retain a percentage of the amount borrowed for origination fees.
Year 1 - Academic Year 2026-2027
Fall semester is 14 credit hours. Spring semester is 15 credit hours. Summer semester is 8 credit hours. Year 1 is 37 credit hours total.
| Description of Costs | Fall | Spring | Summer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SADHA Two Year Membership Fee | 150.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 150.00 |
| Anatomy Lab Fee | 25.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 25.00 |
| Health Insurance | 1,740.00 | 2,415.00 | 0.00 | 4,155.00 |
| UNL Facilities Fees | 695.00 | 695.00 | 270.00 | 1,660.00 |
| Equipment Replacement Fees | 310.00 | 310.00 | 0.00 | 620.00 |
| COD Instruments Fee | 1,030.00 | 1,030.00 | 0.00 | 2,060.00 |
| Library Fee = $8.25/credit hour | 115.00 | 125.00 | 65.00 | 305.00 |
| Technology Fee | 105.00 | 105.00 | 0.00 | 210.00 |
| Student Access & Success Fee | 115.00 | 115.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| Total Fees Charged to Student Account | 4,285.00 | 4,795.00 | 335.00 | 9,415.00 |
| Resident Tuition Charges = $338/credit hour | 4,730.00 | 5,070.00 | 2,705.00 | 12,505.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition Charges = $945/credit hour | 13,225.00 | 14,170.00 | 7,555.00 | 34,950.00 |
| **Federal Loan Origination Fees | 35.00 | 35.00 | 20.00 | 90.00 |
| *Uniform Allowance | 230.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| *Books / Course Materials / Equipment Allowance (allowance for loupes and handpiece kit) | 5,200.00 | 2,620.00 | 0.00 | 7,820.00 |
| *Personal Travel Allowance | 450.00 | 450.00 | 200.00 | 1,100.00 |
| *Personal Expense Allowance | 900.00 | 900.00 | 400.00 | 2,200.00 |
| *Living Allowance (11 months x $2,100) | 9,450.00 | 9,450.00 | 4,200.00 | 23,100.00 |
| Total Estimated Resident Budget | 25,280.00 | 23,320.00 | 7,860.00 | 56,460.00 |
| Total Estimated Nonresident Budget | 33,775.00 | 32,420.00 | 12,710.00 | 78,905.00 |
Year 2 - Academic Year 2026-2027
Fall semester is 13 credit hours. Spring semester is 14 credit hours. Summer semester is 0 credit hours. Year 2 is 27 credit hours total.
| Description of Costs | Fall | Spring | Summer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 1,740.00 | 2,415.00 | 0.00 | 4,155.00 |
| UNL Facilities Fees | 715.00 | 715.00 | 0.00 | 1,430.00 |
| Equipment Replacement Fees | 310.00 | 310.00 | 0.00 | 620.00 |
| COD Instruments Fee | 1,030.00 | 1,030.00 | 0.00 | 2,060.00 |
| Library Fee = $8.25/credit hour | 105.00 | 115.00 | 0.00 | 220.00 |
| Technology Fee | 105.00 | 105.00 | 0.00 | 210.00 |
| Student Access & Success Fee | 115.00 | 115.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| *Graduation Fee Allowance | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 |
| Total Fees Charged to Student Account | 4,120.00 | 4,805.00 | 0.00 | 8,925.00 |
| Resident Tuition Charges = $338/credit hour | 4,390.00 | 4,730.00 | 0.00 | 9,120.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition Charges = $945/credit hour | 12,280.00 | 13,225.00 | 0.00 | 25,505.00 |
| **Federal Loan Origination Fees | 40.00 | 40.00 | 0.00 | 80.00 |
| *Board Cost Allowance | 0.00 | 2,170.00 | 0.00 | 2,170.00 |
| *Clinical Travel Allowance | 200.00 | 200.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 |
| *Uniform Allowance | 230.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| *Books / Course Materials / Equipment Allowance | 2,680.00 | 2,680.00 | 0.00 | 5,360.00 |
| *Personal Travel Allowance | 450.00 | 450.00 | 0.00 | 900.00 |
| *Personal Expense Allowance | 900.00 | 900.00 | 0.00 | 1,800.00 |
| *Living Allowance (9 months x $2,100) | 9,450.00 | 9,450.00 | 0.00 | 18,900.00 |
| Total Estimated Resident Budget | 22,460.00 | 25,425.00 | 0.00 | 47,885.00 |
| Total Estimated Nonresident Budget | 30,350.00 | 33,920.00 | 0.00 | 64,270.00 |
Questions?
Contact the Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 402-559-4199
Email: finaid@unmc.edu