Graduate PhD Cost of Attendance
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.
Academic Year 2026-2027
Fall semester is 9 credit hours. Spring semester is 9 credit hours. Summer semester is 0 credit hours. The full year is 18 credit hours total.
| Description of Costs | Fall | Spring | Summer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 1,910.00 | 2,645.00 | 0.00 | 4,555.00 |
| UPFF Fund A | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| UPFF Fund B Student Health | 105.00 | 105.00 | 0.00 | 210.00 |
| UPFF Fund B Student Life Center | 80.00 | 80.00 | 0.00 | 160.00 |
| Library Fee = $8.25/credit hour | 75.00 | 75.00 | 0.00 | 150.00 |
| Student Access & Success Fee | 115.00 | 115.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| Total Fees Charged to Student Account | 2,290.00 | 3,025.00 | 0.00 | 5,315.00 |
| Resident Tuition Charges = $399/credit hour | 3,595.00 | 3,595.00 | 0.00 | 7,190.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition Charges = $1,144/credit hour | 10,295.00 | 10,295.00 | 0.00 | 20,590.00 |
| **Federal Loan Origination Fees | 110.00 | 110.00 | 0.00 | 220.00 |
| *Books / Course Materials / Equipment Allowance | 730.00 | 730.00 | 0.00 | 1,460.00 |
| *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 | 17,525.00 | 18,260.00 | 0.00 | 35,785.00 |
| Total Estimated Nonresident Budget | 24,225.00 | 24,960.00 | 0.00 | 49,185.00 |
Questions?
Contact the Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 402-559-4199
Email: finaid@unmc.edu