PhD Nursing
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.
2026-2027 Academic Year
Fall semester is 9 credit hours. Spring semester is 9 credit hours. Summer semester is 0 credit hours. The year is 18 credit hours total.
| Description of Costs | Fall | Spring | Summer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fees | 90.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 |
| Lab Fees | 125.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 125.00 |
| Distributive Learning Fee = $25/credit hour | 225.00 | 225.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| Health Insurance | 1,740.00 | 2,415.00 | 0.00 | 4,155.00 |
| 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 |
| Technology Fee | 125.00 | 125.00 | 0.00 | 250.00 |
| Student Access & Success Fee | 115.00 | 115.00 | 0.00 | 230.00 |
| Total Fees Charged to Student Account | 2,685.00 | 3,235.00 | 0.00 | 5,920.00 |
| Resident Tuition Charges = $737/credit hour | 6,635.00 | 6,635.00 | 0.00 | 13,270.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition Charges = $1,332/credit hour | 11,985.00 | 11,985.00 | 0.00 | 23,970.00 |
| **Federal Loan Origination Fees | 110.00 | 110.00 | 0.00 | 220.00 |
| *Books / Course Materials / Equipment Allowance | 1,560.00 | 1,560.00 | 0.00 | 3,120.00 |
| *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 | 21,790.00 | 22,340.00 | 0.00 | 44,130.00 |
| Total Estimated Nonresident Budget | 27,140.00 | 27,690.00 | 0.00 | 54,830.00 |
Questions?
Contact the Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 402-559-4199
Email: finaid@unmc.edu