The following information was prepared for the bachelor's level undergraduate program.  We are currently working on a more precise version for the graduate program.
 
Physical Therapy Program (BS)

This information has been prepared to assist you in planning for your physical therapy
education. Because our program requires full time attendance, it may be difficult to find time for
employment while you are in school. We, therefore, strongly suggest that you have plans for
adequate financing of your education prior to entering the program. The information is subject
to change and is meant to give you a general idea of the overall program costs

1. TUITION AND STUDENT FEES
Tuition
Resident $ 1,000
Non-resident $ 2,545

Additional student fees are assessed every student, each semester (Athletic fee $10 per
credit hour/Infrastructure fee $4 per credit hour/Yearbook fee $10/Assessment fee $5). Using
the Spring 1998 fee schedule and tuition rate, this would translate as follows:

1st Year (per semester, full time)
Summer Resident $613 Nonresident $1,387
Fall 1,277 2,822
Spring 1,235 2,780
 

2nd Year
Summer I Resident $613 Nonresident $1,387
Summer II 613 1,387
Fall $1,277 $2,822.
Spring 1,221 2,803

TOTAL Resident $6,886 Nonresident $15,388
 

2. BOOKS: The cost of books is estimated at $500 per semester in the first year and $500
the second year. Special equipment for the anatomy lab will cost approximately $75..

3. UNIFORMS, NAME TAGS: Two name tags are purchased for $5. White lab coats ($40)
may be required at some facilities.

4. LOCKER: Lockers are provided free of charge to students on a first come, first served
basis. Students must supply their own lock. The cost for lock removal is $10 (if keys are
lost or combination forgotten).

5. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: Malpractice insurance is required while you
are in school. The cost is approximately $39 per year.

6. AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (APTA) MEMBERSHIP: APTA
membership is highly recommended at a cost of $50 per year.

7. HEALTH INSURANCE: The university offers each student the opportunity to purchase
an accident and hospitalization insurance policy as part of a group consisting of ASU
students and students enrolled in other universities across the state. Membership in the
group is voluntary.
Currently the individual policy is $530 per year; a family policy
(student/spouse/children) is $3,146 per year. Application forms are available through the
ASU Wilson Student Health Center.

8. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATIONS: Clinical affiliation agreements
require specific immunizations and an annual physical examination. Costs for these
procedures vary; however, the ASU Student Health Center charges $15 for a physical
examination; Hepatitis B series (3 x $30) $90; MMR (mumps, measles, rubella) free to
students; most other injections (TB skin tests, flu vaccines, etc.) are $5 each.

9. CPR CERTIFICATION: The cost will vary depending on where you get the certification.
The program will provide an opportunity for certification in the first year. The American
Red Cross currently charges $30 for the infant/child/adult CPR course for a two year
certification. The Physical Therapy Student Association also sponsors a certification
each year for a nominal cost.

10. CLINICAL EDUCATION: You are responsible for living expenses, transportation, and
tuition while on clinical rotations which equates to an approximate four month period of
time.

11. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND TRANSPORTATION: You are responsible for your
own
living arrangements and transportation. There are apartments located on and off
campus.

2/2/98