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Graduate Student Services
Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
921 Assembly Street, PHRC 204
Columbia, SC 29208


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Phone: 803-777-5031
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Tuition & Fees

GRADUATE PROGRAMS TUITION & FEE SCHEDULE (COLUMBIA CAMPUS)

This information is summarized for Arnold School of Public Health Students as a courtesy. For more detailed information about fees, visit the USC Fee Schedule at the Bursar's Office web page. In case of inconsistency between this page and the Bursar’s fee schedule, the Bursar’s Office is the final authority. (This information is current as of Fall 2012 and is subject to change.)

ACADEMIC FEES

Resident

Non-Resident

Full-Time Students (per semester)    
Graduate Full-time (12-16 hours)* $5,636 $12,098
Health Professions Program Fee $750 $1,000
Technology Fee $200 $200
Total Full-time $6,586 $13,298
     
Graduate hours above 17 (additional charge per hour) $80 $170
     
Part-Time Student (per semester)    
Graduate Part-time (1-11 hours) (per hour) $470 $1,008
Health Professions Program Fee (per hour) $75 $100
Technology Fee $17 $17
Total Part-time (per hour) $562 $1,125
     
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students    
Full-Time $5,636 $9,018
Part-Time $470 $752
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Fee (assessed per semester) (Full-Time) $240  
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Fee (assessed per semester) (Part-Time) $120  
Health Professions Program Fee $750 $750
     
Graduate Assistants
Students who are awarded a graduate assistantship are charged the in-state tuition rate and may also be awarded a tuition supplement from the department.


* The Bursar’s Office considers a student enrolled in 12 hours or more to be full-time for fee purposes. However, The Graduate School considers a student enrolled in 9 hours or more (6 with a Graduate Assistantship) to be academically full-time.

ONE TIME REQUIRED FEES

   
Matriculation Fee    
A non-refundable matriculation fee of $80 is assessed to all degree-seeking students on a one-time basis. This fee is also assessed each time a student changes the degree sought.
All degree-seeking students   $80
 
International Student Enrollment Fee    
One time fee assessed at the time of first enrollment   $500
Enrichment Fees    
Students enrolling in some graduate programs in the Arnold School of Public Health are assessed a non-refundable, one-time enrichment fee.
Communication Sciences and Disorders    
Enrichment fee    $1,100
($500 due upon acceptance, remaining amount due at time of enrollment)
     
Health Services Policy and Management    
Enrichment fee   $1,000

OPTIONAL FEES (per semester)

   
Health Center Fee    
Graduate Assistants (less than 11 hours)   $169
Graduate Students (9 - 11 hours)   $169
Graduate Students (6 - 8 hours)   $113
Graduate Students (less than 6 hours)   fee-for-service basis
     
Health Insurance Fee    
Enrollment in the University sponsored health insurance plan is mandatory for graduate assistants, international students, and full-time students (9 or more hours) unless they present evidence of satisfactory alternative health coverage. Part-time students (less than 9 hours) are eligible to purchase the University sponsored health insurance plan, but enrollment is not required.  If a student chooses not to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan then they will need to complete a waiver form via the Thompson Student Health Center.
Fall Semester   $660.50
Spring/Summer Semesters   $963.50
Graduate Assistant Discount Rates    
Fall Semester   $535.50 (-$125)
Spring Semester   $813.50 (-$150)
 
Athletic Event Fee    
Graduate Full-time (per semester) (minimum six hours required)   $86
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