The information below is intended to help you in planning your expenses for each academic year. Indirect costs are based on student reported averages and may differ for you, depending on the town and living situation you choose. You will also note that the student health insurance cost is reflected in the budget, which may be excluded as an expense for those who have alternate plans and an approved insurance waiver.
| Direct Costs (Billed to all students) | Phase 1-Y1 (10 mos.) |
Phase 1-Y2 (10 mos.) |
Year 3 (12 mos.) |
Year 4 (12 mos.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,570 | $72,570 | $72,570 | $72,570 |
| Student Activity Fee | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Health Access Fee | 258 | 258 | 258 | 258 |
| Document Fee | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Student Services Fee | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Certiphi - background check fee | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Disability Insurance | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Total Direct Costs
|
$74,868 | $74,842 | $74,758 | $74,758 |
| Fall Term | $38,454 | $38,428 | $38,344 | $38,344 |
| Spring Term | $36,414 | $36,414 | $36,414 | $36,414 |
| Indirect Costs | ||||
| Housing | 12,000 | 12,000 | 14,400 | 14,400 |
| Food | 3,750 | 3,750 | 4,500 | 4,800 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | 1,500 | 800 | 1,100 | 700 |
| National Board/USMLE Exam | 0 | 670 | 670 | 0 |
| Local/Elective/USMLE/On Doc. Travel | 1,000 | 1000 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Miscellaneous | 3,330 | 3,030 | 4,280 | 4,680 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $21,580 | $21,250 | $26,750 | $26,380 |
| Additional Expenses | ||||
| Health Insurance (Charged in Fall Term) | 4,556 | 4,556 | 4,556 | 4,556 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $101,004 | $100,648 | $106,064 | $105,694 |
PLEASE NOTE
Dartmouth will, on a case-by-case basis, make adjustments to the student budget when appropriate in certain circumstances with required documentation. If a student incurs additional educational expenses, which exceed the amount allocated in the budget, he/she should discuss this with the Financial Aid Officer.
Summer Earning Expectation
Students entering the Year 1 class are expected to contribute $5,000 of income (in addition to relocation expenses) earned during the summer preceding Year 1. Please note the Year 1 budget is 10 months and students should plan to bring their summer earnings for educational costs at Geisel when they matriculate in August. Students entering Year 2, 3, and 4 are expected to contribute $1,000.
Year 1 & 2 Students
The rent figure of $12,000 includes utilities based upon a 10-month budget, September through June.
Travel Home
Travel allowance will be made for one round trip home at standard air fares, assuming use of budget fares when possible. Please note that federal regulations do not permit us to include travel expenses for spouses.
Books
Budget figures reflect average book purchases in each class. Students whose necessary book purchases go beyond this level may seek a budget adjustment through the Financial Aid Office and borrow additional DELF/Direct Unsub within reasonable limits.
Computer
Students who need additional funds for a computer should discuss the expense with their Financial Aid Officer. Each request will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Sources to Consider and Utility Plans
When searching for housing, students should consider the source of heat. Electricity bills will increase substantially during the Winter months when you heat with electricity, whereas oil and gas prices remain more constant throughout the year. Students making arrangements for delivery from local oil, gas, electric companies are urged to request a budget plan in order to spread heating costs over the number of months in the academic year. Some companies will allow customers to pre-purchase fuel for the entire year during the summer months when it is least expensive.
Clinical Clerkships, Electives, USMLE, On Doctoring and Local Transportation
Supplementary DELF/Direct loans will be approved for students who live at a distance from the Medical School and find this assistance necessary and/or for students who incur travel expenses in excess of the amount already included in the travel budget for reaching clinical clerkships and electives. The amount approved will be based on mileage at the current annual federal rate.
Child Care
Students with children may incur additional expenses beyond the limits of the student budget. As a starting point for discussion purposes, $3,000 per child per semester may be added to the budget. Because of the variability of expenses in this area, dictated both by age of the child and the type of day care available and/or preferred by the parent, students are encouraged to speak with the Financial Aid Director.