Tuition and Financial Aid
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Cost of attendance
Estimated first-year student expenses (11.5 months) for the 2026-2027 academic year of the Cytotechnology program:
*Tuition is billed directly; all other figures are estimates. Amounts subject to change; scholarship values reflect 2026–2027 and are reviewed annually.
Student budget details
View the cost of attendance breakdown
Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic)
| Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition* (32 credits, $585/credit) | $18,720 |
| Mayo Clinic Scholarship | -$18,720 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $0 |
*Tuition is billed directly; all other figures are estimates. Amounts subject to change; scholarship values reflect 2026–2027 and are reviewed annually.
Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic)
| Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $300 |
| Housing and food ($2,225/month) | $25,588 |
| Federal student loan fee (average) | $78 |
| Home internet ($85/month, plus $100 one-time install fee) | $1,078 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($625/month) | $7,188 |
| Transportation ($400/month) | $4,600 |
| Certification exam (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification) | $250 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $39,082 |
Total net cost of attendance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $39,082 |
Budget information
Estimated budget information is provided to allow you to completely prepare for your education. The estimated budget is the estimated cost of education-related expenses.
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses include clothing, laundry and cleaning, personal hygiene and grooming, recreation, renter's insurance, student health insurance, and disability insurance.
- Transportation expenses include gas, oil, maintenance, and insurance.
- Federal student loan fee is the average amount based on prior year borrowers and are a percentage of the total loan amount.
- Dependent care and other expenses may be added to the budget on a case-by-case basis with supporting documentation. Contact Mayo Clinic's Financial Aid Office for further information.
Withdrawal and tuition refund
See the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science withdrawal and tuition refund policy.
Financial aid
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences offers financial incentives for students to participate in many of its health sciences training programs. Scholarships, grants, and low-interest loans may be available for those who demonstrate financial need.
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Registrar can provide more details about financial aid or incentives offered for the Cytotechnology Program.