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Tuition and Financial Aid

Mayo Clinic medical lab scientists

Cost of attendance

Estimated first-year student expenses (10.5 months) for the 2024-2025 academic year of the Medical Laboratory Science program:

Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic)
Items Cost
Tuition* (35 credits, $560/credit) $19,600
Estimated Mayo Clinic Scholarship -$7,840
Total estimated cost for direct expenses $11,760
Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic)
Items Cost
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $850
Housing and food ($2,020/month) $22,220
Home internet ($55/month, plus $50 one-time install fee) $655
Personal and miscellaneous ($565/month) $6,215
Transportation ($350/month) $3,850
Federal student loan fee (average) $62
Certification exam (ASCP Board of Certification) $250
Total estimated cost for indirect expenses $34,102
Total net cost of attendance
Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) $45,862

*Note: Tuition is the only budget item directly billed to you. Your final semester is paid automatically by the Mayo Clinic Scholarship. Adjust remaining budget items accordingly to align with your individual household budget needs. Exact tuition bill amounts are subject to change and are dependent on program curriculum.

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.