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Tuition and Financial Aid

Faculty and students collaborating over coursework at table as part of curriculum in Radiation Therapy Program at Mayo Clinic

Cost of attendance

Estimated first-year student expenses (11 months) for the 2024-2025 academic year of the Radiation Therapy Program:

Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic)

Items Cost
Tuition* (45 credits, $422/credit) $18,990
Program fee* $100
Estimated Mayo Clinic Scholarship -$11,916
Total estimated cost for direct expenses $7,174

Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic)

Items Cost
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $750
Uniforms $250
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
American Society of Radiologic Technologists professional society dues $85
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) board exam $225
Total estimated cost for indirect expenses $34,250

Total net cost of attendance

Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) $41,424

*Note: Tuition is the only budget item directly billed to you and your final two semesters are paid automatically by 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.

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 Radiation Therapy Program.

Outside work

You may hold outside employment during the program if it does not conflict with your program responsibilities.

Withdrawal and tuition refund

See the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science withdrawal and tuition refund policy.