York Hospital Clinical Laboratory Science Program

Tuition & Expenses

Program Expenses

Application Fee: $30
This fee must be submitted at the time of application.

Matriculation Deposit: $300
This amount is due at the time of acceptance into the program.

Tuition: $7,500
The tuition is for the 12-month program. Payment is divided into two installments; half of the amount is due by the end of July and the remainder is due by the end of January.

Textbooks: $250
Students are required to purchase textbooks for use during the clinical year. The program uses an on line bookstore for course texts. Many additional reference books are available to students through the medical library and through the program's library.

Related Expenses

General Fee: $300
This expense helps defray the cost of personal safety devices and equipment required for each student. This fee is payable at the start of the clinical year.

Room and/or Board: Variable
Housing may be available in a hospital dormitory. All dorm rooms are double occupancy. Current rent is $250/month. Students may be able to purchase meals in the hospital dining room at discounted employee prices.

Transportation: Variable
Students are responsible for their own transportation to all program functions. Some clinical activities are not provided at York Hospital. Transportation to off-campus assignments is the student's responsibility.

Uniforms: Variable
Students are required to wear scrub uniforms. The laboratory provides lab coats for employees and students. Appropriate dress guidelines are furnished to those entering the program.

Medical Insurance: Variable
Students are NOT considered hospital employees for purposes of insurance and, therefore, must provide their own health insurance to cover any necessary medical expenses during the clinical year. College seniors may be eligible for campus policies at their own expense.

Non-residents of the York area may be seen in the Family Practice Center in lieu of a local family physician. Students are responsible for paying any fees related to services provided by the Family Practice Center.

College/University Fees: Variable
Students who are considered college seniors while completing the clinical program are obligated to pay whatever college fees are applicable, even though the students are not on the college campus. Payment of such fees may provide the students certain rights and privileges of the college/university during the senior year.

Certification Examination Application Fees: Variable
At the time of the application for certification examination, students must submit payment of the appropriate fee. Fees vary among the agencies providing certification of laboratory personnel.

ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Refund Policy

Refunds apply to TUITION only. Other fees and charges paid are NOT refundable.

Week of withdrawl from program 1 or 2 3 or 4 5 or 6 7 or 8 > 8

Amount of Tuition refund 80% 60% 40% 20% None

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