Academics

Costs and Financial Aid

The University of Kansas doctoral program in nurse anesthesia practice provides a high-value education at a cost that is competitive with other top programs in this field.

You pay tuition and fees at the beginning of each semester.

In-State Tuition Eligibility Requirements

Very specific requirements must be met to qualify for Kansas resident tuition rates. Learn more about the requirements. You may direct questions to the Office of the Registrar.

Program Deposit

A $1,500.00 program deposit will be required at the time of admission. If the student does not start the program for any reason, voluntary or involuntary, the deposit will be forfeited.

Below is an estimate of costs for full-time students finishing the degree program in two years, based on the KU comprehensive fee schedule.

These figures are provided as a guide only and are not an official quote of costs. All figures are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas. KU reserves the right to make changes in policy, tuition, financial aid and fee structure as the needs of its administration, faculty, students and conducting or affiliating institutions change. These changes may occur without prior notification. Please contact the program office with questions.

Kansas Resident
Fee Type	Rate	Time in Program	Total
On-Campus Graduate Tuition, Kansas Resident	$471.40 / credit hour	36 on-campus credit hours to complete degree	$16,970.40
Online Graduate Tuition	$471.40 / credit hour	45 online credit hours to complete degree	$21,213.00
Nurse Anesthesia Course Fees	$543.00 / credit hour	81 credit hours	$43,983.00
E-Learning Fees	$100.00 / credit hour	45 credit hours	$4,500.00
Campus Fees (spring & fall)	$425.40 / semester	6 semesters	$2,552.40
Campus Fees (summer)	$63.00 / semester	1 semester *	$63.00
Estimated total tuition and fees for Kansas residents			$89,281.80

Non-Kansas Resident
Fee Type	Rate	Time in Program	Total
On-Campus Graduate Tuition, Out of State Resident	$1,107.80 / credit hour	36 on-campus credit hours to complete degree	$39,880.80
Online Graduate Tuition	$471.40 / credit hour	45 online credit hours to complete degree	$21,213.00
Nurse Anesthesia Course Fees	$543.00 / credit hour	81 credit hours	$43,983.00
E-Learning Fees	$100.00 / credit hour	45 credit hours	$4,500.00
Campus Fees (spring & fall)	$425.40 / semester	6 semesters	$2,552.40
Campus Fees (summer)	$63.00 / semester	1 semester *	$63.00
Estimated total tuition and fees for out of state students			$112,192.20

* The program requires nine semesters of study. The summer term campus fees are only charged on the first summer term.

Other Expenses

Background check and drug screenings.
Students in this program are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements.
Nursing licenses (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma).
Life support recertifications BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Certifications must be American Heart Association. American Red Cross certifications will not be accepted. RQI from American Heart Association is accepted.
Incidental affiliate rotation costs (e.g., transportation, food).
AANA membership fee/certification exam fee.
Board review course fee.
Books and other learning materials.

Employment During the Program

As a program participant, you will have a full course schedule and should expect to spend up to 64 hours per week dedicated to fulfilling clinic responsibilities, attending classes and studying. Because of the intense and demanding nature of this program, we strongly discourage employment during the program.

The department chair reserves the right to disallow any employment if there is evidence of clinical or academic deficiencies that jeopardize the student’s progress. At no time will a student be employed as an anesthesia provider. Students receive two weeks of discretionary leave annually. In order to be successful in this program, students must be flexible.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify.

Federal assistance includes the following:

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Work Study
Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)

Scholarships

The School of Health Professions provides a number of scholarship award opportunities for currently enrolled students.

KU Medical Center provides information about additional grants and scholarships which may be available. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with questions or for assistance.

Get Started: Apply for Financial Aid

To complete the FAFSA, visit the FAFSA application site and provide the school code for the University of Kansas: 001948.

Students should not wait to be accepted into an academic program to begin the financial aid process. Even if the application deadline for the intended program is later in the year, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline.

Some financial aid grants and low-interest loans have limited funding. After the priority deadline, any remaining financial aid will be awarded as available.

Even if financial aid will not be requested, students are encouraged to file the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA enables the school to consider all scholarship funds available. The FAFSA must be completed annually.

The total financial aid award package, including scholarships, loans or need-based aid, cannot be finalized until the student's application materials and fee have been received and admission to KU has been completed.