TAFT COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS

 

2008-2009

 

In addition to standard fees (enrollment fee; non-resident tuition, if applicable; parking fee; and ASB fee) the Dental Hygiene Program requires additional expenditures during the two-year program. See the table below for an itemized listing. These figures are estimates and subject to change.

 

Note that approximately $5,140 will be required at the beginning of the first semester.

 

First Year	Fall	Spring		Second Year	Fall	Spring
Units $20 @	14.5	13.5		Units $20 @	14	12.5
Enrollment Fees	$290	$270		Enrollment Fees	280	$250
Books	725	438		Books	284	156
Program Expenses	600			Program Expenses	600
Parking	0	0		Instruments and Supplies	200	200
ASB Card	15			Parking	0	0
Instruments and Supplies	2,7 00			ASB Card	15
Handpiece	350			Uniforms	100
Uniforms/Shoes/Nametag	205			SADHA/Class Dues	50	50
SADHA/Class Dues	50	50		Malpractice Insurance	25
Malpractice Insurance	25			Miscellaneous Expense	150	125
Miscellaneous Expense	200	125		Semester Total	$1,704	$781
Semester Total	$5,140	$883
Estimated  Program Cost		$8,508

 

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR SECOND YEAR STUDENTS

 

Additional Expense:                         National Board Review (4 days)                                  $400

                                                            Plus hotel and food expenses

 

                                                            National Board        (Paid in January)                            $175

                                                            State Boards           (Paid in May)                                  $240

                                                            Fingerprints $56-up, processing fee

                                                            Plus hotel, food and patient expense

 

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM

 

In order to be eligible for federal aid, students are required to enroll in a course of study leading to a degree or a certificate and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Financial Aid Applications and copies of Taft College's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy are available in the Financial Aid Office located in the Counseling Center. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (661) 763-7762 if you have questions regarding your eligibility.

 

TAFT COLLEGE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM