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Professional Program of Physical Therapy Tuition and Fees

Spring 2012

The total amount of tuition and fees for Spring 2012 for a fulltime professional physical therapy student (12 credits or more) is listed below:

New York State Resident Out of State
Tuition 8,230.00 14,645.00
Comprehensive Fee 527.00 527.00
Graduate Student Activity Fee 25.00 25.00
Student Health Insurance Plan 762.00 762.00
Total Semester Tuition and Fees 9,544.00 15,959.00

The total amount of tuition and fees for Spring 2012 semester for part-time professional physical therapy student (11 credits or less) is listed below:

New York State Resident Out of State
Tuition (per credit) 686.00 1,220.00
Comprehensive Fee (per credit) 52.30 52.30
Graduate Student Activity Fee 8.00 8.00
Student Health Insurance Plan* 762.00 762.00

* Students who enroll for 9 or more credits will be charged the Student Health Insurance Plan.

The Comprehensive Fee, composed of the Academic Excellence & Support Fee, College Fee, Infirmary Fee, Technology Fee and the Transportation Fee is mandatory for all professional physical therapy students.

The Academic Excellence & Success Fee is charged to all students of the State University Centers to provide resources necessary for maintaining quality academic and student success programs.

The Infirmary Fee supports the services provided at the University Health Center. These services include women’s health care, vaccination services, health education programs, alcohol/other drug counseling and infectious disease management and prevention.

The Technology Fee is used to support a number of services provided by the Division of Information Technology. Services include the campus computing network, internet connections, classroom technology, e-mail service, the Computer Accounts Help Desk and other technology applications.

The Transportation Fee funds the free University Bus Service, which provides a variety of transportation options for the university community. The fee also covers the costs associated with providing bus shelters, maintenance of parking facilities and emergency parking-related services.

Student Health Insurance

Health Insurance Plan for Non-International Students

All full-time** students will be billed through the SOLAR system for required health insurance.

  • For the Fall semester (coverage from August 16, 2011 through January 15, 2012) the cost was $589.00
  • For the Spring semester (coverage from January 16, 2012 through August 15, 2012) the cost will be $762.00

If a student already has comparable health insurance coverage through a job or through a relative's insurance plan, a waiver of the required insurance may be completed online through SOLAR. For students who do not have access to a computer, a paper waiver may be completed at the Health Insurance Office in the west campus Student Health Service. For complete information about the Insurance plan benefits and waiver eligibility, please go to the Student Health Services website. Non-matriculated and part-time undergraduate and graduate students are not required to have the Student Health Insurance Plan. Changes from part-time to full-time will result in the addition of the Student Health Insurance to the student's account.

** Students who enroll for 9 or more credits will be charged the Required Student Health Insurance.

Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students

This insurance plan is a requirement for all non-immigrant international students who wish to attend Stony Brook University. International graduate student employees are also billed for this health insurance plan. The Spring fees are $618.05 for the health insurance and $49.70 for MEDEX.

Fall 2011 Only Spring/Summer 2012 Only
Coverage Dates 8/16/11 - 1/15/12 1/16/12 - 8/15/12
Medical Insurance Cost
(includes Medex)
477.50 667.75
Medex Insurance Cost
(Medical Evacuation
& Repatriation)
35.50 49.70

If you have questions regarding health insurance, please contact the Student Health Insurance Office at (631) 632-6054.

International Student Service Fee

International Student Service Fee is a fee of $100.00 charged to all F-1 and J-1 students. This fee supports services related to advice and assistance to non-immigrant students in obtaining and maintaining valid immigration status in the United States as well as costs related for compliance with United States government regulations. The fee covers individual and group counseling to students in adjusting to life in the United States and the American system of education.

Late Fees

Late Registration Fee: $50.00
Applicable for those registering on or after the first day of classes.
Late Payment Fee: $50.00/$200.00
Assessed each time a bill is issued and not paid in full, or deferred by financial aid by due date. $50.00 each occurrence, maximum $200.00 per semester.

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