Program Costs
Expected current costs include, but are not limited to:
| Tuition (approximate for in-county) $129.54 per credit for 60 hours | ~$7,772* | 
| Laboratory fees (~10 labs, subject to increase) | ~$500 | 
| Course fees for each MLT course (about nine courses at $55 each) | ~$495 | 
| Books and supplies | ~$1,500 | 
| Liability insurance | ~$12.50 | 
| Background check and additional requirements | ~$130 | 
| Total Estimated Cost | ~$10,410 | 
*Sixty credits are needed to complete the degree requirements. If credits are transferred from another college or placement tests are used, the cost will decrease. If a student needs remedial courses, the cost will be higher, depending on the number of extra courses. Textbooks vary in cost, but plan to spend an average of $80 per book per class. View the tuition payment deadlines.
What are some other associated costs?
The following costs are also incurred, are subject to change, and are not limited to:
- Possible drug screen (varies by clinical site): ~$40
- Professional liability insurance from Tri-C: ~$12.50
- Physical examination, including vision test (variable): ~150
- Immunizations/titers, including Hepatitis B series (variable): ~$200
- Certification in adult BLS CPR from the American Heart Association: ~$65
- Proof of medical insurance coverage or student health insurance (variable)
- Uniforms (scrubs or uniforms) and leather shoes
- All stationary supplies (ream of paper for printing documents, etc.)
- Parking/transportation fees to/from the clinical site, if applicable
- Lab: Fees, plus disposable lab coats, gloves and safety glasses (bookstore)
- Supplemental fees for most MLT courses: ~$55
Is financial aid available?
Generally yes. Students may qualify for financial aid through the usual federal or state programs. For information contact the Tri-C Financial Aid Department at 216-987-4100. Various scholarships through laboratory professional associations and companies may also be available through www.ascp.org or www.ascls.org, or the Tri-C website under “scholarships”.
