EXPENSES

The following are the estimated expenses for the dental hygiene program as of August 2008.  Remember, these are estimates only!

 

Semester one Link to CSTCC Website (Fees)
Tuition and fees      $1350 http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/bursar/burfees.asp
 
Textbooks (new) $595 http://www.chattbooks.com
Instruments kits $1350 *Must be purchased NEW through CSTCC bookstore; NO EXCEPTIONS
Handpiece $640 *Must be Midwest RDH; NO EXCEPTIONS; may be purchased used
XCP kit $95 *Must be purchased through department (or used if kit meets criteria)
Uniforms $150

Other equipment (BP cuff, etc) $100
Loupes $750-950 *Must be purchased NEW through program approved companies; NO EXCEPTIONS
SADHA dues $45  
Misc (class dues, etc) $100  
                         
Semester two
Tuition and fees $1350 http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/bursar/burfees.asp
Equipment and supplies $75
Misc(class dues, etc) $100
     
Semester three (summer)    
Tuition and fees $700 http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/bursar/burfees.asp
Textbooks $125 http://www.chattbooks.com
SADHA Dues $45  
Misc  (class dues, etc) $100  
Additional Instruments $75
     
Semester four
Tuition and fees $1350 http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/bursar/burfees.asp
Textbooks $125 http://www.chattbooks.com
SADHA Dues $45  
Misc  (class dues, etc) $100  
Additional Instruments $75

     
Semester five
Tuition and fees $1350 http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/bursar/burfees.asp
National Board examination  $150
Regional Clinical Board (SRTA or ADEX) $900+
Board travel expenses  $800
Graduation expenses  $50
Licensure fees  $125  
Misc  (class dues, etc) $100