Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post-Graduate Certificate

Tuition	Yr 1
Tuition - Full Time Program (per credit hour)	$870

Fees	Yr 1
Executive Student Council Fee	$40
Student Services and Technology Fee	$750
Student Health and Wellness Fee	$350

Living Expenses	Yr 1
Housing	$22,800
Utilities	$3,600
Food	$5,400
Transportation	$4,800
Personal Expenses	$1,800
Total Living Expenses	$38,400
Total Living Expenses - Living w/ Parent*	$9,300
Dependent Care**	$15,600
Total Living Expenses - Dependents	$54,000

*If residing with parents, the amount of housing and utilities is $0, and the amount of food is $225/month ($2,700 for a 4-quarter budget).

**Additional assistance is available to students who have dependents for whom they (and their spouse if applicable) provide 50% or more of the financial support as reported on the FAFSA.

The total living expense disbursed will be less than the amount awarded above due to origination fees.

First-year students will have their admission deposit applied to their first term bill.

Annual Living Expenses are divided evenly across 4 terms (12 months).

Annual fees are billed in the first term of each academic year. 

RFU Student Health Insurance is NOT calculated as part of the Cost of Attendance. Financial aid coverage for this line item is available by completing the Health Insurance Budget Adjustment Form, which includes associated loan origination fees. View more information related to Student Health Insurance.

Direct Costs

Tuition and Fees	Yr 1	Yr 2	Yr 3
Tuition - Part Time Program (per credit hour)	$845	$845	$845
Executive Student Council Fee	$120	-	-
Student Service & Technology Fee	$750	$750	$750
Student Health & Wellness Fee	$350	$350	$350
Graduation Fee	-	-	$225
Osmosis Subscription	$190	-	-
Typhon Fee	$110	-	-
Simulation Fee	$870	$580	-
Clinical Requirements	$250	$835	$1,165
Board Preparation Fee	-	-	$250

NOTE: Tuition and Fees are updated annually in April and reflect board-approved rates for the 2026-2027 academic year.  Any change in tuition or fees during the academic year will be communicated to students in the program.

Indirect Costs

Living Expenses	Yr 1	Yr 2	Yr 3
Housing	$22,800	$22,800	$17,100
Utilities	$3,600	$3,600	$2,700
Food	$5,400	$5,400	$4,050
Transportation	$4,800	$4,800	$3,600
Personal Expenses	$1,800	$1,800	$1,350
Total Living Expenses	$38,400	$38,400	$28,800
Total Living Expenses - Living with Parent	$9,300	$9,300	$6,975
Dependent Care**	$15,600	$15,600	$11,700
Total Living Expenses - Dependents	$54,000	$54,000	$40,500

*If residing with parents, the amount of housing and utilities is $0, and the amount of food is $225/month ($2,025 for a 3-quarter budget, $2,700 for a 4-quarter budget).

**Additional assistance is available to students who have dependents for whom they (and their spouse if applicable) provide 50% or more of the financial support as reported on the FAFSA.

The total living expense disbursed will be less than the amount awarded above due to origination fees.