Medical Doctor Degree

M.D. Expenses

Tuition

Beginning 2007-09, the annual resident tuition is $9,775; annual non-resident tuition $22,875. The tuition amount includes designated tuition that is used for annual capital renewal, deferred maintenance, and bond retirement for the construction of new buildings.

Tuition will be pro-rated for students who are enrolled for less than a full course load or time period. Tuition for each academic year is due at the time of registration. Tuition and fees are subject to change according to the actions of the Texas State Legislature or the Board of Regents and may become effective when enacted.

Attendance during any part of an academic year will require payment of full tuition, subject to the refund provisions below.

Payment of tuition and fees may be made through the following alternatives:

1. full payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the academic year,
   
   
2. one-fourth payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the academic year, one-fourth prior to the ninth week of classes, one-fourth payment when classes resume following the Christmas recess, and one-fourth prior to the ninth week following the resumption of classes after the Christmas recess. A $15 installment payment fee will be assessed for students utilizing payment alternative (one-time fee, per year). 2. A late payment fee of $15 (in addition to the $15 handling fee described in the previous sentence) will apply to a delinquent initial payment. A $10 charge will be assessed for any subsequent delinquent installment payment.

A student who fails to make full payment of tuition and fees, including any incidental fees, by the due date may be prohibited from registering for classes until full payment is made. A student who fails to make payment prior to the end of the academic year may be denied credit for the work done during the academic year. University records may be adjusted to reflect the failure of the student to have properly enrolled for that year. The University will not release the grades, degree or official transcript of any student who fails to pay tuition and fees owed to the University.

For specific information, contact:

Office of the Registrar
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
7000 Fannin, Suite 2250
P.O. Box 20036
Houston, Texas 77225

Or call: 713-500-3361
Or email: registrar@uth.tmc.edu

In general, residence in Texas for tuition purposes for an individual over 18 years of age is established if the individual has been gainfully employed within the state for a 12-month period immediately preceding registration in an institution of higher education. An individual who registers in the University before having resided in Texas for 12 months will be classified as a nonresident. An individual who has come to the state primarily for the purpose of education will be classified as a nonresident. For a specific listing of what constitutes a resident vs. nonresident, see the Registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.uth.tmc.edu/.

Texas law provides for the waiver of tuition and/or fees for students under certain conditions, such as veterans, deaf and blind students, students in foster or other residential care, educational aides, and high school graduates on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC).

Although classified as a nonresident, students falling within certain categories may be given the privilege of paying resident tuition. These categories include:

1. employment of a student as a teaching or research assistant in a state institution of higher education at least half-time in a degree-related position;
   
   
2. employment of a spouse or parent in a state institution of higher education in a faculty position, which is at least half-time on a regular monthly salary basis.
   
   
3. student who holds a competitive academic scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year and which is awarded by a scholarship committee officially recognized by UTHSC-H. Specific details about all categories that give the privilege of paying resident tuition are available in the UTHSC-H Registrar’s Office.

Fees and Charges

A graduation fee of $60 payable at registration for the final academic term is required of all students. This fee does not include regalia rental.

**The Student Services Fee, required of all students, provides for student activities, outpatient care by UTHSC-H Health Services, student counseling, a shuttle service, and recreational facilities. Optional family coverage is available. The fee varies depending on which academic year of medical school the student is enrolled.

***Health insurance is required of all health science center students. If students have a health insurance policy, they may provide proof of comparable insurance to Auxiliary Enterprises no later than the 12th class to have this charge waived. Details on the insurance plan are with the Auxiliary Enterprise Office.

Through reciprocal agreements, students at other components of The University of Texas System, as well as graduate students from Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of Houston, may take graduate courses for credit at UTHSC-H, subject to the approval of the instructor. In addition, UTHSC-H graduate students may take courses for credit at any of the above institutions. Mechanism for payment of tuition or registration fees vary according to the individual institution. Consult with that Registrar’s Office for specific details.

Refund of Tuition and Fees

1.   Refunds of tuition and mandatory fees shall be made to students withdrawing from the institution during either the first half or second half of the academic year according to the following withdrawal schedule:

a.   prior to first class day from which a 100% $15 matriculation fee shall be assessed

b.   during the first 5-class days- 80%

c.   during second 5-class days-70%

d.   during third 5-class days-50%

e.   during fourth 5-class day-25%

f.    after fourth 5-class days-None

The first half of the academic year begins with the commencement of classes at the beginning of the academic year and ends with the Christmas recess. The second half of the academic year begins when classes resume following the Christmas recess. Refunds for students withdrawing in the fall will be calculated to allow 100 percent refund for the spring period provided the student does not return for the spring period.

2.   Refund of tuition and fees paid by a sponsor, donor, or scholarship will be made to the payer rather than directly to the withdrawing student.

3.   The University shall terminate student services and privileges, such as health services, library privileges, and facilities usage, when a student withdraws from the institution.

All policies regarding the payment or refunding of tuition, fees, and charges are approved by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System and comply with applicable state statutes. If a person desires clarification of any matter relating to payment or refund of such charges, he or she should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Refund Under Installment

Payment Plans

Dropping courses or withdrawing from the University does not relieve a student of the responsibility for unpaid financial obligations to the University. Students enrolled in an installment payment plan will be required to continue making payments until the non-refundable portion of their accounts is paid in full. Refunds or credits are based on the percentage of tuition and fees charged, not on the percentage of tuition and fees paid. Contact the Registrar’s Office for more information.

UTHSC-H Tuition and Fees

Payment Policy

1. Payment of tuition and fees is due no later than the end of the registration period.
   
   
2. A late fee ($15) is charged to students who pay after the last day of regular registration.
   
   
3. Students whose checks are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a  $25 fee and will be given one week to make a cash payment. If no cash payment is made during this interim, the Registrar will recommend to the Dean that the student be dropped from enrollment.
   
   
4. Students who have fees billed to a sponsor are financially responsible for any fees determined to be uncollectable by the Accounting Office from that sponsor. Furthermore, extended delays in collection of receivables from sponsors will require the student to make the uncollected payment. Student payments will be refunded upon receipt of payment from the sponsor.

Student Health Insurance

Health insurance is required of all UT System health components. Students will be assessed the health insurance fee offered by the University but may have this insurance waived if they provide proof of comparable insurance to the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises by the 12th class day of the year.

Student Health Services

The UT Medical School Health Services is located in The University of Texas Health Science Center Professional Building,  Suite 1010. Students are seen on a walk-in basis MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.  4:30 p.m. The clinic provides wellness and full-service health care for medical school students. For more details, see the General Information section.

Books and Supplies

A laptop computer is required for entering students. Students are advised not to purchase a computer until they receive detailed specifications. For the specifications, see the computer link here http://www.med.uth.tmc.edu/admissions/ new%20students.htm During the first year, the cost of textbooks and supplies averages $1,516 (excluding cost of computer). In the second, third and fourth years of the curriculum, the cost of books and supplies ranges from $971 to $2,933 each year.

Disability Insurance

The Medical School encourages students to consider whether or not they wish to purchase disability insurance. The Office of Student Affairs has information regarding available plans.

Malpractice Insurance

Students are required to show evidence of student liability insurance when enrolled in field experience courses that utilize off-campus facilities, if such facilities require the insurance. Basic coverage is included for $25 a year and is part of required fees.

Student Financial Aid

A student subject to selective service registration will be required to file a statement that the student has registered or is exempt from selective service registration in order to be eligible to receive financial assistance funded by State revenue.

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston has limited loan and scholarship funds. These funds may be available based on proven financial need and/or academic excellence.

Enrolled or enrolling students can obtain application forms and complete information from:

Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
P.O. Box 20036
Houston, Texas 77225

Catalog Addendum

The Medical School awards a number of scholarships every year for which all students are invited to apply. A generic scholarship application form may be downloaded from the Student Financial Services website during the Spring semester. The Alumni Association Competitive Scholarship recognizes several outstanding entering students annually and enables non-resident recipients to be eligible for in-state tuition. This competitive $1,000 scholarship is renewable for the following three years of enrollment providing the recipient meets the guidelines for satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship awards are made by the Scholarship Committee, which consists of two representatives each from the Admissions Committee and the Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee, the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

Transcripts

A student may obtain a transcript of their University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston record by:

1. making an online request via UTLINK,
   
   
2. submitting a Transcript Request Form in the Office of the Registrar
   
   
3. sending a letter signed by the student and accompanied with payment. Letters must include the student’s name, Social Security number, date of birth, date of attendance at UT, degree conferred, and addressed to which the transcript should be mailed.

There is a $5 charge per transcript. No transcripts will be issued showing only a portion of the student’s academic record.

Students who owe debts to UTHSC-H may have their official transcripts withheld until the debts are paid.

For information, see http://registrar.uth.tmc.edu/.

Name Change

The student’s full, legal name will be used on all permanent academic records. The purpose of this policy is to effect a consistent use of the full, legal name on:

1. the permanent academic records;
   
   
2. certifications; and,
   
   
3. diplomas

The full, legal name will be initially obtained via the application for admission. The student is responsible for notifying the Registrar’s Office of any name change after admission.

Address and Phone Changes

Students are required to keep their current address and phone numbers on file with the Registrar’s Office.  They may make changes in their contact information via UTLINK, by visiting the Registrar’s Office, or by contacting the Medical School Office of Student Affairs.