Tuition, Fees and Financial Support

For updated MSPO Tuition and Fees, go here: http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/tuiandfee.php

Guide for Financial Aid for O&P Education

Assistantships

Some teaching or research assistantships may be available from various faculty members’ extramural grants. Students who are interested in the possibility of working in this environment and securing reduced or waived tuition should explore these options by contacting various laboratories across the Georgia Tech campus. Some MSPO students have acquired graduate teaching or research assistantships and have secured a tuition waiver.

Scholarships

Through the generosity of Craig and Joy Guidry Lentzsch, beginning in Fall 2006 we will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to two students, one from each of the two current classes. We anticipate this scholarship to continue for the next several years.

Research Project Seed Support

Also through the generosity of Craig and Joy Guidry Lentzsch, each MSPO student will be awarded $250 to cover costs associated with conducting their research project.

Fees

Additional costs may be associated with the following:

Orientation Fee ($200)

A mandatory, one time fee that covers the costs for orientation occurring Monday-Friday during the week prior to the start of the Fall semester (incoming students only). The orientation fee covers the following:
- Bloodborne pathogens safety training (annual)
- Fire safety and chemical safety training (annual)
- Laboratory coat
- Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid training (annual, more information)
Health Immunization Screening/Post Exposure (nominal fees)

In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students involved in clinical patient interaction are required to have the following immunizations and to provide documentation to the Georgia Tech Student Health Center. There may be nominal costs to the student associated with obtaining the following immunizations:
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Rubeola
- Tetanus
- Tuberculosis Screening
Other Safety Coverage
- Accident and Safety Insurance (responsibility of student)
- Health and Medical Insurance (responsibility of student)
- Student Professional Liability Insurance (provided by MSPO)
Special Clothing
- Surgical scrubs (optional)
Fabrication Laboratory and Clinical Tools
Tools to be used in the fabrication laboratory are provided. However, students may be charged to replace missing tools.
Transportation
Students will be responsible for providing their own transportation to attend off-campus clinical rotations at Atlanta area medical centers, hospitals, and prosthetics/orthotics facilities and for other off campus events directly related to the Georgia Tech MSPO Program.

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