| Estimated Annual Expense | Paying Tuition |
|Financial Assistance | SOPH Estimated Budget |
Estimated Annual Expense
Living expenses in Birmingham vary. For more information on living expenses, read the Estimated Budget for Students in the School of Public Health.
UAB offers a variety of on-campus living options. Contact Student Housing and Residential Life for more information on (205) 934-2092.
All students who have direct patient contact or contact with whole blood products must receive a Hepatitis B vaccination at a cost of $135 or show proof of having received this vaccine.
Tuition and fees shown are based on Fall 2005 rates and a course load of 9 semester hours each semester (fall, spring, summer). Since tuition and fees are billed per semester hour, your actual costs may vary. Financial aid awards through the University Financial Aid office are based on a more inclusive budget taking into consideration living arrangements (on or off campus) and personal and transportation expenses.
If you are an out-of-state student and qualify in the Academic Common Market, your tuition will be the same as the in-state rate, For further information, refer to the on line catalog on at SOPH Catalog .
* Tuition and fees for any student may vary depending upon course selection or program of study. For a itemized breakdown of fees UAB Detailed Tuition and Fee Charges
** Cost may vary depending upon course selection.
Paying Tuition and Fees
When you register for classes, you make a commitment to pay tuition and fees. UAB gives you flexibility on when to pay and how to pay. In general, fifty percent of your total charges must be paid by the first payment deadline (View UAB Tuition Payment Option). The balance is due approximately six weeks into the semester. Specific deadlines can be found in the UAB Class Schedule at http://students.uab.edu/academics/show.asp?durki=5306.
Estimated Tuition/Fees and Living Expenses - These rates are subject to change without notice and are based on expenses for a three-semester school year and 15 semester hours per each semester.
- International Students pay the same as Non-Alabama Residents
- Tuition and Fees and Books and Supplies may vary depending upon course selection and program of study.
- Health Insurance - the quoted premium is based on student only coverage. Additional premiums are available for your spouse and children.
- Living Expenses will vary based on on-campus versus off-campus.
Financial Assistance
Student support funds at the School of Public Health are provided to graduate students in the form of grants, fellowships, scholarships, traineeships, teaching assistantships and graduate student researcher appointments. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and financial need. Some have specific requirements or conditions that must be met. You are strongly urged to apply in all categories for which you may qualify. Further details about scholarships and their criteria are available here. You may also apply for extramural support by contacting national, international and private foundations directly.
The University Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering financial support
loans based on need and non-need options. To apply for financial aid, through the University Financial Aid Office, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application to the processor. Completion of the FAFSA or the FAFSA Renewal Application is required for all university financial aid programs. For more information on applying for loans at UAB, please refer to the web site maintained by the University Financial Aid Office at Financing Your Education.
International Students: Since federal financial assistance programs are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, most international students pay for college using personal or family funds. However, other sources of funding may be available. To learn more go to Financing Your Education or contact the International Scholar and Student Services Office at (205) 934-3328 or at ISSS@uab.edu.