The program is currently offered at a differentiated rate to ALL out-of-state students at $490 (2012-2013 AY) per credit hour. There are a few additional fees that are paid by all students. They are student insurance, student health services, student activity fee and a computer fee. For more information review the College of Nursing tuition and fees.
Information on in-state tuition the College of Nursing tuition and fees.
a. If your permanent residence is in the state of Colorado or you are stationed/active military duty in Colorado: You are eligible for in-state tuition.
b. If you are a military member originally from Colorado, have continued to file Colorado taxes each and every year as a permanent resident even though you have been stationed out of state in the military, and have maintained their Colorado driver's license: You are eligible for in-state tuition.
c. If you are a military member and stationed in Colorado, but not previously a permanent Colorado resident: You are eligible for in-state tuition.
d. If your permanent residence is within one of the following Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) participating states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming you are eligible for in-state tuition.
Yes, there will be a comprehensive exam upon completion of the program. Students usually do this through interactive video teleconferencing. Many of the students can use their hospital facilities and then there are minor charges from the University of Colorado. This may be an additional expense; you should plan to spend approximately $300 or more for this.
No. You are required to carry health insurance if you are registered for 5 or more hours. The Bursar System will charge students registered for 5 hours for the student insurance plan automatically. If you already have insurance, you can elect to waive the student insurance by signing a waiver and submitting a copy of your insurance card and benefit information to the Student Health Office.