Financial Information

Application Processing Fee

A $10 application-processing fee must be submitted at the time of application.

Certification Examination Application Fees

To meet individual agency deadlines (ASCP, NCA, etc.) application for certification is made while the intern is enrolled in the Clinical Program. Fees vary among examinations and interns must submit payment of the appropriate fee with each application. The Clinical Program provides certification examination information.

College/University Fees

Interns who are considered college seniors while completing the Clinical Program may be required to pay applicable tuition and/or fees to the appropriate college/university, even though the intern is not on the college campus. Payment of such fees may provide the interns certain rights and privileges of the college/university during the senior year. 

Financial Aid

Interns who required to pay tuition and/or fees as discussed above should contact the financial aid office at their university for information. 

 Liability

St. John Providence Health System is a system wide self-insured corporation. General liability and professional liability coverage is provided for interns through this program.

Stipend/Scholarship

Interns receive a scholarship stipend of $550 monthly without health insurance option or $350 monthly when health insurance option is selected.  Stipend checks are directly deposited into the checking or savings account designated by the intern, typically toward the end of each month of the Program (schedule may vary slightly from year to year).  Stipends will have applicable local, state, and federal taxes deducted prior to deposit.

Textbooks

Interns may have to purchase required textbooks.  A list of required texts will be provided upon admission tot the program.  The usual cost of textbooks is about $200-300.

Tuition

The School of Medical Technology does not charge tuition.

Undergraduate Loans

Most undergraduate loan payments may be deferred for the duration of the clinical program. Program officials assist with the appropriate documentation.