Reviewed Aug 2001, Feb 2002, March 2003, Aug 2003, Jan 2004, Sep 2004, Mar 2005, Aug 2005, Apr 2006, Sep 2006, Aug 2007, Aug 2008
Financial assistance is available through several sources. St. Joseph Mercy Oakland sponsors a loan program. The loan amount is forgiven month for month if the student is employed as a CRNA at SJMO upon graduation. If the student does not accept a position at SJMO, or a position is not available, the loan is repaid by the student.
In addition, direct Federal grants have been available to junior and senior students for several years. These grants are renewed each year by Congress, so their availability for any future student cannot be guaranteed. In addition, a wide range of grants, loans and other forms of support are available through the University of Detroit Mercy Financial Aid Office. Please contact them directly at (313) 993-3350 for details, or you may contact the program office for assistance.
Tuition and registration fees for 2008-2009 are approximately $41,370 for the entire program.
Housing, meals, and transportation are the responsibility of the student. Students assume responsibility for their own medical care. Students must demonstrate that they have current health care coverage at the time of enrollment, and maintain it throughout the program. Students are responsible for any health care costs, even those that arise from clinical or laboratory assignments. The university assumes no responsibility for a student’s medical care. In their capacity as learners, students cannot access employee health care services free of charge at program clinical sites. Limited services are available through the Student Health Service 313-993-1185.
Please note that health insurance for students is available for purchase through Specialty Risk Inc. Information regarding a basic injury and illness insurance plan is available at the Student Health Insurance web page, including description of coverage and costs.
Students may not, by title or function, be employed as nurse anesthetists at any time during the program. This includes performing any of the duties of a nurse anesthetist while employed as a registered nurse (intubation, regional anesthesia, administration of anesthetic agents, etc.). Violation of this policy will subject the student to discipline, up to and including dismissal from the program, and report of the incident to the State Board of Nursing.
The program asks, for counseling purposes, that students inform us in writing of the number of hours, if any, that they will need to work while they are students. Because of the rigorous nature of the program, students will find it difficult to subsidize their educational costs through part-time employment. Should students find it necessary to engage in part-time employment, scheduling of such shall not conflict with their academic or clinical assignments. Thus, schedules for any program activities shall take precedence over scheduling needs for employment.
Other than travel, and a refundable charge for badges, affiliations provide clinical experience at no cost to the student.
First term book requirements are listed below. Additional texts will be required.
Some courses require supplemental handouts. The purchase of these class handouts may be required depending upon the volume of information. The program posts lecture notes, slides etc for many of its courses at http://knowledge.udmercy.edu. If the student prints these out, it is at their own expense.
It is generally advisable to purchase the newest edition available, but for greatest safety, always consult with the classroom instructor prior to purchasing texts.
The University of Detroit Mercy supplies coverage which applies to all students.
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