Forms and Costs for DMD and DIS Programs
Application Information and Forms
Students are notified by the Financial Aid Office when application materials for the new academic year are available for download, usually at the beginning of February. You can find all the application materials below.
As a graduate/professional student, you are considered “independent” when applying for most federal student financial aid programs. However, some federal and institutional financial aid programs require the student to submit parental financial information as part of the student’s financial aid application requirements. Students are not required to submit parental financial information if they do not intend to apply for financial aid programs which require submission of such information.
Financial aid application procedures are outlined in the Financial Aid Manual. All financial aid applicants must read the manual prior to the completion of any application forms. Applicants can refer to the Financial Aid Application Checklist for a summary of the required forms as well.
Students who have completed the e-Consent for Communications Form can upload their financial aid application documents to our secure online Financial Aid Box Portal utilizing the link below. Students who do not provide the e-consent, are not eligible to upload documents to the portal. Please make sure the file(s) submitted includes the student’s name, program, class year, and doc name (e.g. Smith, John, DMD28, tax return)
Students interested in applying for financial aid for the current 2024-2025 academic year, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Application Materials 2025-2026:
- FAFSA Form
- CSS Profile
- Dental Tufts Financial Aid Application
- Financial Aid Manual
- Financial Aid Application Checklist
- Financial Aid Application Helpful Hints
- Parent Non-Tax Filing Statement
- Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Form
- Budget Increase Request – Laptop and Health Insurance
Submit file(s) to 2025-2026 TUSDM Financial Aid Applications
Cost of Attendance
A student’s cost of education is made up of both billed costs (tuition and fees) and indirect costs (living expenses, books, and supplies). Students may receive financial aid up to (but not exceeding) their total cost of education each academic year. Please note that the 2025-26 billed costs listed are subject to change.
The living expense allowance portion of a student’s cost of education is determined based on a survey of currently enrolled students and the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics cost of living averages for the Boston metropolitan area. Currently, the living expense allowance is $3,550 per month for students living off-campus and $2,025 per month for those living with their parents. This monthly allowance is multiplied by the length of the student’s academic year. A more detailed breakdown of the components is available in the Student Loan Handbook. View more information on housing options in the Boston area.
DMD Cost of Attendance
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | First Year$98,486 | Second Year$98,486 | Third Year$98,486 | Fourth Year$98,486 |
| Dental Kit | First Year$6,621 | Second Year$6,584 | Third Year$663 | Fourth Year$0 |
| Sterilization Charge | First Year$3,508 | Second Year$3,508 | Third Year$3,508 | Fourth Year$3,508 |
| Preclinical Supplies | First Year$1,976 | Second Year$1,872 | Third Year$728 | Fourth Year$728 |
| Fixed Prostho Lab Kit | First Year$0 | Second Year$680 | Third Year$0 | Fourth Year$0 |
| Technology Fee | First Year$2,250 | Second Year$2,250 | Third Year$2,250 | Fourth Year$2,250 |
| Activity Fee | First Year$284 | Second Year$284 | Third Year$284 | Fourth Year$284 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | First Year$988 | Second Year$988 | Third Year$988 | Fourth Year$988 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | First Year$55 | Second Year$51 | Third Year$51 | Fourth Year$51 |
| Clinic Gown Fee | First Year$0 | Second Year$998 | Third Year$998 | Fourth Year$998 |
| Total Billed Costs | First Year$114,168 | Second Year$115,701 | Third Year$107,956 | Fourth Year$107,293 |
| Books, Course Materials and Supplies | First Year$2,600 | Second Year$3,000 | Third Year$3,050 | Fourth Year$1,300 |
| Integrated NBDE Allowance | First Year$0 | Second Year$0 | Third Year$880 | Fourth Year$0 |
| Rotation Transportation Allowance | First Year$0 | Second Year$0 | Third Year$200 | Fourth Year$400 |
| Professional Licensure Exam Allowance | First Year$0 | Second Year$0 | Third Year$2,950 | Fourth Year$0 |
| Off-Campus Living Expenses* | First Year$39,050 | Second Year$42,600 | Third Year$42,600 | Fourth Year$33,725 |
| Average Federal Loan Origination Fees** | First Year$4,409 | Second Year$4,522 | Third Year$4,512 | Fourth Year$4,054 |
| Total Cost of Education*** | First Year$160,227 | Second Year$165,823 | Third Year$162,148 | Fourth Year$146,772 |
*Living expense budget shown based on off-campus housing allowance of $3,550/month. View more information regarding budgets for students living off-campus and students living with their parents.
**Average Loan Origination Fees charged by US Dept. of Education for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Grad PLUS Loan borrowers are included in cost of attendance for financial aid applicants only.
Note: All students must be covered by health insurance through either the school or through a provider of their choice. Students may apply for additional financial aid to cover their cost of health insurance.
Dental International Student Program Cost of Attendance
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | First Year$58,610 | Second Year$117,220 | Third Year$117,220 |
| Dental Kit | First Year$13,205 | Second Year$663 | Third Year$0 |
| Sterilization Charge | First Year$3,508 | Second Year$3,508 | Third Year$3,508 |
| Preclinical Supplies | First Year$3,778 | Second Year$728 | Third Year$728 |
| Fixed Prostho Lab Kit | First Year$680 | Second Year$0 | Third Year$0 |
| Technology Fee | First Year$2,250 | Second Year$2,250 | Third Year$2,250 |
| Activity Fee | First Year$142 | Second Year$284 | Third Year$284 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | First Year$494 | Second Year$988 | Third Year$988 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | First Year$34 | Second Year$51 | Third Year$51 |
| Clinic Gown Fee | First Year$499 | Second Year$998 | Third Year$998 |
| Total Billed Costs | First Year$83,200 | Second Year$126,690 | Third Year$126,027 |
| Books, Course Materials and Supplies | First Year$900 | Second Year$2,250 | Third Year$1,300 |
| Rotation Transportation Allowance | First Year$0 | Second Year$200 | Third Year$400 |
| Professional Licensure Exam Allowance | First Year$0 | Second Year$2,950 | Third Year$0 |
| Average Federal Loan Origination Fees** | First Year$3,098 | Second Year$5,212 | Third Year$5,017 |
| Off-Campus Living Expenses* | First Year$24,850* | Second Year$42,600* | Third Year$33,725* |
| Total Cost of Education*** | First Year$112,048 | Second Year$179,902 | Third Year$166,469 |
*Living expense budget shown based on off-campus housing allowance of $3,550/month. View more information regarding budgets for students living off-campus and students living with their parents.
**Average Loan Origination Fees charged by US Dept. of Education for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Grad PLUS Loan borrowers are included in cost of attendance for financial aid applicants only.
Note: All students must be covered by health insurance through either the school or through a provider of their choice. Students may apply for additional financial aid to cover their cost of health insurance.