Financial Aid Forms and Cost of Attendance for DMD/DIS Students
Application Information and Forms
Students enrolled in the DMD or Advanced Standing for Dental International Students (DIS) programs who are US citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States can be considered for institutional needs-based grants and loans, other types of federal student loans and private education loans. International students may apply for private education loans but usually they must have a qualified US Citizen or Permanent Resident act as co-borrower. Both international students and domestic students enrolled in the DMD and DIS programs can also qualify for merit-based financial aid.
Although students are considered independent from their parents by federal definition, certain types of federal and needs-based institutional grant and loan programs require parental financial information in order to determine eligibility. The following information provides a summary of the financial aid programs available to DMD and DIS students.
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 2025-2026 academic year, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Application Materials 2026-2027:
- 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 2026-2027 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 2026-27 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 $3,650 per month for students living off-campus and $2,100 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 | $102,426 | $102,426 | $102,426 | $102,426 |
| Dental Kit | $6,010 | $7,948 | $1,308 | $919 |
| Sterilization Charge | $3,508 | $3,508 | $3,508 | $3,508 |
| Preclinical Supplies | $1,976 | $1,872 | $728 | $728 |
| Fixed Prostho Lab Kit | $0 | $680 | $0 | $0 |
| Technology Fee | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Activity Fee | $284 | $284 | $284 | $284 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | $55 | $51 | $51 | $51 |
| Clinic Gown Fee | $0 | $998 | $998 | $998 |
| Total Billed Costs | $117,709 | $121,217 | $112,753 | $112,364 |
| Books, Course Materials and Supplies | $1,700 | $2,500 | $1,530 | $800 |
| Integrated NBDE Allowance | $0 | $0 | $890 | $0 |
| Rotation Transportation Allowance | $0 | $0 | $200 | $200 |
| Professional Licensure Exam Allowance | $0 | $0 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Off-Campus Living Expenses* | $41,975 | $43,800 | $43,800 | $34,675 |
| Average Federal Loan Origination Fees** | $454 | $4,538 | $4,445 | $4,121 |
| Total Cost of Education*** | $161,838 | $172,055 | $167,163 | $152,160 |
*Living expense budget shown based on off-campus housing allowance of $3,650/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 Grad PLUS fees not applicable for new borrowers.
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 | $60,954 | $121,908 | $121,908 |
| Dental Kit | $14,876 | $1,308 | $919 |
| Sterilization Charge | $3,508 | $3,508 | $3,508 |
| Preclinical Supplies | $3,778 | $728 | $728 |
| Fixed Prostho Lab Kit | $680 | $0 | $0 |
| Technology Fee | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Activity Fee | $142 | $284 | $284 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $600 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | $34 | $51 | $51 |
| Clinic Gown Fee | $499 | $998 | $998 |
| Total Billed Costs | $87,321 | $132,235 | $131,846 |
| Books, Course Materials and Supplies | $625 | $930 | $800 |
| Rotation Transportation Allowance | $0 | $200 | $200 |
| Professional Licensure Exam Allowance | $0 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Average Federal Loan Origination Fees** | $424 | $5,236 | $5,014 |
| Off-Campus Living Expenses* | $25,550* | $43,800* | $34,675* |
| Total Cost of Education*** | $113,920 | $185,946 | $172,535 |
*Living expense budget shown based on off-campus housing allowance of $3,650/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.