Costs and Financial Aid
Complete your respiratory care bachelor's degree online at KU with in-state tuition rates.
As a student in our respiratory therapy degree advancement program, your costs will depend on your enrolled course schedule and the amount of time needed to complete online degree requirements.
Unique Scholarship Program
The Underserved Communities Have a Medical Provider (U-CHaMP) program provides students a chance to participate in a scholars program with an opportunity to earn a substantial scholarship award to use toward KU's online bachelor's degree-advancement program. Learn more.
Tuition and Fees
| Online undergraduate course tuition | $342.14 (per credit hour) |
| e-Learning fee | $80.00 (per credit hour) |
| Respiratory Care course fee | $55.45 (per credit hour) |
You pay tuition and fees at the beginning of each semester. The Kansas Board of Regents establishes tuition and fees. These may change at any time without notice. Visit the Registrar's Office for complete, current tuition information.
To remain activated in the program, KU recommends you stay enrolled during the fall and spring semesters. If you miss a fall or spring semester, a reactivation process is required to regain student status. This includes a $60 processing fee paid to the Office of the Registrar.
To be eligible for financial aid, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. If enrolling in a second block course, you need to be registered before the semester to be considered for financial aid.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We encourage students to complete the FAFSA in order to be considered for federal aid. To complete the FAFSA, please visit the FAFSA application site and provide the school code for the University of Kansas: 001948. If enrolling in a second block course, you need to be registered before the semester to be considered for financial aid.
Federal assistance includes the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Work Study and Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS). Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to learn more about the federal programs and processes.
Our department awards scholarship funds for qualified students who have completed at least one semester in our online programs. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA as noted above. Learn more about scholarship opportunities from KU School of Health Professions.
Advising and Questions
For questions about this program and whether it's right for you, contact Cheryl Skinner, M.Sc., RRT, at respiratory@kumc.edu. Cheryl is the coordinator for KU's online respiratory therapy programs.