Skip to main content Skip to main menu
UF Health University of Florida
College of Nursing UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA
elevate 2029 | strategic plan
Programs Overview

Traditional and Accelerated BSN Student Expenses

The information below comprehensively summarize the primary expenses students can anticipate throughout the TBSN and ABSN program. It is important to note that these figures are estimates and are subject to change. Additionally, it is crucial to recognize that this list is not exhaustive, as additional expenses may be incurred based on a student’s participation in extracurricular activities, academic pursuits, professional affiliations, and school-sponsored events.

Pre-Enrollment

(After admission but before classes start.)

  • $36 Compliance Requirement- Exxat Approve – Health Compliance. Annual fee.
  • $29 Compliance Requirement- Universal – Drug Test
  • $73 Compliance Requirement- Universal – Background Check
  • $50-60 +tax Compliance Requirement- DTIS or PrintScan – Fingerprinting
  • $108 (as applicable) Compliance Requirement- NY Background Check (only applicable to students who lived in NY within the last 7 years)
  • Varies (as applicable) Compliance Requirement- International Background Check
  • $45 CPR Certification
  • $160 Uniforms (cost of two scrub sets)
  • $190 Equipment Kit
  • $50-150 Shoes (non-porous)
  • $15 Health Science Center ID Badge
  • $5 A service fee is assessed every fall and spring semester
  • $15 Non-Wireless Headphones
  • $40 Laptop Privacy Screen
  • $3,039 (annual – if needed) 2025-2026 Student Health Insurance through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR). Coverage varies. Students may submit a waiver if they already have health insurance. For more information, you may visit: UF Health Compliance Office.

TOTAL $700-860 (Total w/o Health Insurance)

Semester 1 Cost
  • Tuition: 15 credit hours
    • $212.74 (per hour-Florida resident)
    • $1,029.53 (per hour- Non-Florida resident)
  • $1,018 (Total Fees) Elsevier 360 Fees (eTextbooks and required on-line resources), Material and Supply Fees, and Agency Fees
  • $30 ExamSoft Fee
  • $60 Tophat Fee- Annual Membership
Semester 2 Cost
  • Tuition: 15 credit hours
    • $212.74 (per hour-Florida resident)
    • $1,029.53 (per hour- Non-Florida resident)
  • $ 1,301.56 (Total Fees) Elsevier 360 Fees (eTextbooks and required on-line resources), Material and Supply Fees, and Agency Fees
  • $30 ExamSoft Fee
Semester 3 Cost
  • Tuition: 15 credit hours
    • $212.74 (per hour-Florida resident)
    • $1,029.53 (per hour- Non-Florida resident)
  • $1,018 (Total Fees) Elsevier 360 Fees (eTextbooks and required on-line resources), Material and Supply Fees, and Agency Fees
  • $30 ExamSoft Fee
Semester 4 Cost
  • Tuition: 15 credit hours
    • $212.74 (per hour-Florida resident)
    • $1,029.53 (per hour- Non-Florida resident)
  • $1,018 (Total Fees) Elsevier 360 Fees (eTextbooks and required on-line resources), Material and Supply Fees, and Agency Fees
  • $30 ExamSoft Fee
Licensure and Remediation Information
  • $110 Florida Board of Nursing Application
  • $80 Fingerprinting (if needed)
  • $200 Pearson VUE Testing Center Fee
  • $10 Transcripts