Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine

What is the cost of studying for a year at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Dragon Rises' reported full-time graduate tuition was $21,600, with $150 in required fees. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Together, those two published charges total $21,750, but they are not a complete annual cost of attendance.

A student budget also needs to account for books and supplies, transportation, housing and food, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs identified in the current catalog. Ask whether clinical supplies, examinations, insurance, or other required activities carry separate charges. Because tuition can change, use the current term's tuition schedule and the financial aid office's cost-of-attendance budget rather than treating the 2024-25 figure as a quote for a future year.

Eligible graduate students may be able to consider federal student loans, scholarships, or qualifying military education benefits. Federal Pell Grants generally support eligible undergraduates, not graduate students. Aid eligibility depends on the student, the program, and the institution's participation in the relevant aid program; the amount ultimately paid can differ substantially from published tuition.

What are the work-study opportunities at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

Students should not assume that part-time employment or Federal Work-Study will cover the cost of a Dragon Rises program. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student employment program for eligible students at participating institutions; it is different from an ordinary part-time job and does not guarantee a position or a set income.

Ask the financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study is offered to students in the intended program, how eligibility is determined, and where positions are advertised. Students considering outside work should also ask for the expected weekly schedule of classes, clinic shifts, and preparation. Supervised clinical practice is an academic requirement and should not be counted as paid employment unless a specific position's terms say otherwise.