Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Program
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the "Costs & Financial Aid" section of the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) website for a comprehensive description of the tuition, fees, and types of costs associated with all academic programs, including the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program.
Enrollment
Enrollment cannot be considered final until the student has been officially registered and paid the required tuition and fees by the deadlines established by the IU Indianapolis Office of the Bursar. The IU Indianapolis Office of the Bursar also provides information regarding payment methods, billing deadlines and payment procedures. The Office of the Bursar assesses monthly late fees on overdue balances.
The IUSD Office of Education and Academic Affairs block enrolls students each semester. Enrollment cannot be finalized until all previously incurred fees have been paid and students are compliant with IUSD and IU policies regarding health insurance and immunizations. Students who are not officially enrolled may not attend classes, participate in laboratories, or treat patients. The Indiana University Board of Trustees has established a late enrollment fee for students whose registration and financial obligations are not complete by the scheduled date.
Instruments
Students are required to make a substantial investment in instruments. All students are required to purchase a necessary consumables kit and rent the designated instruments as a complete set in its entirety. In addition to instruments rented by students, a separate fee is charged for use of IUSD common or shared instruments in the laboratories and the clinics. This fee is payable each semester and is based on the cost to the school to provide this service. Instrument purchase and rental fees are divided between the fall and spring semester.
Financial Aid
Information about financial aid options is sent to all incoming students upon their provisional acceptance to the D.D.S. program. A representative from the IU Indianapolis Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships meets with first-year dental students during orientation, is routinely available for counseling appointments at their IUSD office location, and may be contacted by email at dentaid@iu.edu. If it is necessary for a student to obtain a credit-based loan, students are encouraged to have their financial affairs in order before enrollment to the D.D.S. program.
Updated April 2025