Costs for the Health Information Technology Program include tuition and fees, textbooks, uniforms, and professional liability insurance, transportation expenses, and food. Students must also plan to complete a physical exam before starting the fall semester each year. A criminal background check must also be completed prior to the semester starting the program.

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and federal financial aid. Scholarship information is available at the LIT Foundation Office. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ .

Tuition and Fees (AAS Degree – Health Information Technology)

Students must pay tuition and fees for each semester that they attend class.

                                        SCH    Total Texas Resident    Total Non-Texas Resident
Pre-Enrollment Courses     8              $1,660.76                      $4,980.76
Fall Semester                    16             $3,010.52                      $9,650.52
Spring Semester               16             $3,010.52                      $9,650.52
Fall Semester                    15             $2,850.80                      $9,075.80
Spring Semester                15             $2,850.80                      $9,075.80

There is a fee of $20 per semester credit hour for each online course. Students registered for on-line courses are not required to pay the Student Center Fee.  Other fees are the same as on campus fees.  Tuition and fees are subject to change by the approval of the Texas State University System.

Tuition and Fees (Certificate of Completion in Medical Coding Specialist)

Students must pay tuition and fees for each semester that they attend class.

                                        SCH    Total Texas Resident    Total Non-Texas Resident
Pre-Enrollment Courses    13              $2,531.36                     $7,926.36
Spring Semester                  5              $1,092.35                     $3,167.35
Fall Semester                     11              $2,211.92                     $6,776.92
Spring Semester                13              $2,531.36                     $7,926.36

There is a fee of $20 per semester credit hour for each online course. Students registered for on-line courses are not required to pay the Student Center Fee. Other fees are the same as on campus fees.  Tuition and fees are subject to change by the approval of the Texas State University System.

Tuition and Fees (Certificate of Completion in Health Informatics)

Students must pay tuition and fees for each semester that they attend class.

                                       SCH    Total Texas Resident    Total Non-Texas Resident
Pre-Enrollment Courses    8               $1,660.76                      $4,980.76
Fall Semester                   16               $3,010.52                     $9,650.52
Spring Semester              16               $3,010.52                      $9,650.52

There is a fee of $20 per semester credit hour for each online course. Students registered for on-line courses are not required to pay the Student Center Fee. Other fees are the same as on campus fees.  Tuition and fees are subject to change by the approval of the Texas State University System.

Textbooks

Books are required for students to successfully complete coursework. The estimated cost for books required for the AAS Degree is $1100. The estimated cost for books for the Certificate of Completion in Health Informatics program is $600 and $900 for the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate .

Computer (Online Students)

Students that plan to complete the program online must have a computer and high speed internet access.

Uniforms

The Health Information Technology Program requires students to wear a uniform while enrolled in the program. A uniform costs approximately $70.

Professional Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance (PLI) is a form of liability insurance that helps protect professional advice- and service-providing individuals and companies from bearing the full cost of defending against a negligence claim made by a client, and damages awarded in such a civil lawsuit. The coverage focuses on alleged failure to perform on the part of, financial loss caused by, and error or omission in the service or product sold by the policyholder. These are potential causes for legal action that would not be covered by a more general liability insurance policy which addresses more direct forms of harm.
Prior to beginning the Health Information Technology Program, students must purchase malpractice insurance from a provider selected by the Health Information Technology Program. The cost of the professional liability insurance is approximately $20 per year.

Travel

Student must travel to clinical sites and should have reliable transportation and budget for the costs associated with travel to a clinical site.

Vaccinations and Other Healthcare Requirements

Students in the Health Information Technology Program will practice their skills at a clinical site. Lamar Institute of Technology and/or the clinical sites will require students to have the following current vaccines:

1. Bacterial meningitis vaccine
2. Hepatitis B vaccine
3. Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccine (DPT)
4. Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (MMR)
5. Varicella vaccine
6. Flu Shot (annually)

Students must also complete a TB Skin Test.

Students should contact their primary healthcare provider or the Lamar University Student Health Center to learn the cost of the required vaccines and to schedule a physical exam.