The Advanced Education Cost of Attendance web page provides details on tuition and fees. Specific Orthodontics program expenses range per the following:

• $11,000 - $12,000 in year 1
• $7,000 - $7,500 in year 2
• $1,500 - $2,000 in year 3

The orthodontics program does not offer a stipend or tuition waiver. The University's Office of Financial Aid website can provide information regarding types of available aid including loans. They have dedicated advisors on all UB campuses to assist students with questions about financing their educational expenses. They are also available to meet with students one-on-one and cater financial aid requests to each individual’s needs. 

What is the annual cost of attendance (COA) for the orthodontics program?
Residents in the orthodontics program are billed the standard graduate student tuition rates and fees. They also pay additional SDM clinical fees and must budget for out-of-pocket program-specific expenses that are required for program completion. 

Where can I find information regarding types of aid available for graduate students?
Visit https://financialaid.buffalo.edu/graduate-students/ to view types of aid available and things to consider when applying for financial aid.

What is the first step in the financial aid process?
The financial aid process begins with the filing of the Federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). UB’s school code is 002837. More about completing your FASFA application and the full application process can be viewed at https://financialaid.buffalo.edu/process/.

Where can I find financial forms that need to be submitted?
Visit https://financialaid.buffalo.edu/forms/ to access financial aid forms.

How can I find a financial aid advisor and set up a meeting?
Visit https://financialaid.buffalo.edu/advising/ for a list of advisors, contact us form, and link to a secure upload center.

• Second- or third-year resident
• Must be in good standing and have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Must have a research abstract accepted for presentation (Poster or Oral) at a major orthodontic or research-focused conference in the US or Canada (NESO, AAO, AADOCR/IADR, or ADEA)
• Must be the first and presenting author on the abstract      

• $500 will be awarded to support conference registration, lodging, and travel
• A maximum of 3 travel awards will be presented annually
• Resident can only receive the award once during their residency program

Each application should include:

• CV
• Official email from the conference confirming acceptance of the abstract
• A statement (300 words) on the research significance and its impact on the specialty
• The award must be mentioned in the acknowledgment section of your abstract
• Applications will be accepted from September until May. Applications must be electronically submitted in one PDF file to the program director. 

• Awards will be on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Awards will be distributed via the HUB after processing by the Office of Advanced Education. Recipients will see the full award amount credited to their student account in the HUB. Recipients with a zero-account balance in the HUB will receive a refund from the University.  Otherwise, the award will be credited against any outstanding account balance.