Finances
Tuition Cost
Students attending Ball State University or Purdue University pay tuition to the academic institution for the senior year. A tuition reimbursement policy results in a portion of the tuition being reimbursed to the Medical Technology program. The tuition paid by other students entering the Ball Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology is $3000 for the 12-month program.
The Medical Technology Program is the recipient of an endowed scholarship fund. The students receive $1,000 provided by the Agnes Howe Jones Scholarship. They receive $500 in August and $500 in January.
The hospital cafeteria serves meals at a reduced cost to students and employees.
Students must purchase a set of textbooks. Estimated cost of books is approximately $570. Housing is furnished by the student. Ball State students may live on campus by making special arrangements through university student housing.
Medical Evaluation
The Program will send out medical evaluation forms to the students who are accepted into the program. These are to be completed and returned the first day of class in July. A drug test is a part of the admission requirements. A background check is also part of the preadmission screening.
Health Insurance
Students are responsible for providing their own health insurance.
Graduation and Certification
Students who successfully complete the 50-week training program are eligible to take a national certifying examination.
Application Procedures
- An application must be submitted by December 15 of the year prior to that in which admission is desired.
- a. Four references, two from college professors and two personal references are required.
- b. A handwritten "Statement of Interest" in the field of Medical Technology must be included with application.
- Official transcripts of grades from all colleges and universities attended are necessary to complete application procedures.
- A personal interview is mandatory and an appointment may be made by phoning (765)254-6289 between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- The Program Director is Shirley Replogle, MT (ASCP)
- Applications may be requested by e-mail or standard mail. Address questions to - Shirley Replogle, MT Program, PA Labs, 2401 University Ave, Muncie, Indiana 47303 or email (use our contact page and in the "To:" field select MT Program)
Failure to meet these requirements will cancel the eligibility of acceptance to the program.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Ball Memorial Hospital's School of Medical Technology admits students without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, creed, religion or disability, and provides to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, creed, religion or disability in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and other school-administered programs.
Student Selection
Student acceptance is based upon the following criteria:
- Science grade point average
- Overall grade point average
- References
- Interview
- Any additional relevant information, such as previous clinical laboratory work experience, research work or past honors or citations of an outstanding nature.
In the selection process, preference is given to students from affiliated institutions.
Acceptance to the school is announced the first week of February and is considered tentative until academic prerequisites are met.
Application to this program does not guarantee admission.
**Information on this web page is subject to change without notice.**