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Estimated Cost of Program

Tuition and Fees

Student typeCost
Resident$91,172.40
Non-Resident$93,564.63

*Tuition and Fees are subject to change based on the Board of Trustees Approval and are calculated assuming a minimum of 92 credit hours over 27 months.

Other Costs Related to Program

Program-associated feesCost
Medical Equipment Kit$790
Scrubs$86
White Coat$26
Disability Insurance ($56 per year)$168
American Databank - Training Package$35
American Databank - Background Check ($98 per year)$294
American Databank - Drug Screen ($42 per year)$126
Estimated Total$1,525

*Fees are subject to change.

  • Breakdown of MPAS Tuition and Fees

    Breakdown of MPAS tuition and fees

    Books and Supplies

    Cost is estimated based on a survey of costs associated with required books and supplies. Books and supplies include required textbooks, miscellaneous supplies, and diagnostic instruments such as stethoscopes and reflex hammers.

    Loan Fees

    Per federal regulations, an additional reimbursable expense has been included for the average assessed Federal Direct Loan origination fees.

    MPAS Student Fees

    Physician Assistant student fees consist of all fees external from university fees, including fees for disability insurance, background checks, drug screens, immunizations, AAPA and FAPA fees, etc.

    Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses for HWCOM students are estimated based on costs for a student's cell phone, clothing, uniforms, haircuts, laundry, cleaning, supplies, membership dues, journal subscriptions, registrations, dental visits, entertainment, etc.

    Room and Board

    The off-campus housing component assumes an average of current rates for rental units in the surrounding community; this average is used in the standard, traditional COA budget. Students should consider housing options carefully. Other housing budgets include with parents and are determined by what is reported in the FAFSA. The food component (board) of the student budget assumes a combination of prepared meals and grocery expenses required for cooking at home.

    Transportation

    Travel costs are estimated based on the cost of car maintenance, gas, and insurance.

  • Payment Structure

    MPAS tuition is split into six equal payments across the first six semesters of the program (Fall 1; Spring 1; Summer 1; Fall 2; Spring 2; and Summer 2).

    During the last semester of the program (Fall 3), students only pay required University fees.

    MPAS Payment Structure
    Class YearFallSpringSummer
    PA 1Tuition Payment #1Tuition Payment #2Tuition Payment #3
    PA 2Tuition Payment #4Tuition Payment #5Tuition Payment #6
    PA 3Fees--
  • Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance (Including Living Expenses)

    The estimated annual cost of attendance, including living expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year is listed below. The cost of attendance is established by the FL State Legislature, FL Board of Governors, and the FIU Board of Trustees.

    Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance (Including Living Expenses)
    In-state resident off-campusOut-of-state resident off-campus
    Educational Expenses
    Tuition for one year$41,400$41,400
    University Fees$4,081$5,278
    Living Expenses
    Books and Supplies$2,388$2,388
    Room$26,718$26,718
    Food$6,984$6,984
    Transportation$6,012$6,012
    Personal Expenses$5,067$5,067
    Health Insurance**$0$0
    Medical Student Fees$1,032$1,032
    Loan Fees**$504$504
    Total$94,186$95,383

    *Figures are subject to change.

    **Per federal regulations, a reimbursable allowance has been included for Federal Direct Loan Origination fees. Health Insurance expenses may be reimbursed with proof of purchase of the insurance policy. The off-campus housing component assumes single occupancy of rental units in the surrounding community. Estimates are based on a 12-month budget.

Types of aid

There are a few options for financial aid assistance including federal aid, private student loans, grants, and scholarships. MPAS students are subject to a lifetime borrowing limit of $138,500, for all Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) received for undergraduate and graduate education.

The Online PA Degrees website lists scholarships for physician assistant students at statewide and national levels. 

For a list of all the types of aid offered to the MPAS students.

Debt management tools

The HWCOM Office of Financial Assistance utilizes a variety of debt management tools to assist you in strengthening your financial literacy, loan repayment, and money management skills.

HWCOM Interactive Budget Worksheet

The HWCOM Interactive Budget Worksheet Guide and Budget Worksheet form can help you determine the appropriate amount of financial aid to accept.

The Loan Data System in Student Aid

The Loan Data System in StudentAid.gov contains the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. StudentAid.gov receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of Education programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants, so that recipients can access and inquire about their personal loans and/or grants data.

Credit Reports

It is important that students realize the impact their credit reports have on financial aid options, student loans, and future credit access. Students should regularly monitor credit histories and annually check credit reports.

Debt Management Program

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine offers optional one-on-one counseling upon entrance and exit from our programs.

Visit Financial Aid Counseling

Need more help?

Visit our Office of Financial Assistance's resource page to find contact information for your program's financial aid officer.

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