Financial information

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.

PA 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 FIU Medicine 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.

PA 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.

The estimated annual cost of attendance, including living expenses for the 2025-2026 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.

*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.