Tuition and fees

  • Payment structure

    Class Year

    Fall

    Spring

    Summer

    PA1

    1/3

    1/3

    1/3

    PA2

    1/3

    1/3

    1/3

    PA3

    Fees

    X

    X

    (Table: Class Year PA1 - Fall: 1/3, Spring: 1/3, Summer: 1/3; Class Year PA2 - Fall: 1/3, Spring: 1/3, Summer: 1/3; Class Year PA3 - Fall: 1/3, Spring: None, Summer: None)

    University Fees MPAS Tuition and Fee Breakdown

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Loan Fees

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

  • Estimated cost of attendance 2022 - 2023

    Established by the FL State Legislature, FL Board of Governors, and the FIU Board of Trustees

     

    In-state resident off-campus

    Out-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

    $1,500

     $1,500

    Room

    $20,438

     $20,438

    Board

    $8,419

     $8,419

    Transportation

    $4,595

     $4,595

    Personal Expenses

    $4,843

     $4,843

    Health Insurance

    $0

    $0 

    Medical Student Fees

    $1,077

     $1,077

    Loan Fees*

    $504

     $504

    Total

    $86,857

     $88,054

    *Figures may be 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.

  • Estimated cost of program

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

    Resident

    $91,172.40

    Non-Resident

    $93,564.63

    Program-associated fees

    Professional Development Orientation Seminar Seat Deposit

    $750

    Student Health Insurance *required unless proof of equivalent coverage (Annual)

    $2,265

    Disability Insurance (Annual)

    $56

    Books (Annual)

    $2,136

    Medical Equipment Kit

    $820

    American Databank - Registration

    $65

    American Databank - Background Check

    $108

    American Databank - Drug Screen

    $42

    Note: All fees are subject to change

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.

Important dates

Tuition Payment and Financial Aid Disbursements

Fall Registration/Tuition Calculation

July 1, 2022

Fall Financial Aid Funds Disburse

August 15, 2022

Fall Tuition and Fees Due

August 30, 2022

Late Fees Applied to Unpaid Balances

August 31, 2022

Spring Registration/Tuition Calculation

December 1, 2022

Spring Financial Aid Funds Disburse

January 2, 2023

Spring Tuition and Fees Due

January 18, 2023

Late Fees Applied to Unpaid Balances

January 19, 2023

Summer Registration/Tuition Calculation

April 24, 2023

Summer Financial Aid funds disburse

April 28, 2023

Summer Tuition and Fees Due

May 16, 2023

Late Fees Applied to Unpaid Balances

May 17, 2023

 

Debt Management Program

Fall 2022

 

Fall

Optional Entrance One on One Counseling available

Fall

Optional Exit Counseling available