Physician Assistant Program Tuition & Fees
Direct & Indirect Expenses
| Expenses | Class of 2026 (First Year) | Class of 2025 (Second Year) | Class of 2024 (Third Year/Final Semester) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Expenses Paid to the University | ||||||
| Enrollment Deposit | $1,000 | Non-refundable and deducted from first semester tuition costs.
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| Tuition | $44,805*
(YR1: FA 24, SP25, SU25) |
$43,500 (YR1:FA23, SP24, SU24) | $44,805**
(YR2: FA24, SP25, SU25) |
$42,300
(YR1:FA22, SP23, SU23) |
$43,500
(YR2: FA 23,SP24, SU24) |
$14,935
(YR3: FA24) |
| General Student Fee | $3,090
($1,030/sem.) |
$3,000
($1,000/sem.) |
$3,090
($1,030/sem.) |
$3,000
($1,000/sem.)
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$3,000
($1,000/sem.) |
$1,030 |
| Graduation Fee | $150 | |||||
| Auto Registration | $45 | $45 | $25 | |||
| Estimated indirect expenses not paid to the university, but incurred prior to enrolling or while enrolled | ||||||
| Housing | $1,000/month | $1,000/month | $1,000/month | |||
| Food | $500/month | $500/month | $500/month | |||
| Transportation | $625/month | $625/month | $625/month | |||
| Books/Supplies | $450/month | $450/month | $450/month | |||
| Laptop | $1,200 | |||||
| ACLS/BLS Certification | $70 | |||||
| MUPAP Scrubs (required) | $60/pair | |||||
| Immunizations while enrolled (PPD & Flu) | Covered by most insurances | Covered by most insurances | Covered by most insurances | |||
| Background checks, if required*** | $25/rotation | $25/rotation | ||||
| Drug screen, if required | $60/rotation | $60/rotation | ||||
| Credentialing paperwork, if required | $30-$60/rotation | $30-$60/rotation | ||||
| AHEC housing, if required | $14/night for 4-week rotation | $14/night for 4-week rotation | ||||
| PANCE Registration Fee | $550 | |||||
| Health Insurance (not available through MU) | Varies/student | Varies/student | Varies/student | |||
| Miscellaneous | $200/month | $200/month | $200/month | |||
* Year 2 (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026) and Year 3 (Fall 2026) tuition and fees will increase from Year 1 costs.
** Year 3 (Fall 2026) tuition and fees will increase from Year 2 costs.
*** Pre-Matriculation Background Checks are required of applicants beginning with the 2024-2025 application cycle. Only applicants who are accepted to the program and pay an enrollment deposit will be required to have a background check conducted by Certiphi. The average cost to the student is $75-$85, but not to exceed $250.
Miscellaneous expenses could include, but are not limited to:
- Dress code: Business casual dress is expected during the didactic and clinical years.
- Scrubs: MUPAP scrubs are required for the program. Additionally, inexpensive scrubs for the Anatomy dissection lab will need to be purchased. It is possible these scrubs may be soiled and most likely, thrown away after the conclusion of the course.
- Childcare: Childcare may well exceed the amount averaged above.
- Optional Student membership fee (i.e., AAPA student membership is $75)
- Travel expenses for conferences such as the AAPA conference or international rotations may exceed the transportation expenses provided. Attendance at the AAPA conference and completing an international rotation are strictly optional.
Financing Your Education & Additional Expenses
Because students are not allowed to work while enrolled in the program, students may finance all or a portion of tuition and additional expenses through student loans up to the Cost of Attendance. Cost of Attendance is the total amount of aid that you are eligible to receive for an entire academic year (fall, spring, and summer). Those who will utilize the student loan program must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSFA) on October 1st of every year. Students who complete the FAFSA form are eligible for the following federal student loans:
Federal Loans available for the 2023-2024 academic year are:
- Unsubsidized Loan: $20,500 maximum per year (not-credit based)
- Grad PLUS Loan: $57,600 maximum for the 2023-2024 academic year (credit-based)
Students may elect to use alternative loans, rather than federal loans. Visit our Alternative Loans page for more information.
Scholarships
Service Commitment Scholarships
- Full tuition coverage
- 3 year commitment in federally recognized underserved clinic.
College Foundation of NC Forgivable Loans for Service
- NC residents
- 2024 opening date: January 9, 2024, deadline: March 1, 2024
- Up to $14,000 in scholarship money
Official University Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Students withdrawing from the University during the first week of classes (during the drop/add period) will receive a refund of the refundable amount paid. Students withdrawing from the University will be refunded the following percentages of tuition and room expenses:
- Week 1: 100%
- Week 2: 80%
- Week 3: 60%
- Week 4: 40%
- Week 5: 20%
- After Week 5: No Refund
Students withdrawing from the University or those reducing their course load below a certain level will be subject to a reduction or cancellation of their financial aid. Withdrawing students are subject to refunding of financial aid monies to the sources from which the funding was received, according to the provisions of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 for calculating the return of unearned Title IV funds. Any remaining funds are returned to the student. For details, contact the Office of Financial Aid. This policy may be found in the Methodist University Graduate Academic Catalog.
Dismissal Refund Policy
Students who are dismissed from the MUPAP for any reason are not eligible to receive a refund of the amount(s) that have been paid to the University.