^a These are estimated costs for the entire program. Tuition, fees, and costs are subject to change. Tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents is the same.

^b Medical Supply costs are dependent on personal selection of equipment, students will have the opportunity to purchase equipment during the orientation at South College.

^c There are additional costs which vary according to personal choice for a required service plan. Mobile broadband currently includes fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) networks.

^d Approximate cost required for credentialing. Typically done once per year; however, rotation sites may require additional checks or screens.

^e Housing costs are based on clinical sites that are over 50 miles from campus. Students are likely to travel to distant sites, including out of state, for several supervised clinical practice experiences (rotations).

^f Health insurance is required throughout the entire PA program, didactic and clinical years, many plans offer this service. Costs will vary according to the plan.

^g The program uses the CORE system of tracking, which offers the student a permanent record of procedures and patient encounters during the clinical year. Fees may include My Clinical Exchange and ACEMAPP an onboarding credentialing platform

ⁱ Basic Life Support Re-Certification/Acute Life Support Certification/Pediatric Acute Life Support Certification, are covered under the total tuition costs.

^j Student state membership dependent on campus.

All charges are due and payable on or before the registration date for each quarter. Circumstances that prevent a student from adhering to these dates should be discussed with the Business Office. Students attending South College under a grant or loan should confer with the Financial Aid Department concerning the payment of fees. Students attending the college under the G.I. Bill should discuss payment of school fees with the Director of Financial Aid. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the end of any quarter. Failure to make proper payments, unless otherwise cleared with the Business Office, will result in dismissal from the college.

USPHS has several programs that offer scholarships, stipends and loan repayment to PA students who commit to varying periods of employment in medically underserved settings. Information on these programs may be obtained by calling (800) 221-9393 or visiting the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) web site.

IHS offers a minimum two-year obligation for two years of financial support. Priority is given to Native American students, but others are encouraged to apply. Contact: IHS scholarship office at (800) 962-2817.

Available to medical school graduates enrolled in Air Force approved medical and specialty programs. Assistance includes full scholarships with living expense stipends and grants of approximately $18,700 for every year of participation. Active duty service obligations vary in length after completion of intern and resident programs. Residencies and fellowships are also available.

Special Incentive and Pay Programs (scholarships, grants and tuition assistance) available to physicians specializing in qualified programs. Includes programs for active-duty, reservists and those seeking commission in the Medical Corps. Active duty service obligations and loan repayment amount vary in length.

Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP): Established to obtain and recruit active duty health professionals in designated health care shortage areas. Available to fully qualified health care professionals, full-time students in final year of a program or trainees in approved specialty graduate programs. Provides $22,000 annually for up to four years to repay qualified health care educational loans. Requires participants to enlist for active duty for up to four years.

The Army National Guard will pay up to $10,000 on qualified existing loans. Program does not specify undergraduate, graduate or health related educational loans or active duty service obligations .

Program available to commissioned officers in the Medical Corps or Army Nurse Corps. After one year of satisfactory service, members are able to receive up to $3,000 per year in educational loan repayments, not exceeding $20,000.

Armed Forces Health Professionals Scholarship Program: Naval scholarship support available to those undergoing training in medical, dentistry, optometry and osteopathy fields. Program includes monthly stipend and financial assistance through annual grants of approximately $21,580. Active duty services obligations vary in length. Links available to programming information for numerous research institute and clerkship opportunities across the country and aboard Naval vessels

Contact (202) 565-7528 for more information concerning this program.

Several caucuses and specialty groups of the American Academy of Physician Assistants offer student scholarships. Below is a partial listing.

The Order of St. Lazarus / Green Cross Project award is co-sponsored with the Veterans Caucus. This ancient order is a philanthropic organization that recognized the contributions made by the soldiers during the Crusades. The Green Cross Project was a group of volunteers who went onto the battle field during the Crusades and rendered medical aid to fallen soldiers.

The Andrea Long Memorial Scholarship was new in 1998. 2 scholarships at $1250 each are made to honor the memory of Andrea Long, the late wife of long-time Veterans Caucus supporter, Jim Long, Captain, USAF, Retired. Andrea Long is remembered as a very gifted teacher, who was dedicated to the Special Education program and all children with Special Educational Needs.

This scholarship is sponsored by the members of the Society of Army PAs through the Veterans Caucus and honors a veteran PA student who served with distinction in the US Army.

The scholarship is sponsored by the members of the Society of Air Force PAs through the Veterans Caucus and honors a veteran PA student who served with distinction in the US Air Force.

This scholarship is sponsored by the members of the Naval Association of PAs through the Veterans Caucus and recognizes the outstanding achievement of a veteran of the US Navy or US Marine Corps enrolled in PA training.

The Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award is in honor of the memory of the late wife of RADM / Dr. Ken Moritsugu, whose life was cut short by a tragic auto accident. Donna was a multi-talented women and who Dr. Moritsugu describes as the “wind beneath his wings.”

The scholarship is provided by the members of the Veterans Caucus and recognizes the achievements of an outstanding veteran of one of the seven branches of the Uniformed Services who is currently enrolled in PA training.

New in 2001, these awards are sponsored by the Wyeth Laboratories, Federal Government Sales Division, through the Veterans Caucus and recognizes the outstanding contributions made by Physician Assistants to people in need of quality healthcare. It is presented for exemplary academic achievement and dedicated community service to a member or veteran of any Uniformed Service of the United States of America.

This scholarship, new in 2002, is sponsored by the members of the Veterans Caucus. It acknowledges the heroism and personal sacrifice of all uniformed service Physician Assistants and is dedicated to the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

This scholarship, new in 2002, is sponsored by Ms. Vicki Chan-Padgett and Major John Padgett, USA Special Forces through the Veterans Caucus. It is made in honor of the memory of the sacrifices made by their parents, Ed and Mabel Chan and Larry and Virginia Padgett during WWII. Veterans Caucus scholarships average $1250.00 per award.

Contact: Veterans Caucus of the AAPA
Sharon Hanley
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-1350
Work: (570) 271-6692
Fax: (570) 271-5850
E-mail: shanley@geisinger.edu

Offers annual scholarship awards for minority PA students. Those who are members of the African Heritage Caucus and are attending an accredited PA program, in good academic standing may apply for the caucus scholarship. Scholarships are made available through contributions from AHC members and sponsoring individuals. Contact: AHC Scholarship Committee, 950 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Offers annual scholarship awards for PA students of Latino heritage attending an accredited PA program and in good academic standing. Scholarships are made available through contributions from PALH members and sponsoring individuals and organizations. Contact: Physician Assistants of Latino Heritage, Teshia Birts, 950 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1534 Work: (800) 596-7494, Fax: (703) 684-1924, E-mail: palh@aapa.org.

APACVS awards scholarships in the amount of $1000. Contact: Education and Scholarship Committee, Association of PAs in CardioVascular Surgery c/o Cardiac Surgeons for Northwest Ohio, Inc., 2109 Hughes Drive, Suite 800, Toledo, Ohio 43606.

Primary Scholarship Award (a second year PA student) = $1000. Secondary Scholarship Award (a first year PA student) = $500. Contact: Randy L. Orsborn, AFPPA Student Representative, AFPPA Scholarship Award 9 Highland Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, randy.orsborn@axom.com.

Support, encourage, and develop of future leaders for the LBGPA Caucus as well as the AAPA, and to foster involvement and awareness of the Caucus in the AAPA. Two grants of up to $500* will be earmarked for a male and female student’s registration fee for the AAPA National Conference for the academic year in which the grant is awarded, and if possible, to help defray additional Conference expenses. Contact: Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay PA Caucus, Inc., Mark Behar, PA-C, 1803 N Warren Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1638, Work: (414) 277-7671, Fax: (414) 933-8298, E-mail: mpbehar@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Pleased to support PA students endeavoring to accomplish a PA rotation Internationally/Cross-Culturally with an established scholarship program. The awards are based on scholarship application review and merit. Contact: PAXI Scholarship Committee, c/o Ellen Kuo, PA-C, 6213 Pinehurst Road, Baltimore, MD 21212.

Offers a scholarship to Senior PA Students who are interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine. This year the awards were a single $1,000 and two $500 awards. Contact: Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants, Inc., 950 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314-1552, phone: 703-519-7334, fax: 703-684-1924, info@sempa.org.

For a Physician Assistant Student Financial Aid Information Booklet, sponsored by the AAPA, write to:
Spec Works
810 S. Bond St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 1-(800) 708-7581 (8:30 am-6:00 pm EST)
Fax: (410) 558-1410 (24 hours)