Orlando Physician Assistant Program

Financial Information

A physician assistant education requires a significant investment. We have listed below an estimate for total program costs to allow for financial planning for your education.

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(1) South College Costs (2) Other Costs	ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS ORLANDO (Effective October 2024)^a
1	Tuition ($12,250 per quarter X 9 quarters)	$110,250^h
1	Technology Fee ($695 X 9 quarters)	$6,255
1	PA Program Fee	$4,455
2	Professional Uniforms	$200
2	Textbooks	$2,300
2	Medical Equipment	$1,500^b
2	Smartphone	$199^c
2	Laptop	$800
2	AAPA and FAPA Student Memberships (for 3 years)	$75
2	NCCPA Student Membership (for 3 years)	$20
2	Background Checks and Drug Screening	$200^d
2	Housing Costs for Clinical Rotation Year	$3,000^e
2	Health Insurance to cover immunizations, coverage for needle sticks and physical exams	$1,000^f
1	Clinical Tracking Expenses	$100^g
1	Transcript Fee	$15
1	Graduation Fee	$300
	TOTAL COSTS for the South College Orlando PA Program	$130,709^a

^aThese 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.
^bMedical Supply costs are dependent on personal selection of equipment; students will have the opportunity to purchase equipment during the orientation at South College.
^cThere 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.
^dApproximate cost required for credentialing. Typically done one per year, however, rotation sites may require additional checks or screens.
^eHousing 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).
^fHealth 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 on-boarding credentialing platform.
ⁱBasic Life Support Re-Certification/Acute Life Support Certification/Pediatric Acute Life Support Certification, are covered under the total tuition costs.
^jStudent state membership dependent on campus.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
The South College policy for refund of tuition and fees can be found at the following link: https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/refund-policies/.