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.
| ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS ASHEVILLE (Effective October 2024)a | |
| Tuition ($12,250 per quarter X 9 quarters) | $110,250i |
| Technology Fee ($695 X 9 quarters) | $6,255 |
| PA Program Fee | $4,455 |
| Professional Uniforms | $200 |
| Textbooks | $2,300 |
| Medical Equipment | $1,500b |
| Smartphone | $199c |
| Laptop | $800 |
| AAPA Student Membership (for 3 years) | $75 |
| NCAPA Student Membership (for 3 years) | $20 |
| Background Checks and Drug Screening | $200d |
| Housing Costs for Clinical Rotation Year | $3,000e |
| Health Insurance to cover immunizations, coverage for needle sticks and physical exams | $1,000f |
| Clinical Tracking Expenses | $100g |
| Transcript Fee | $15 |
| Graduation Fee | $300 |
| TOTAL COSTS for the South College Asheville PA Program | $130,669a |
b Medical Supply costs are dependent on personal selection of equipment; students will have the opportunity to purchase equipment during the orientation at South College.
c There are additional costs which vary according to personal choice for a required service plan. Mobile broadband currently includes fourth generation ($G) and fifth generation (5G) networks.
d Approximate cost required for credentialing. Typically done one 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 on-boarding credentialing platform.
i Basic Life Support Re-Certification/Acute Life Support Certification/Pediatric Acute Life Support Certification, are covered under the total tuition costs.
Prospective students are required to pay a $1500 seat deposit. The deposit will be applied toward the student’s first quarter tuition.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
The policy for refund of tuition and fees can be found in the South College Catalog at the following link: Financial Information – South College – Acalog ACMS™.