Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition costs for Physician Assistant students are charged each term of enrollment for summer, spring, and fall terms. There is not a difference of tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents. Additional program costs include Institutional and Program fees.
Once a student is notified of acceptance, he/she is required to pay a nonrefundable matriculation fee (deposit) of $500.
Estimated expenses for 2022-2023 MSM Physician Assistant Program are listed below. The tuition is determined each semester. The following is provided solely as an estimate to aid your financial planning and all expenses are subject to change.
|
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
|
| Tuition | 45,006 | 34,965 |
| FEES | ||
| Institutional | ||
| Registration1 | 200 | 200 |
| Health Insurance2 | 3,944 | 3,944 |
| Life/Disability Insurance | 61 | 61 |
| Fitness Center Fee | 420 | |
| Technology2 | 2,322 | |
| Library | 150 | 150 |
| Student Activity | 250 | 250 |
| Graduation | 150 | |
| Criminal Background Check†| 113 | 113 |
| Health Services | 400 | 400 |
| Grady Student Credentialing Fee†| 50 | 50 |
| Parking | 480 | 170 |
| Program Fees | 910 | 910 |
| PACKRAT | 45 | 45 |
| Instructional Fees | 1339 | 1339 |
| Subtotal Fees | 10,684 | 7,782 |
| Housing Cost†â¶Ä †| 16,000 | |
| (MSM requires first year students of all on-campus programs to live in the Entra West End Apartments for the first year of their degree program. Floor plans will vary. Students will have the option to waive this cost, if waiver criteria are met.) | ||
| Total Tuition + Fees + Housing Cost (without optional fees) | 71,690 | 42,747 |
| Optional Fees** | ||
| Dental Plan | 273 | 273 |
| Vision Plan | 84 | 84 |
| Malware Fee†â¶Ä | 50 | 50 |
| Fitness Fee | 420 | |
| Late Registration1 | 75 | 75 |
| Subtotal Optional Fees | 482 |
902 |
| Fees + Housing Cost + Optional Fees | 27,166 | 8,684 |
| Less Optional Fees | -482 | -902 |
| Total Fees | 26,684 | 7,782 |
| Additional Program Costs | ||
| Medical Equipment | 900 | |
| Uniforms | 50 | |
| Books | 600 | |
| Professional Memberships | 75 | |
| PANCE Exam | 475 | |
| Subtotal Additional Program Fees | 1,625 | 475 |
| Total Tuition + Fees + Additional Program Costs | 57,315 | 42,212 |
| Total Tuition + Fees + Additional Program Costs + Housing | 73,315 | 43,222 |
| Total Tuition + Fees + Additional Program Costs + Optional Fees + Housing | 73,797 | 44,124 |
All full-time students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the MSM or through another individual or family plan. Students are required to demonstrate proof of coverage with major medical insurance. A student may choose their own personal insurance plan as long as it is comparable in coverage to that offered by the Institution.
Tuition and Fees are charged on a full program basis. 1A late fee applies if student fails to register on the designated registration day.
Student tuition and fees described above are good faith projections for the academic year. They are, however, subject to amendment at any time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of the School of Medicine in order to meet its financial commitments and to fulfill its role and mission. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice of such changes.
²Health Insurance and technology fees are good faith estimates for the academic year. Amounts are subject to change when the actual amounts are determined in May. Technology fees include laptop and software requirements for the MPAS degree program.
The cost of health insurance represents the standard fee for a student without dependents. The deadline for adding insurance is December 1 annually. Students adding insurance after December 1 will be responsible for paying the out-of-pocket changes.
†Criminal background check fee is charged for clinical rotation experiences at Grady
Hospital. Grady credentialing fee is required for course work assignments.
†â¶Ä Malware Fee is a per instance charge.
†â¶Ä †MSM requires first year students of all on-campus programs to live in the Entra West
End Apartments for the first year of their degree program. Floor plans will vary.
The individual lease is by bed and prices are per student. Apartments may be furnished
or unfurnished. Rates range from $870 to $1198. Private rooms are available. Prices
include high-speed internet and a $75 allowance for utilities.
** Parking is an opt-in charge. Dental and vision insurance is optional.
Decelerated students failing to make progress with their original class are responsible for applicable tuition & fees based on courses taken.
Additional Recommended Items
Living expenses (housing, transportation, and personal miscellaneous expenses) are estimated at $24,000 for the academic year.
The clinical year will require travel across the state of Georgia. The program advises students to set aside a minimum of $3,000 for living/travel expenses for clinical rotations. Expenses that may be incurred are rent, gas, food, parking, etc.
Refund of Institutional Tuition
Accreditation standards require PA Programs to notify prospective applicants of the program's refund policy. If a student leaves the PA Program for any reason-dismissal, withdrawal, drop period, transfer- tuition is refundable according to the following decreasing percentage scale:
| Period after Registration | Percentage of Year Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| First 5 Class Days | 100% |
| Second 5 Class Days (2 wks) | 80% |
| Third 5 Class Days (3 wks) | 60% |
| Fourth 5 Class Days (4 wks) | 40% |
| Fifth 5 Class Days (5 wks)* | 20% |
*There will be no refund after the fifth week of any semester.
Refer to the MSM Student Handbook (pg. 18) for additional information regarding student accounts and Tuition/fee payments.
Financial Aid
All potential applicants are encouraged to contact the MSM Financial Aid Office to obtain the forms necessary to apply for financial aid at:
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Student Fiscal Affairs Office
studfisc@msm.edu
Hugh Gloster Building, Room 200
720 Westview Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-1495
Phone: 404-752-1655
Fax: 404-752-1053
Other funding information available on the web
The U.S. Public Health Service 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 . One program offered by the U.S. Public Health Service is the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholars Program.