Items Included Within the Tuition & Fees:

Escrow Deposit

A $1,500 non-refundable escrow deposit is required of accepted students to indicate the intent to matriculate in Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program. A student must remit the deposit by the deadline stated in his/her acceptance letter to retain his/her conditionally offered seat in the class.

Payments of Tuition and Fees

All charges are due according to the schedule published by the Business Office. If a student cannot meet these deadlines, they should contact the Office of Student Accounts as soon as possible.

Students receiving grants, loans, or attending under the G.I. Bill should also consult the Office of Student Accounts regarding payment of fees. G.I. Bill recipients must submit all required documentation to the College’s VA Certifying Official.

Failure to make timely payments—unless otherwise approved by the Student Accounts Office—may result in dismissal from the College. Additionally, the College will not issue grades, transcripts, or degrees until all financial obligations are met and all College property has been returned.

For policies related to leaves of absence, short-term leave, or withdrawal, please refer to the PA Student Bulletin.

Refund Schedule

Refunds for Withdrawal from All Classes – If withdrawal occurs during the first 60% of the semester, all aid that is not earned will be returned to the aid program involved. Refunds will be calculated on a per diem basis tied to the semester calendar. If a credit balance results from the adjustments to tuition, fees, room, board, and financial aid, a refund will be disbursed. Students who withdraw in the final 40% of the semester will receive no reduction in charges. An administrative fee of $100 will be charged on all withdrawals.

• If a student withdraws/drops a class, all books and equipment must be returned.
• $1,500 non-refundable acceptance fee will not be considered for a tuition refund.

The student’s account will be credited only after the proper withdrawal forms have been filed with the Registrar and the exit interview is completed. Students must contact the Registrar’s Office to officially withdraw from the school. Students who discontinue class attendance without officially completing the withdrawal procedure will be responsible for the full amount of applicable tuition and fees and all active courses graded with a grade of “F”.

Additional Expenses Not Covered within Tuition & Fees

(see table below for estimated costs)

• Students are required to maintain their own health insurance³
• Students are required to have a laptop with Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Office 360© provided while a PC student)
• Students are required to have various immunizations according to CDC recommendations⁴
• Student housing, transportation, room, board, and all other living expenses
• Students who do not successfully complete a rotation and need to repeat the rotation will be liable for the rotation fees, approximately $1000.

Summary of Estimated Expenses*

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Year One (On Campus)

Year Two (On Campus)

Financial Aid

Qualified students enrolled in Presbyterian College’s Physician Assistant Studies Program are eligible for financial aid. Typically, only loans are available to finance educational expenses.

Presbyterian College participates in the following loan programs for Physician Assistant Studies Program students:

• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
• Federal Graduate Direct PLUS Loan
• Private/Alternative loan(through a lender of the student’s choosing)

Direct Student Loans can be borrowed through the Direct Loan Program. Graduate students have additional annual and aggregate loan limits over undergraduate students. Graduate and professional degree students are now eligible to borrow under the Federal Graduate Direct PLUS Loan Program up to their cost of attendance minus other estimated financial assistance. Private/Alternative loans can be used by students who may not qualify for the Federal Loans or wish to borrow from a different source.

Students may fill out the Direct Deposit form for their tuition refund and information.

Applying for Financial Aid

Physician Assistant Studies Program students can begin the process of applying for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Graduate PLUS Loan application. Students are requested to complete the FAFSA by Presbyterian College’s priority funding date of March 1st. The FAFSA is available each year beginning October 1st.  Students without completed tax returns can estimate the income information and then update the FAFSA once taxes are completed.

Financial Aid Timeline

Scholarships

At this time, we do not offer scholarships.

*Notes
¹ All tuition, fees, and included items are projected/estimated costs and are subject to change at any time.
² Students enrolled in the Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program have professional liability coverage provided by the College for those activities that are a direct result of student learning, to include participating in experiential learning. Please note that this coverage does not extend to outside employment, summer internships, or internships independent of College Physician Assistant coursework. Students may also elect to carry additional supplemental professional liability insurance.
³ All Physician Assistant students are required to have adequate health insurance coverage throughout the program. It is the responsibility of the student to adequately research the cost of insurance while in the program as the College does not provide health insurance for students. Students must furnish evidence of having the insurance prior to enrollment and must provide documentation at the beginning of each academic year. Students are required to sign a statement indicating their understanding of maintaining personal health insurance at all times and failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program. Students are personally liable for all health/medical costs incurred while attending the College.
⁴ Students are required to have various immunizations (see PA Student Bulletin). These expenses are not included in tuition & fees and the student is responsible for calculating costs and having the required immunizations.
⁵ Students are responsible for arranging their own housing accommodations, transportation, and any expenses associated with travel to and from campus, to and from clinical rotation experiences, and travel expenses for conferences.