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PA Program

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Cost of Attendance

The following expenses represent the amounts established by the University of South Florida Office of Financial Aid as reasonable annual costs for attending Morsani College of Medicine, PA Program. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may contact the USF Health Financial Aid Office with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation.

Standard student budgets are based on typical expenses for a single student during periods of enrollment. Costs for a student's spouse or children are not included in the standard student budget; these expenses are accounted for in the need analysis formula of the FAFSA.

2025-2026 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance:

  • Florida Resident Off-campus Summer
    Billable Expenses
    Tuition and Fees $11,361
    Total Billable Expenses $11,361
    Non-Billable Expenses
    Housing $4,800
    Food $2,800
    Books and Supplies $1,417
    Transportation $1,343
    Personal Allowances $2,569
    Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,929
    Total Cost of Attendance $24,290

     

    Non-Florida Resident Off-campus Summer
    Billable Expenses
    Tuition and Fees $22,527
    Total Billable Expenses $22,527
    Non-Billable Expenses
    Housing $4,800
    Food $2,800
    Books and Supplies $1,417
    Transportation $1,343
    Personal Allowances $2,569
    Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,929
    Total Cost of Attendance $35,456
  • Florida Resident Off-campus Fall Spring Summer Total
    Billable Expenses
    Tuition and Fees $11,361 $11,361 $11,361 $34,083
    Total Billable Expenses $11,361 $11,361 $11,361 $34,083
    Non-Billable Expenses
    Housing $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $14,400
    Food $2,800 $2,800 $2,800 $8,400
    Books and Supplies $299 $80 $80 $459
    Transportation $1,547 $1,165 $1,670 $4,382
    Personal Allowances $2,769 $2,569 $2,569 $7,907
    Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,215 $11,414 $11,919 $35,548
    Total Cost of Attendance $23,576 $22,775 $23,280 $69,631

     

    Non-Florida Resident Off-campus Fall Spring Summer Total
    Billable Expenses
    Tuition and Fees $22,527 $22,527 $22,527 $67,581
    Total Billable Expenses $22,527 $22,527 $22,527 $67,581
    Non-Billable Expenses
    Housing $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $14,400
    Food $2,800 $2,800 $2,800 $8,400
    Books and Supplies $299 $80 $80 $459
    Transportation $1,547 $1,165 $1,670 $4,382
    Personal Allowances $2,769 $2,569 $2,569 $7,907
    Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,215 $11,414 $11,919 $35,548
    Total Cost of Attendance $34,742 $33,941 $34,446 $103,129
  • Florida Resident Off-campus Fall Spring Total
    Billable Expenses
    Tuition and Fees $11,361 $11,361 $22,722
    Total Billable Expenses $11,361 $11,361 $22,722
    Non-Billable Expenses
    Housing $4,800 $4,800 $9,600
    Food $2,800 $2,800 $5,600
    Books and Supplies $479 $80 $559
    Transportation $1,680 $1,680 $3,360
    Personal Allowances $2,769 $2,569 $5,338
    Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,528 $11,929 $24,457
    Total Cost of Attendance $23,889 $23,290 $47,179

     

    Non-Florida Resident Off-campus Fall Spring Total
    Billable Expenses
    Tuition and Fees $21,511 $21,511 $43,022
    Total Billable Expenses $21,511 21,511 $43,022
    Non-Billable Expenses
    Housing $4,800 $4,800 $9,600
    Food $2,800 $2,800 $5,600
    Books and Supplies $479 $80 $559
    Transportation $1,680 $1,680 $3,360
    Personal Allowances $2,769 $2,569 $5,338
    Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,528 $11,929 $24,457
    Total Cost of Attendance $34,039 $33,430 $67,479

2024-2025 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance:

  •   Florida resident Non-Florida resident
    Tuition and Fees $11,361 $21,511
    Books & Supplies $5,136 $5,136
    Housing $2,864 $2,864
    Food $1,412 $1,412
    Transportation $2,414 $2,414
    Personal $1,320 $1,320
    Total $24,507 $34,657
  • 12 Months of Enrollment - Fall 2024, Spring 2025 & Summer 2025

      Florida resident Non-Florida resident
    Tuition and Fees $34,083 $64,533
    Books & Supplies $15,408 $15,408
    Housing $8,592 $8,592
    Food $240 $240
    Transportation $7,442 $7,442
    Personal $4,264 $4,264
    Total $70,029 $100,479
  • 8 Months of Enrollment

      Florida resident Non-Florida resident
    Tuition and Fees $22,722 $43,022
    Books & Supplies $10,272 $10,272
    Housing $4,920 $4,920
    Food $160 $160
    Transportation $5,028 $5,028
    Personal $3,216 $3,216
    Total $46,318 $66,618

Tuition & Fees

The Physician Assistant Program Tuition is at a flat yearly rate, regardless of the actual hours a student is enrolled. Tuition and Fees are estimated in the Cost of Attendance using the prior aid year’s tuition and fees. Students in the PA program are assessed one-third of the annual tuition and fees in each semester of enrollment. For more information about tuition, fees, and payments, please visit the Registrar’s Tuition Information Page.

Housing & Food

These are the cost estimates that the average student may incur during each year of enrollment. While actual expenses will vary among students, the estimated total cost of living will allow for a moderate standard of living. The calculation for housing expenses is one-half of the average rental rate, plus utilities for a two-bedroom apartment within a 10-mile radius of the Campus. Students are expected to share living facilities to help reduce expenses. Students should budget and plan accordingly for expenses incurred during periods of non-enrollment.

Books & Supplies

Actual prices of required texts for each class are included. In addition, this component includes an allowance for tool kits and miscellaneous supplies. The cost for a computer/laptop is not included in the standard cost of attendance but can be included on a case-by-case basis. Students should contact the financial aid office to explore this option.

Personal Expenses

The estimated cost in this category includes expenses for entertainment, laundry, personal hygiene, medical and dental care, required immunizations, screenings, and background checks. It also covers the cost of required health and disability insurance.

Loan Fees

Federal loan fees are determined based on the average fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year. These fees will be added if the student borrows federal loans.

Transportation

Commuting costs (to and from campus) are included in the transportation component. Travel costs to area hospitals and/or clinical sites are also included. Parking, as well as the occasional commute to CAMLS are included in this component of the Cost of Attendance.