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:
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Florida Resident
Off-campus
Summer 26
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $11,361 Total Billable Expenses $11,361 Non-Billable Expenses Housing $4,800 Food $2,800 Books & Supplies $1,417 Transportation $1,343 Personal Allowances $2,569 Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,929 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) $24,290 Non-Florida Resident
Off-campus
Summer 26
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $21,511 Total Billable Expenses $21,511 Non-Billable Expenses Housing $4,800 Food $2,800 Books & Supplies $1,417 Transportation $1,343 Personal Allowances $2,569 Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,929 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) $34,440 -
Florida Resident
Off-campus
Fall 25
Spring 26
Summer 26
Total for Current
Academic Year
Billable Expenses Tuition & 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 & 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 (COA) $23,576 $22,775 $23,280 $69,631 Non-Florida Resident
Off-campus
Fall 25
Spring 26
Summer 26
Total for Current
Academic Year
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $21,511 $21,511 $21,511 $64,533 Total Billable Expenses $21,511 $21,511 $21,511 $64,533 Non-Billable Expenses Housing $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $14,400 Food $2,800 $2,800 $2,800 $8,400 Books & 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 (COA) $33,726 $32,925 $33,430 $100,081 -
Florida Resident
Off-campus
Fall 25
Spring 26
Total for Current
Academic Year
Billable Expenses Tuition & 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 & 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 (COA) $23,889 $23,290 $47,179 Non-Florida Resident
Off-campus
Fall 25
Spring 26
Total for Current
Academic Year
Billable Expenses Tuition & 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 & 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 (COA) $34,039 $33,440 $67,479
Program Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance:
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Florida Resident
Off-campus
Sum 25 Fall 25 Spring 26 Estimated Total for
First Year of Program
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $11,361 $11,361 $11,361 $34,083 Total Billable Expenses $11,361 $11,361 $11,361 $34,083 Non-Billable Expenses Housing $5,136 $4,800 $4,800 $14,736 Food $2,864 $2,800 $2,800 $8,464 Books & Supplies $1,412 $299 $80 $1,791 Transportation $1,320 $1,547 $1,165 $4,032 Personal Allowances $2,414 $2,769 $2,569 $7,752 Total Non-Billable Expenses $13,146 $12,215 $11,414 $36,775 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) $24,507 $23,576 $22,775 $70,858 Non-Florida Resident
Off-campus
Sum 25 Fall 25 Spring 26 Estimated Total for
First Year of Program
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $21,511 $21,511 $21,511 $64,533 Total Billable Expenses $21,511 $21,511 $21,511 $64,533 Non-Billable Expenses Housing $5,136 $4,800 $4,800 $14,736 Food $2,864 $2,800 $2,800 $8,464 Books & Supplies $1,412 $299 $80 $1,791 Transportation $1,320 $1,547 $1,165 $4,032 Personal Allowances $2,414 $2,769 $2,569 $7,752 Total Non-Billable Expenses $13,146 $12,215 $11,414 $36,775 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) $34,657 $33,726 $32,925 $101,308 -
Florida Resident
Off-campus
Sum 25 Fall 25 Spring 26 Estimated Total for
Second Year of Program
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $11,361 $11,361 $11,361 $34,083 Total Billable Expenses $11,361 $11,361 $11,361 $34,083 Non-Billable Expenses
Housing $5,136 $4,800 $4,800 $14,736 Food $2,864 $2,800 $2,800 $8,464 Books & Supplies $80 $479 $80 $639 Transportation $1,600 $1,680 $1,680 $4,960 Personal Allowances $2,414 $2,769 $2,569 $7,752 Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,094 $12,528 $11,929 $36,551 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) $23,455 $23,889 $23,290 $70,634 Non-Florida Resident
Off-campus
Sum 25 Fall 25 Spring 26 Estimated Total for
Second Year of Program
Billable Expenses Tuition & Fees $21,511 $21,511 $21,511 $64,533 Total Billable Expenses $21,511 $21,511 $21,511 $64,533 Non-Billable Expenses Housing $5,136 $4,800 $4,800 $14,736 Food $2,864 $2,800 $2,800 $8,464 Books & Supplies $80 $479 $80 $639 Transportation $1,600 $1,680 $1,680 $4,960 Personal Allowances $2,414 $2,769 $2,569 $7,752 Total Non-Billable Expenses $12,094 $12,528 $11,929 $36,551 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) $33,605 $34,039 $33,440 $101,084
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.