Cost of Attendance

PA Program

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Cost of Attendance

Morsani College of Medicine Master of Physician Assistant Studies (PA)

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of educational expenses used to determine financial aid eligibility for a specific academic year. The COA includes both direct educational costs and indirect expenses associated with enrollment.The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of educational expenses used to determine financial aid eligibility for a specific academic year. The COA includes both direct educational costs and indirect expenses associated with enrollment.

Planning for Educational Expenses

The Cost of Attendance is designed to assist students in planning for educational expenses throughout the academic year. While some students may incur costs that differ from the standard budget, the COA provides a consistent framework used to determine financial aid eligibility and establish borrowing limits.

2026–2027 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of the expenses associated with the fulltime enrollment of students in a specific program of study based on residency and living arrangements. It also reflects the maximum amount of financial aid a student may be eligible to receive during an academic year. The Cost of Attendance includes estimated expenses related to the following categories:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Important: The Cost of Attendance is an estimate and does not represent the amount students will be billed by the University. Actual expenses vary based on individual circumstances and enrollment decisions.

Review the table below for your estimated costs as an Off Campus Florida or Non-Florida resident for the academic year.

Florida Resident Off-campus	Summer 27
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$11,351
Total Billable Expenses	$11,351
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600
Food	$2,885
Books & Supplies	$1,400
Transportation	$2,160
Personal Allowances	$2,726
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$14,771
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$26,122

Non-Florida Resident Off-campus	Summer 27
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$24,191
Total Billable Expenses	$24,191
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600
Food	$2,885
Books & Supplies	$1,400
Transportation	$2,160
Personal Allowances	$2,726
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$14,771

Review the table below for your estimated costs as an Off Campus Florida or Non-Florida resident for the academic year.

Florida Resident Off-campus	Fall 26	Spring 27	Summer 27	Total for Current Academic Year
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$11,351	$11,351	$11,351	$34,053
Total Billable Expenses	$11,351	$11,351	$11,351	$34,053
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600	$5,600	$5,600	$16,800
Food	$2,885	$2,885	$2,885	$8,655
Books & Supplies	$300	$80	$80	$460
Transportation	$2,160	$2,160	$1,884	$6,204
Personal Allowances	$2,926	$2,726	$2,726	$8,378
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$13,871	$13,451	$13,175	$40,497
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$25,222	$24,802	$24,526	$74,550

Non-Florida Resident Off-campus	Fall 26	Spring 27	Summer 27	Total for Current Academic Year
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$24,191	$24,191	$24,191	$72,573
Total Billable Expenses	$24,191	$24,191	$24,191	$72,573
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600	$5,600	$5,600	$16,800
Food	$2,885	$2,885	$2,885	$8,655
Books & Supplies	$300	$80	$80	$460
Transportation	$2,160	$2,160	$1,884	$6,204
Personal Allowances	$2,926	$2,726	$2,726	$8,378
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$13,871	$13,451	$13,175	$40,497
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$38,062	$37,642	$37,366	$113,070

Review the table below for your estimated costs as an Off Campus Florida or Non-Florida resident for the academic year.

Florida Resident Off-campus	Fall 26	Spring 27	Total for Current Academic Year
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$11,351	$11,351	$22,702
Total Billable Expenses	$11,351	$11,351	$22,702
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600	$5,600	$11,200
Food	$2,885	$2,885	$5,770
Books & Supplies	$500	$80	$580
Transportation	$1,920	$1,920	$3,840
Personal Allowances	$2,926	$2,726	$5,652
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$13,831	$13,211	$27,042
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$25,182	$24,562	$49,744

Non-Florida Resident Off-campus	Fall 26	Spring 27	Total for Current Academic Year
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$24,191	$24,191	$48,382
Total Billable Expenses	$24,191	$24,191	$48,382
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600	$5,600	$11,200
Food	$2,885	$2,885	$5,770
Books & Supplies	$500	$80	$580
Transportation	$1,920	$1,920	$3,840
Personal Allowances	$2,926	$2,726	$5,652
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$13,831	$13,211	$27,042
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$38,022	$37,402	$75,424

Students whose actual educational expenses exceed standard Cost of Attendance allowances due to documented special circumstances may contact the USF Health Office of Financial Aid to discuss available review options. Dependent child care expenses may also be considered with appropriate documentation.
Additional information regarding Professional Judgment requests is available on the Professional Judgment for Special Circumstances webpage.

Program Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance:

Use the figures below to estimate the total Cost of Attendance for each year of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. These estimates combine the applicable Summer, Fall, and Spring Cost of Attendance budgets for the program year.

Review the table below for your estimated educational expenses during the first year of the program.

Florida Resident Off-campus	Year 1 Summer	Year 1 Fall	Year 1 Spring	Estimated Total for Second Year in Program
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$11,361	$11,351	$11,351	$34,063
Total Billable Expenses	$11,361	$11,351	$11,351	$34,063
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$4,800	$5,600	$5,600	$16,000
Food	$2,800	$2,885	$2,885	$8,570
Books & Supplies	$1,417	$300	$80	$1,797
Transportation	$1,343	$2,160	$2,160	$5,663
Personal Allowances	$2,569	$2,926	$2,726	$8,221
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$12,929	$13,871	$13,451	$40,251
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$24,290	$25,222	$24,802	$74,314

Non-Florida Resident Off-campus	Year 1 Summer	Year 1 Fall	Year 1 Spring	Estimated Total for Second Year in Program
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$22,527	$24,191	$24,191	$70,909
Total Billable Expenses	$22,527	$11,351	$11,351	$45,229
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$4,800	$5,600	$5,600	$16,000
Food	$2,800	$2,885	$2,885	$8,570
Books & Supplies	$1,417	$300	$80	$1,797
Transportation	$1,343	$2,160	$2,160	$5,663
Personal Allowances	$2,569	$2,926	$2,726	$8,221
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$12,929	$13,831	$13,211	$40,251
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$35,456	$25,182	$24,562	$85,480

Review the table below for your estimated educational expenses during the second year of the program.

Florida Resident Off-campus	Year 2 Summer	Year 2 Fall	Year 2 Spring	Estimated Total for Second Year in Program
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$11,351	$11,351	$11,351	$34,053
Total Billable Expenses	$11,351	$11,351	$11,351	$34,053
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600	$5,600	$5,600	$16,800
Food	$2,885	$2,885	$2,885	$8,655
Books & Supplies	$80	$500	$80	$660
Transportation	$1,884	$1,920	$1,920	$5,724
Personal Allowances	$2,726	$2,926	$2,726	$8,378
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$13,175	$13,831	$13,211	$40,217
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$24,526	$25,182	$24,562	$74,270

Non-Florida Resident Off-campus	Year 2 Summer	Year 2 Fall	Year 2 Spring	Estimated Total for Second Year in Program
Billable Expenses
Tuition & Fees	$24,191	$24,191	$24,191	$72,573
Total Billable Expenses	$24,191	$24,191	$24,191	$72,573
Non-Billable Expenses
Housing	$5,600	$5,600	$5,600	$16,800
Food	$2,885	$2,885	$2,885	$8,655
Books & Supplies	$80	$500	$80	$660
Transportation	$1,884	$1,920	$1,920	$5,724
Personal Allowances	$2,726	$2,926	$2,726	$8,378
Total Non-Billable Expenses	$13,175	$13,831	$13,211	$40,217
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$37,366	$38,022	$37,402	$112,790