Financial Information

Per Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant 6th edition standards, the following represents the total cost of attendance for the program, inclusive of both program costs (required program tuition and fees) and other costs (estimated costs related to program participation as well as living expenses incurred during enrollment). The tables below outline the projected costs for the average student across the full duration of the program. Actual indirect costs may vary based on individual circumstances and personal spending preferences.

^a These are estimated costs for the entire program. Tuition, fees, and costs are subject to change. Tuition for in-state and out-of- state residents is the same.

^b The program uses the clinical rotation management system, which offers the student a permanent record of procedures and patient encounters during the clinical year. Fees may include an on-boarding credentialing platform.

^c Approximate cost required for credentialing. Typically done one per year, however, rotation sites may require additional checks or screens.

^d Other costs are estimated based on average costs for a typical student, including the purchase of new course materials rather than used. Actual costs will vary based on student personal preferences.

^e SCPE placements may be located within commuting distance of the program campus or may require travel outside the local region. Students may be assigned to placements located more than 70 miles from campus for on average 4-5 out of their 8 SCPE rotations depending on site availability and curricular needs.

^f Transportation estimates include the use of airfare to distant clinical sites, if needed.

^g Medical Supply costs are dependent on personal selection of equipment; students will have the opportunity to purchase equipment during the orientation at South College.

^h There are additional costs, which vary according to personal choice, for a required service plan.

ⁱ Health insurance is required throughout the entire PA program, didactic and clinical years, many plans offer this service. Costs will vary according to the plan.

The South College policy for refund of tuition and fees can be found at the following link: https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/refund-policies/

Upon successful completion of the 15-month didactic phase, students will advance to the 12-month clinical learning phase. Prior to beginning the clinical phase, students are required to submit a letter of medical clearance from their primary care provider. In addition, students must provide documentation of all required immunizations for the clinical year. Clinical sites may establish specific immunization requirements. The institution must be able to furnish immunization records to clinical sites upon request or attest that the required documentation is on file and readily available.

The clinical year includes required Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs) at program-approved clinical sites. The program makes every reasonable effort to cluster Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs) geographically (for example, scheduling Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine rotations consecutively in the same region). When feasible, multiple students may be assigned to the same area to allow shared housing and transportation arrangements. Students are required to return to campus following each SCPE, in accordance with program requirements.

Clinical site assignments are determined by:

· Programmatic curricular requirements

· Availability of qualified clinical sites and preceptors

· Compliance with accreditation standards

· Student progression and competency needs

Although student geographic preferences may be collected, placement within a specific region or within commuting distance of the program is not guaranteed.

SCPE placements may be located within commuting distance of the program campus or may require travel outside the local region. Students may be assigned to placements located more than 70 miles from campus for on average 4-5 out of their 8 SCPE rotations depending on site availability and curricular needs.

Students are responsible for all expenses associated with participation in required clinical rotations. These expenses include, but are not limited to:

· Airfare or other travel costs

· Short-term housing

· Meals and incidentals

· Local transportation or vehicle rental

· Security deposits

· Site-specific requirements

The program does not provide reimbursement or financial assistance for clinical travel or housing expenses.

Costs vary significantly based on location, housing availability, seasonal demand, and transportation needs. The program cannot guarantee or precisely estimate individual expenses.

For planning purposes, estimated additional costs for one six-week travel-based SCPE rotation are:

· Short-term housing (6 weeks): $1,500–$5,250

· Airfare (round trip, when required): $200–$1,200

· Local transportation/car rental (if required): $0–$2,250

Estimated total additional cost per travel-based rotation: $1,700–$8,500

Actual costs may exceed or fall below these estimates.