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ESTIMATED
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition
for the 2008-2009 school year is $30,687.
The
typical student in the Physician Assistant Program will spend
approximately $3,000 on medical equipment, books, malpractice liability
insurance, and other program-related fees for both Professional Phase
years combined. This does not include housing, food, living expenses,
travel costs, health center fees, graduation fees and Pre-Professional
Phase book costs.
The Physician
Assistant Program strongly discourages employment while enrolled in the
Professional Phase due to the rigorous nature of the curriculum.
Estimated Current Mandatory Expenses
| Tuition
for the 2008-2009 Fall Semester starts August 1 |
$30,687 |
| Medical equipment |
$500-$1000 |
Books
Year 1 & Year 2 |
$2000 |
| Malpractice liability
insurance |
$150 per year |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Membership |
$75 for 2 years |
| Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Membership |
$50 for 2 years |
| Minimal Medical Insurance with Needle Stick coverage mandatory: Personal policy may have better coverage |
University Policy
Year 1 $707
Year 2 $651 |
| Parking |
$50/year |
| Optional or variable expenses |
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| Items to Include in a 12 Month Budget |
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| Apartment Rental based on solo or shared living |
$400- $1500 per month |
| TV Cable (if wanted) |
$25 - $120 |
| Utilities, Telephone, Electricity, Water |
$75 - $400 |
| Cell Phone |
$30-$125 per month |
| Gas (car) |
+/- $4.00 /gallon |
| Auto Insurance |
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| Auto Maintenance |
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| Computer with internet access |
variable |
| Food |
Based on how much you eat |
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL COSTS: Students must be able to meet the following costs as they apply to their particular situation:
1. Travel expenses to Clinical sites- May have to travel to another state & also pay for room and board.
2. Large purchases (such as computers, furniture, etc)
3. Medical expenses not covered by health insurance (eye care, dental care, medical problems developed before arriving at the university)
Information
regarding financial aid for PA students is available on the Philadelphia
University Web Site and the Web Site of the American Academy of Physician
Assistants (www.aapa.org). Work study and graduate assistantships
are available, but PA students cannot work in administrative positions
within the PA Program.
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