PA Tuition & Fees

Tuition and Fees

The standard institutional tuition rate does not apply to students who matriculate into the NGU PA Program. The following table outlines the program’s expected tuition and fees.

 CohortTuition Per Semester*Total Estimated Tuition
Graduating Class of 2025$18,850$113,100
Graduating Class of 2026$19,900$119,400
Graduating Class of 2027$19,900$119,400

*Tuition does not change after a student’s matriculation.

Estimated Non-Tuition Cost of Attendance

Year OneYear Two
Supplies$3,550$100
Diagnostic Medical Equipment$1,050
Technology Supplies (computer +/- tablet)$2,500$100
Room, Board, Travel, and Personal$23,156.75$34,282.67
Room and Board per Financial Aid$14,522.67$14,522.67
Travel: GSA per diem rate of $0.67
Year 1 per Financial Aid
Year 2 (based on 50-mile radius rotation sites)		$4,134.08$12,760
Car Insurance$1,500$1,500
Elective III International Clerkship (optional)$2,500
Personal Expenses
• Personal Items (hygiene, cleaning supplies, clothing, etc)
• Laundry
• Medical expenses (Medication, Copays, TB screening, etc)
• Wifi		$3,000$3,000
Mandatory Costs of Attendance$5,453.50$5,493.50
Criminal Background & Sex Offender Registry Search, National Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Scan, Residence History, and Social
Security Alert (verified by 3rd party vendor) due as follows:
• Pre-Matriculation
• Pre-Clinical Rotations
• As Required by Clinical Sites		$54$54
12 Panel Urine Drug Screen (verified by 3rd party vendor) due as follows:
• Pre-Matriculation
• Pre-Clinical Rotations
• As Required by Clinical Sites		$34.50$34.50
Compliance Tracker (verified by 3rd party vendor)

Including:
• Signed Technical Standards Form
• Immunization Status
• Tuberculosis Screening Results
• CPR certification
• Release Form for Immunizations
• Tuberculosis Status
• Health Insurance Status

Due as follows:
• Pre-Matriculation
• Pre-Clinical Rotations
• As Required by Clinical Sites		$35
Mandatory HIPPA and OSHA Certification
(verified by 3rd party vendor)		$30$30
Professional Organization Fees$100
Textbooks and misc. supplies$1000$1000
Health Insurance based on current South Carolina Premiums$4200$4200
Graduation Fee$275
Total Estimated Non-Tuition Cost of Attendance (by year)$32,160.25$39,976.17

Refunds

Refund TimelineSpring Semester/sFall Semester/sSummer Semester/s
Before Class Begins100%100%100%
During 1st Day75%75%75%
During 2nd Day75%75%75%
During 1st Week75%75%75%
During 2nd Week50%50%50%
After 2nd Week0%0%0%

Financial Aid

  • National Health Service Corps

    The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship is a competitive program that pays tuition, fees and provides a living stipend to students enrolled in accredited medical (MD or DO), dental, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, and PA training programs. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients serve as primary care providers between 2 and 4 years in a community-based site in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) that has applied to and been approved by the NHSC as a service site.

    Awards are made to applicants most committed to serving underserved people and most likely to build successful careers in HPSAs and meet future needs for care throughout the nation. Please monitor the NHSC website for updated information on future application cycles.

  • Indian Health Service

    Indian health programs need dedicated health professionals – people like you who envision a career with a purpose and mission and who are willing to commit to working in American Indian and Alaska Native communities where they can truly make a difference.

    The mission of IHS is to raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Because of the IHS Scholarship Program, many qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals are given the opportunity to pursue their careers as well as help their own communities. More information.

  • Military Scholarships

    Airforce

    Navy

    Army

  • Other Possible Funding Sources

    Candidates and students are encouraged to apply to clubs, organizations, corporations, agencies and foundations for funding that may be used at any school the student chooses to attend. These groups may be able to offer students scholarship and grant funding that does not have to be repaid. In addition, many healthcare institutions offer tuition reimbursement for students who contract to work at their facility where they currently work or are interested in working after graduation. Students should inquire about this possibility at the facility where they are interested in working.

  • Student Academy of American Academy of Physician Assistants

    SAAAPA provides a wealth of information on funding for PA education. The page linked below outlines (1) funding sources, (2) federal and state resources, (3) scholarships and traineeships, (4) AAPA constituent organizations scholarships, (5) loans, repayment programs, consolidation resources, and (6) other resources. Learn more.

Student Employment Policies

  • Student Employment While Enrolled in the Program

    While enrolled in the PA Medicine program at NGU, students assume the role of a learner. Therefore, students will not be utilized to fulfill faculty or clinical staffing duties that would otherwise be provided by an employee of the University or outside organization.

  • NGU PA Medicine Student Employment

    The PA program strongly discourages students from being employed while enrolled and does not make exceptions or alterations to required course work, scheduling, or rotation assignments for individual students’ due to employment. Employment status while in the program will not be used to excuse absence from scheduled learning activities, justify poor performance, or be considered as a mitigating factor when assessing students’ academic and professional progress.

  • Students Will Not Work for the PA Program

    The NGU PA Medicine Program does not permit its students to work (paid or voluntary) for the Program.

  • Student Will Not Substitute as Faculty

    NGU PA Medicine students will not substitute for or function as instructional faculty (paid or volunteer).

    • Students with specific prior knowledge, experiences, and skills may assist faculty (provided faculty approval and oversight) and share that knowledge and skill set during didactic and laboratory sessions.
    • Students may not be the primary instructor or instructor of record for any component of the program curriculum.
    • Students may not participate in the primary assessment of other students, except as indicated in the student reflection activities.
  • Students Will Not Work at Clerkship Rotation Sites

    During supervised clinical experiences, students may not substitute for clinical or administrative staff and must ensure all services provided to patients are directly supervised. Students may not accept compensation for any services provided during supervised clinical experiences unless specifically approved by the DCE (e.g. housing stipend).

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