It is essential that all students read and understand the information below. Any questions can be brought to the attention of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program director.

• Tuition for the MSPAS program is billed by semester based on credit hours.
  • Total tuition for the January 2024 cohort is  $92,000.
  • Tuition may be adjusted annually but will remain constant for each cohort.
  • Total fees: $2,250
• Estimated total program cost (including tuition and fees):  $94,250.
• Estimated total program cost including other costs (additional estimated expenses): $98,835
• Tuition and billing and due dates for the January 2024 cohort are as follows:

First Year 

Term	Credit Hours	Tuition for Term	Bill Date	Due Date
Deposit		$1,000	Upon acceptance
Winter (January)	8	$6,630	Dec. 15	Jan. 15
Spring	18	$14,919	Dec. 15	Jan. 15
Summer	17	$14,090	May 15	June 15
Fall	23	$19,063	July 15	Aug. 15

Second Year and Capstone

	Credit Hours	Tuition for Term	Bill Date	Due Date
Winter (January)	4	$3,315	Dec. 15	Jan. 15
Spring	13	$10,775	Dec. 15	Jan. 15
Summer	9	$7,460	May 15	June 15
Fall	13	$10,775	July 15	Aug. 15
Winter (January)	6	$4,973	Dec. 15	Jan. 15

Fees

• Graduate students are required to pay the annual Franklin College student activity fee of $200 billed each spring semesters. The total cost is $400.
• Graduate students are required to pay the annual Franklin College student services fee of $550 billed each fall and spring semesters. The total cost is $1,100.
• Graduate students are required to pay a one-time virtual patient platform fee of $750 billed in the first spring semester.

Tuition Refund Policy

All tuition refunds are based on the date of official withdrawal or drop as recognized by the Provost and Dean of the College, the Dean of Students, and the records office.

In full semesters (Spring, Summer, Fall), tuition refund schedule will be as follows:

Prior to the first day of class	100%
During the first week of class	90%
During the second week of class	70%
During the third week of class	50%
After the third week of class	0%

NOTE: The $1,000 seat deposit and $750 virtual patient platform fee are not refundable.

 

In short semesters (Winter terms), tuition refund schedule will be as follows:

Prior to the first day of class	100%
During the first week of class	75%
During the second week of class	50%
During the third week of class	0%

Annual student fees are non-refundable unless the student withdraws during the Winter Term.

Additional Estimated Expenses

Criminal Background Check/drug screen	$200
Text books and course resources	$1000-1500
Laptop computer	$1500
Diagnostic medical equipment	$800-1000
Memberships	$95 (IAPA $20, AAPA $75)
Required certifications (BLS, ACLS)	$250
Vehicle parking permit (2 years)	$40
Estimated housing and living expenses per year
Room and board (off-campus)	$8500/year
Transportation	$1000

Upon completion of the MSPAS Program, students are responsible for the costs associated with the PA National Board Certifying Examination and the initial licensing fee in their chosen state for practice.