The amount of tuition and fees is subject to change from year to year as established by the Florida State legislature and the USF Board of Trustees. Specific fee information can be obtained after July 1st each year by contacting the MCOM Registrar's Office.
The Florida State Legislature established procedures for charging tuition and fees to professional students attending Florida State schools on a flat yearly rate basis, regardless of length of time enrolled. Students are billed at the beginning of each academic year by the MCOM Registrar's Office. Each year is divided into two for payment of the yearly tuition. The assessed amount is due no later than the end of the first week of classes each term.
Tuition and fees vary depending on whether a student is an in-state or out-of-state resident. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to authorize changes in tuition and fees at any time. Please refer to the PA Program website for the most up to date tuition and fee information.
The following tuition and fees do not vary by student:
2017-2018 TUITION and FEES
Class of 2019 | May 2017 – May 2019 (24 months) Per Year costs |
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Florida Resident | Out of State Resident | Out of State Resident Program Fee | |
Charges |
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*Tuition | $31,059 | $31,059 | $23,941 |
*Fees | $4,947 | $5,874 |
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| **Seat Deposit | $200 | $200 | |
Expenses |
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Books and Supplies | $2,136 | $2,136 |
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Room and Board | $14,036 | $14,036 |
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Transportation/Commuting | $6,362 | $6,362 |
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Personal Expenses | $7,636 | $7,636 |
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Technology Fee | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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Financial Aid Fee | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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Total | $69,282 | $94,150 |
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* Estimated Tuition and Fees subject to change based on Board of Trustees approval.
** Seat deposit will be applied to first year tuition
Tuition for all students is payable within the academic year. All figures are subject to change.
A word about tuition late fee waivers: The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine will approve a waiver of the Late Payment Fee if a student is unable to make payment on time due to circumstances determined by the University to be exceptional and beyond the control of the student. Late Fee waivers will not be approved if the disbursement delay is due to late submission of financial aid requirements by the student.
TUITION REFUNDS
Students who withdraw, transfer, take a Leave of Absence exceeding 120 days, or who are dismissed from the PA Program before completion of 80% of the academic year may be granted a prorated refund of tuition paid. Refunds will not be given to students who are enrolled for more than 80% of the academic year. A written request for a refund of tuition must be submitted to the MCOM Registrar’s Office to initiate the refund.
For students who receive financial aid, a share of the institutional refund will be returned to the financial aid programs from which the student received assistance in accordance with the College’s Financial Aid Standard on Refunds and Repayments.
A student may be granted a refund of 100% tuition paid if he/she withdraws due to circumstances determined by the PA Program to be exceptional and beyond the control of the student. These circumstances may include:
- Illness of the student of such severity or duration, as confirmed in writing by a physician, to preclude completion of the courses;
- Death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, spouse, child, or sibling);
- Involuntary call to active military duty;
- A situation in which the university is in error as confirmed in writing by an appropriate university official.
- Other documented exceptional circumstances beyond the control of the student which preclude completion of the courses, accompanied by a letter of explanation and appropriate documentation.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid for Physician Assistant students is processed through the MCOM Financial Aid Office.
General Tuition Payment Information
Tuition invoices are available at the beginning and midpoint of the academic year and must be paid by the fifth day of the semester. Failure to make payment on time will result in cancellation of registration. Failure to receive notification does not relieve a student of responsibility for payment of fees by the specified due date. Tuition is billed by the MCOM Registrar's Office and processed by the USF Health Business Office.
Partial payments and credit card payments are not accepted. Payments may be mailed to:
USF Health Payment Center
PO BOX 864300
Orlando, FL 32886-4300
Business Office correspondence may be sent to:
USF Morsani College of Medicine
Health Business Office MDC 66
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 974-5295
Impact of a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal on Repayment of Student Loans
For the purposes of financial aid, a Leave of Absence (LOA) is considered a temporary break in a student’s attendance that cannot exceed 180 days within a 12-month period. The PA Program must report to the lender(s) a student as “no longer enrolled” when the LOA exceeds 180 days. The student may be obligated to begin loan repayment. The student is required to meet with a staff member from the Office of Financial Aid prior to beginning the LOA to discuss student loan obligations during their LOA.
If a student withdraws from the PA Program and received financial aid during their enrollment they are required to attend a financial aid exit interview. During the exit interview, a staff member from the Office of Financial Aid will advise the student about their rights, responsibilities, and loan repayment obligations for the financial aid they received. Veteran's Affairs (VA) benefits will be terminated for VA students for unsatisfactory progress.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED - APPROXIMATE COSTS
| Littmann Classic II SE Stethoscope. | $75.00 |
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| Reflex (percussion) hammer. | $5.00 |
| Tuning fork (128 Hz) | $12.00 |
| Tuning fork (512 Hz) | $12.00 |
| Oral digital thermometer | $7.00 |
| Tape measure (cm & inches) | $5.00 |
| Rosenbaum Pocket Screener (near vision screening card) | $4.00 |
| Pen light | $5.00 |
Welch Allyn 3.5 V Standard Diagnostic Set – Model 97150-M | |
| (Otoscope-ophthalmoscope diagnostic set) | $540.00 |
| ESTMATED COST FOR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT | $665.00 |
Optional Equipment
Sphygmomanometer (mid-level) | $40.00 |
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| Medical bag (optional) | $30.00-100.00 |
| ESTIMATED COST FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | $125.00 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $790.00 |
Note: Prices will vary considerably with quality of products, availability of student discounts, and quantities purchased from vendors. When you select equipment, please keep in mind that it will be utilized during your academic and clinical years at the University of South Florida and also for several years of employment as a physician assistant after your graduation.
The PA program requires the following stethoscope:
3M™ Littmann® Classic II S.E. Stethoscope
Featuring a two-sided chest piece, this classic stethoscope offers high acoustic sensitivity for superior performance. A tunable diaphragm on one side augments the traditional bell function of the opposite side.
Features:
- Traditional bell combined with a tunable diaphragm that conveniently alternates between low and high-frequency sounds without the need to turn over the chest piece
- Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips
- Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset
- Patient-friendly, non-chill rim and diaphragm
- Single-lumen tubing in a variety of popular colors
- Three-year warranty
Littmann authorized retailers: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Littmann/stethoscope/purchase/where-to-buy/
Websites for Medical Equipment and Supplies:
- Amazon- http://www.amazon.com
- Allheart – America’s Medical Superstore: http://www.allheart.com/littmannscopes.html
- Steeles - http://www.steeles.com/catalog/cata_stetho.html
- Medisave USA - http://www.medisave.net/services.php