Tuition Costs & Fees
Financial aid
Students may contact our financial aid office for further assistance in obtaining financial assistance with funding their education. The amount of aid granted varies from student to student. Contact a financial aid advisor to learn more.
Apply early for financial aid, even before acceptance into the program. The deadline for financial aid applications is March 2 for Cal Grants and March 15 for all other aid.
Applications for Cal Grants (California residents only) are available in January.
Office of Financial Aid
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California 92350
(909) 558-4509
2011-2012 SAHP tuition rates and costs
Living and transportation costs are in addition to the tuition rates above.
Physician Assistant Student Budget/Cost Sheet (PDF)
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Master of Physician Assistant Program Student Budget |
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Tuition & Fees |
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Expense |
Preclinical Year |
Clinical Year |
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Tuition |
$45,880 |
$32,240 |
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Fees |
$2,716 |
$2,716 |
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Total by Year |
$48,596 |
$34,956 |
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TOTAL TUITION & FEES |
$83,552 |
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Miscellaneous Expenses |
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Expense |
Preclinical Year |
Clinical Year |
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Textbooks |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
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Supplies and Equipment |
$1,000 |
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Housing (Room & Board) |
$12,780 |
$12,780 |
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Personal Expenses |
$1,680 |
$1,680 |
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Transportation |
$3,780 |
$3,780 |
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Background Check |
$50 |
$20 |
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ACLS/BLS |
$313 |
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Total by Year |
$21,603 |
$19,260 |
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TOTAL MISC EXPENSES |
$40,863 |
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Notes:
- Tuition is currently $620/unit.
- University fees are $679/quarter and include parking, on-campus computer usage, library use, malpractice insurance, student health insurance, student services, fitness membership, and graduation fees.
- The program does not charge students for use of the gross anatomy lab, simulation center or clinical skills center.
- Supplies and equipment include required items such as a stethoscope, handheld otoscope/ophthalmoscope, etc. The above estimate reflects an average cost for all items.
- Recommended equipment such as a home computer with internet access and a printer are not included in the estimate. A smart phone or personal digital assistant (PDA) is not required for the program but most students use them throughout various aspects of the program. Costs associated with smart phone/PDA usage are not included in the above.
- Clothing expenses are not included in the budget. The dress code for the program requires students to wear scrubs or business casual clothing during both the preclinical and clinical years. Students often add these expenses to their personal budget before arriving on campus.
- Dues for national and local PA organizations are not included in the estimate, though membership in each is highly encouraged by the program.
- For financial aid purposes, the school year runs from Summer through Spring. Thus, each student will apply for financial aid a total of 3 times.
- All expenses including tuition and fees are subject to change
Expenses after Graduation
Professional Fees upon Graduation
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Certification examination (PANCE) fee $475
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California state licensure $225
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DEA registration (if desired) $551
Professional Fees after Graduation
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Maintenance of CA licensure $300 (every 2 years)
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Maintenance of NCCPA certification $130 (every 2 years)
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Recertification examination $350 (every 6 years)
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Maintenance of DEA registration $551 (every 3 years)
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Continuing medical education (CME) credits – variable
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Professional Association Fees (Annual; Optional)
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American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) fellow membership $275
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California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) fellow membership $175
Refunds
Admission fees and deposits are nonrefundable.