FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TUITION, FEES, AND EXPENSES

Students are admitted to the program on a full-time basis. This requires a major commitment of both time and resources. Tuition and fees for the 2008-2009 academic year are as follows:

Full-time tuition, per year	$30,000
Application fee (non-refundable)	$50
Tuition deposit (non-refundable, applied to 1^st semester tuition)	$1,500
Administrative fee, per year	$200
Student activity fee, per year	$40
Malpractice insurance fee, per year	$80
Laboratory fee, per year	$400
Graduation fee	$200
Late registration fee	$50
Returned check fee	$40
Stop payment fee	$50
Official transcript fee (per transcript)	$10
Expenses, incl. books and medical equipment (estimated, per year)	$2,500
Total cost of program attendance (estimated, per year)	$33,220

Tuition and fees are subject to change annually. The Touro College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the fee schedule without prior written notice.

Tuition Refund Schedule

After following the proper withdrawal procedure for students withdrawing from ALL classes, the following refund schedule will apply:

Before the opening of class	100% of tuition
During the first week of classes	90% of tuition
During the second week of classes	75% of tuition
During the third week of classes	50% of tuition
During the fourth week of classes	25% of tuition
After the fourth week of classes	No Refund

A Note About Estimated Annual Expenses

Annual personal expenses for books, travel, housing, food, uniforms, supplies, and other items will vary greatly from individual to individual. All students are required to carry malpractice and health insurance. Travel and room and board for clinical assignments will also affect student costs; for instance, on-street metered parking is additional at Winthrop Extension Center. Students are encouraged to meet with a financial aid counselor early in the application process to plan for these expenses.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to the financial aid opportunities listed in the School of Health Sciences bulletin, there are avenues of financial aid specific to PA students.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) through the Physician Assistant Foundation (PAF) offers $2,000 - $5,000 scholarships on an annual basis. The scholarship is based on financial need and dedication to the physician assistant profession. To obtain an application, write to:

PAF Scholarships
c/o AAPA
950 North Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.aapa.org

AAPA has a network of constituent organizations representing the interests of physician assistants. Nearly all these groups offer financial assistance to PA students. A full list of constituent organizations can be found at www.aapa.org. Some examples include:

AAPA Veterans Caucus
AAPA Asian Pacific Islander Caucus
Physician Assistants of Latino Heritage
African Heritage Caucus
Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology
Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics

National Health Service Corps Programs offered through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), a component of the U.S. Public Health Service’s Bureau of Primary Health Care, recruits health care professionals for communities that lack adequate access to primary care services. The highly competitive scholarship offers payment of tuition and fees, books, supplies, and equipment for up to four years of education, as well as a monthly stipend. For each year of support, scholarship recipients must serve one year in a health professional shortage area (HPSA) on completion of training. Minimum service obligation is two years. Contact:

NHSC Scholarships
2070 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 450

Vienna, VA 22182
(800) 221-9393

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation offers the New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships to students pursuing a career in the PA profession. Economically disadvantaged students who are members of a minority group historically underrepresented in the profession, and who are New York State residents are eligible. Awards range from $1000 to $5000 per year. The scholarship is accompanied by a service obligation. Contact:

NYS Education Department
Bureau of HEOP/VATEA/Scholarships
Education Building Addition
Room 1071
Albany, N.Y. 12234
(518) 486-1319

The New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA) offers scholarships to student members on an annual basis. The awards are approximately $500 to $1,000 depending upon financial need, academic standing, community involvement, and total number of applications determined by the Scholarship Committee. The application deadline is July 1st and awards are given during the NYSSPA annual conference in the Fall. For further information, contact:

Scholarship Committee
New York State Society of Physician Assistants
322 Eighth Avenue, 12th floor
New York, NY 10001-8001
(212) 206-8300

Military Scholarships

The Bay Shore Campus and Winthrop Extension Center both offer the Military Scholarship. Military Scholarships are awarded to two students per class who have served honorably in any branch of the United States Armed Services and have been admitted to the Physician Assistant Program.

Interested applicants should submit to the Program Director a written request that includes a brief biographical sketch and a statement indicating why they believe they deserve the scholarship. A committee chosen by the Director evaluates applicants on the basis of both merit and financial need.

The amount awarded is calculated as the difference between the recipient’s total aid from other sources (Federal and state grants, etc.) and his/her total tuition (i.e., not including fees and additional expenses).