Financial Aid & Costs
Cost of the 5-year (3+2)
PA Program
The following are estimated costs of attendance to Valparaiso University.
GRADUATE PHASE
|
YEAR 4 Class of 2025 |
YEAR 5 Class of 2024 |
|
| Academic Year | $35,100 | $45,136 | |
| Summer | $17,500 | $5,880* | |
| Total Graduate Tuition | $52,600 | $51,016 | |
*Year 5 (Class of 2024) Summer semester = $840 per credit hour
Valparaiso University Withdraw and Refund Policy
For the 2023-2024 academic year (starting with the MSPA Class of 2025), total cost of the program will be $105,200* distributed over the duration of the program as follows:
- Academic Year 4 – $35,100
- Summer Year 4 – $17,500
- Academic Year 5 – $35,100
- Summer Year 5 – $17,500
*There will be no additional program fees beyond the tuition charge listed here.
GRADUATE PHASE
|
YEAR 4 Class of 2025 |
YEAR 5 Class of 2024 |
| General Fee | -0- | $542 |
| *Program Fee | -0- | $6,600 |
| Total Fees | -0- | $7,142 |
*The program fee will cover the cost of online textbook and instructional video subscriptions, library resources, lab and testing fees, ACLS training, liability insurance, and clinical site instruction.
GRADUATE PHASE
|
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total | ||||
| Clinical Clearance (Background Check & Drug Test) |
$125 | $125 | $250 | ||||
| Student Identification (Lab coat, name badge, & PA patch) |
$60 | -0- | $60 | ||||
| Medical Equipment | $802 | -0- | $802 | ||||
| Student Memberships (AAPA, IAPA, & VUPASS) |
$140 | -0- | $140 | ||||
| Total Estimated Out of Pocket Costs | $1,127 | $125 | $1,252 | ||||
NOTE: The cost of books, equipment, and living expenses will vary based on student choice and lifestyle.
When considering other aid options, Federal/State/Valpo grants are available to those who qualify for the first three years, and graduate limits applying to the last two years. If summer aid is needed, it is important to remember that generally only loans will be available.
Students who are utilizing financial aid may request funding to cover the cost of the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination) during their last year in the program. Students are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Financial Aid to discuss this option.