ARC-PA 6th Edition Standards A3.11f
The published program costs are current, inclusive of all required expenses (including those related to supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs)). They are presented in a manner that allows the general public to easily determine the total cost of enrollment. They include, at a minimum: tuition, fees, books, equipment, housing for the length of the program, clinical rotations travel and housing, transportation, and other required expenses.
Total Cost of Enrollment
| Enrollment Period | Tuition & Fees (In State) | Tuition & Fees (Out of State) | Books & Supplies |
Standard Room & Board (housing) |
Clinical Rotation Housing & Transportation (out of RGV) | Other Personal Expenses/Misc. | Standard Transportation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $12,230 | $24,784 | $8,749 | $17,500 | Not Applicable | $10,649 | $3,300 | Not Applicable |
| Year 2 | $12,230 | $23,568 | $2,670 | $17,500 | $3,500 | $8,830 | $3,300 | Not Applicable |
| Year 3 | $6,115 | $12,190 | $1,901 | $6,000 | $3,500 | $7,998 | $1,600 | Not Applicable |
| Total Resident | $30,575 | Not Applicable | $13,320 | $41,000 | $7,000 | $27,477 | $8,200 | $127,572 |
| Total Non-Resident | Not Applicable | $60,542 | $13,320 | $41,000 | $7,000 | $27,477 | $8,200 | $157,539 |
Supplies:
- Medical Equipment (Y1)
- Laptop computer (Y1)
- Medical apps (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Lab Coats (Y1, Y2, Y3)
Other Related Expenses:
- Academy for Success Program (Y1)
- Criminal Background Check (updated annually) (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Drug Screen (updated annually) (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Compliance Tracker (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Student Health Insurance, if not granted a waiver for personal health insurance plan (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Malpractice Insurance (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Supplemental Resources (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- Professional Membership Dues (RGVPAS, TAPA, and AAPA) (Y1, Y2, Y3)
- BLS/ACLS Course Fee (Y2)
- PAEA Student Exam Box (Y2)
- Clinical Management System Fees Y2
- Board Review Supplement Course (Y2)
- Licensure, Jurisprudence Exam, and PANCE Fees (Y3)
- Graduation Application Fee (Y3)
Financial Aid Resources
- UTRGV Financial Aid Office https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.htm
- FAFSA (Federal School Code: 003599) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- UTRGV Graduate Scholarships https://www.utrgv.edu/scholarships/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/index.htm
- Fastweb https://www.fastweb.com