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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)
- EXXAT clinical platform: The College of Health Professions and Physician Assistant department utilizes the EXXAT clinical education management system to support, manage, and document students’ clinical, practicum, internship, fieldwork, and other experiential learning activities. Students are required to activate their accounts, pay any applicable fees, complete required profiles, and upload all requested documentation. Through these systems, students may access placement information, track clinical and experiential learning hours and activities, complete required logs and assignments, receive evaluations from clinical instructors, preceptors, or supervisors, and provide evaluations of their clinical or field experiences as required by their academic program. Students may also use these platforms to develop professional portfolios and complete other program-specific requirements. All associated fees, requirements, and platform specifications are subject to change based on program, institutional, accrediting body, and clinical site requirements.
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