Program Costs

Tuition and Fees

The standard undergraduate tuition rate does not apply to students who matriculate into the UC PA Program. The following table outlines the expected PA program tuition and fees total based on the rate of tuition and estimated fees that will be applied for the 2024-2025 academic year. It should be noted that tuition and fees can change from year to year subject to economic influences and the needs of the University and the Program. Other university service fees may also apply (e.g., parking, activity fee, graduation fee).

• Payments: Payment for tuition and fees for all courses within a semester are due at the beginning of the semester.
• Application Fee: There is no application fee.
• Non-Refundable Enrollment (Seat) Deposit: $1,000
  • The full deposit will be applied toward first semester tuition. The deposit is due within the required time frame as outlined on the seat offer letter.

  Note: At the discretion of the Program Director, the seat deposit may be waived if extenuating circumstances exist. This will not change the cost of tuition.

• Refunds: All fees and deposits are nonrefundable. The University refund policy is followed.
• Auditing: Students will incur a cost of $100 per credit hour to audit a course.
• Competency Evaluations:
  • Pre-Clinical Seminar Competency Evaluation for Transfer Students – $100
  • Clinical Medicine Competency Evaluation for Transfer Students – $50 per exam

Program Required Expenses

The table below includes estimates of additional expenses incurred by students.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are estimated in the table below.

Scholarship Opportunities

The majority of University of Charleston PA students finance their education through student loans. The University of Charleston Financial Aid Office has loan details. In addition, there are scholarships that can help defray the costs of attending the Program.

Available to students who qualify:

• Visit the Beckley Area Foundation website for scholarships available to students from Raleigh County, WV pursuing a degree as a Physician Assistant.
• The National Health Service Corp Scholarship
• The AHEC Rural Community Health Scholar Program – Information provided at start of the program
• AHEC provides grant money to help offset the cost of rural housing during required rural health rotations
• Veterans Caucus Scholarship Program
• PA Foundation Scholarships
• WV Health Sciences Service Program
• Visit the PAEA website for additional scholarships and resources, including the CASPA Fee Assistance Program
• Branches of the military offer scholarships in exchange for military service
• PA organizations offer scholarships. Check at both the state and national levels
• The UC PA Program may recommend you for an Exxat scholarship
• Employer tuition assistance