Tuition and Associated Fees (A3.11f)
The Physician Associate Program, beginning in 2025-2026, consists of two cohorts. Each cohort includes Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Tuition is fixed for each cohort and varies from cohort to cohort.
2028-29 Academic Year
Second Year
Admitted in 2027
Fall | Spring | Summer: 17, 17, and 12 clinical credit hours each term
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,130 |
| Technology Fee | $150 |
| Activity Fee | $225 |
| Parking Fee | $160 |
| Graduation Fee | $60 |
| Estimated Direct Costs: | $59,725 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Housing | $21,873 |
| Food | $4,332 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $2,160 |
| Other Fees** | $1,174 |
| Health Insurance | $3,087 |
| Transportation | $5,084 |
| Federal Loan Disbursement Fees*** | $339 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs: | $38,049 |
| 2027-2028 Total Estimated COA: | $97,774 |
*Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment include:
Books and laptop/internet access/cell phone.
**Other Fees include:
Background check/drug screens test, NCCPA PANCE Exam and GA State Licensing fees.
**Loan Disbursement Fee
Fees are likely to change between now and matriculation. This is determined by the federal government.
2027-28 Academic Year
Second Year
Admitted in 2026
Fall | Spring | Summer: 17, 17, and 12 clinical credit hours each term
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,856 |
| Technology Fee | $150 |
| Activity Fee | $225 |
| Parking Fee | $160 |
| Graduation Fee | $60 |
| Estimated Direct Costs: | $57,451 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Housing | $21,630 |
| Food | $5,890 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $2,160 |
| Other Fees** | $1,224 |
| Health Insurance | $2,575 |
| Transportation | $4,532 |
| Federal Loan Disbursement Fees*** | $339 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs: | $38,350 |
| 2027-2028 Total Estimated COA: | $95,801 |
*Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment include:
Books and laptop/internet access/cell phone.
**Other Fees include:
Background check/drug screens test, NCCPA PANCE Exam and GA State Licensing fees.
**Loan Disbursement Fee
Fees are likely to change between now and matriculation. This is determined by the federal government.
First Year
Admitted in 2027
Fall | Spring | Summer: 27 academic credit hours each term
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,130 |
| Technology Fee | $150 |
| Activity Fee | $225 |
| Parking Fee | $160 |
| Estimated Direct Costs: | $59,665 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Housing | $17,173 |
| Food | $4,332 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $4,978 |
| Other Fees** | $449 |
| Health Insurance | $3,087 |
| Transportation | $4,724 |
| Federal Loan Disbursement Fees*** | $339 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs: | $35,082 |
| 2027-2028 Total Estimated COA: | $94,747 |
*Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment include:
Books and laptop/internet access/cell phone.
**Other Fees include:
Background checks, drug screens, and organizational membership fees.
2026-27 Academic Year
Second Year
Admitted in 2025
Fall | Spring | Summer: 17, 17, and 12 clinical credit hours each term
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,200 |
| Technology Fee | $150 |
| Activity Fee | $225 |
| Parking Fee | $160 |
| Graduation Fee | $60 |
| Estimated Direct Costs: | $55,795 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Housing | $21,000 |
| Food | $5,718 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $2,000 |
| Other Fees** | $938 |
| Health Insurance | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $4,400 |
| Federal Loan Disbursement Fees | $339 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs: | $36,895 |
| 2026-2027 Total Estimated COA: | $92,690 |
*Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment include:
Books and laptop/internet access/cell phone.
**Other Fees include:
Background check/drug screens test, NCCPA PANCE Exam and GA State Licensing fees.
First Year
Admitted in 2026
Fall | Spring | Summer: 27 academic credit hours each term
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,856 |
| Technology Fee | $150 |
| Activity Fee | $225 |
| Parking Fee | $160 |
| Estimated Direct Costs: | $57,391 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Housing | $16,686 |
| Food | $5,890 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $5,147 |
| Other Fees** | $499 |
| Health Insurance | $2,575 |
| Transportation | $3,914 |
| Federal Loan Disbursement Fees*** | $339 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs: | $35,050 |
| 2026-2027 Total Estimated COA: | $92,441 |
*Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment include:
Books, laptop/internet access/cell phone and medical equipment/clothing.
**Other Fees include:
Organizational membership and background check/drug screens test fees.
**Loan Disbursement Fee
Fees are likely to change between now and matriculation. This is determined by the federal government.
2025-26 Academic Year
First Year
Admitted in 2025
Fall | Spring | Summer: 27 academic credit hours each term
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,200 |
| Technology Fee | $150 |
| Activity Fee | $225 |
| Parking Fee | $160 |
| Estimated Direct Costs: | $55,735 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Housing | $16,200 |
| Food | $5,718 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $5,538 |
| Other Fees** | $213 |
| Health Insurance | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $3,800 |
| Federal Loan Disbursement Fees | $339 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs: | $34,308 |
| 2025-2026 Total Estimated COA: | $90,043 |
*Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment include:
Books, laptop/internet access/cell phone and medical equipment.
**Other Fees include:
Organizational membership and background check/drug screens test fees.
Additional Information About Indirect Costs
- Students are responsible for obtaining their own housing in the local area during the didactic phase of the curriculum. The student should be ready for travel by reliable personal vehicle.
- Since some clinical rotation sites may be away from Rome, all students should expect to be assigned to these away sites and should anticipate the need to find housing in these areas during the clinical portion of the Program. The clinical team will work with AHEC about potential housing at these away sites; however, neither AHEC nor the Program guarantees to provide housing.
- Berry College offers a variety of meal plans to commuter students. Details can be found by following this link.
- Medical insurance is required for each student. Private medical insurance options are available through the Affordable Care Act. Please refer to https://www.healthcare.gov/ for more information. You may contact the Ladd Health Center for any questions you have regarding insurance options.
- PA students will be required to maintain student membership in both AAPA & GAPA. The membership fee is one-time and will last through the course of your time in PA school.
- Accepted students will be provided with laptop specifications.
- Cost is an estimate. Accepted students will be given a comprehensive list of minimum required items by the program. Students may elect to purchase higher-grade equipment or equipment as needed for accommodations.
Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list of all expenses; it is merely an estimate. Costs may increase based on individual student selections. For questions, please contact the Program Manager: pevansthomas@berry.edu
Financial Aid
Students who are accepted as degree-seeking students into the graduate program at Berry College may be eligible for financial aid. Federal loans are available for eligible graduate students who apply for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine eligibility for these loans. Questions about financial aid can be directed to the Berry College Office of Financial Aid, Hermann Hall Room 105, or by calling 706-236-1714.
MORE ABOUT ESTIMATED COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID
Applying for Financial Aid
Graduate students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processors online using FAFSA on the Web (fafsa.gov). The Federal Student Aid Report (SAR) is generated by the federal processors in response to the student’s submission of the FAFSA. The SAR must be received by the financial-aid office (along with supporting documentation as requested by that office) to determine eligibility for any need-based financial aid. It is also required for participation in any of the federal student loan programs.
Physician Assistant Loan Repayment Program (PALRP)
- A service-cancelable loan of up to $10,000 per year to licensed physician assistants
- Assists PAs in repaying outstanding PA education loan debt
- PAs must provide direct patient care in medically underserved, rural areas of Georgia
- "Full-time" practice is a minimum of 40 hours per week (of which 32 hours must be direct patient contact while the remaining hours can be administrative)
- Contracts are awarded for one year and are renewable for an additional three terms (for a maximum of four years and $40,000)
- Funding for this program is provided solely by the State of Georgia
For more information, please visit: https://healthcareworkforce.georgia.gov/physician-assistant-loan-repayment-program.