Tuition Costs (2004-2005)

Five semester, intensive-start program:

Students enrolling in the intensive-start option of the Program will complete the first semester of the Program on-campus. The on-campus semester consists of 13 credits. The full-time tuition for this semester is $5490 ($458/credit hour with a maximum of 12 credits billed).

The subsequent four part-time semesters are each 6-7 credits, and tuition is charged at $458/credit hour. With an additional 25 credits completed at this rate, tuition for the part-time semesters totals $11,450.

The total tuition costs of this completion option are $16,940.

Six semester, completely part-time program:

Students enrolling in this option will complete all six semesters on a part-time basis, with no extended residency on the Emory campus. Tuition charges for each semester are $458/credit hour, with students enrolling in 6-7 credits each semester. There are a total of 38 credits in this completion option.

The total tuition costs of this completion option are $17,404.

Other Anticipated Costs (2004-2005)

University Fees (Activity Fee, Disability/Preventive Health fee) :  approximately $262/year (portions of which may be waived)

Textbooks - estimated $200/semester.

Computer - (see Technology Specifications). Anticipated costs of new hardware and software (if needed) $1200-2000.

Internet access - Approximate costs estimated from $15/month (dial-up) to $45/month (DSL)

Health insurance - students must provide proof of health insurance, or purchase a student policy available through the University.

Course Exemption

Students may apply for exemption from specific courses, based upon comparable prior course work or experience. Written preliminary request for exemption should be submitted to the Emory PA Program Director, and to the Coordinator of the Career Masters of Medical Science degree program. See Credit for Experience or Courses.

Financial Aid

Students maintaining enrollment of at least 6 credits / semester can apply for financial aid from Emory University. More information is available here. It should be noted that the Financial Aid website shows an April 1 deadline. This is a preferential deadline. While it is desirable to have all materials submitted by that time, your are able to submit applications for financial aid beyond that date. Later submissions may delay financial aid, and could possibly limit award amounts depending upon funding sources allotted and used.

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