Program Costs

Expected Costs

Financial Aid - Year One	Tuition/Fees	Direct Loans	Alternative Loans**
Spring - 19 hours	$22,090	$10,250	$11,840
Summer - 18 hours	$21,470	$10,250	$11,220
Year One Total	$43,560	$20,500	$23,060

Financial Aid - Year Two	Tuition/Fees	Direct Loans	Alternative Loans**
Fall - 20 hours	$23,850	$6,834	$17,016
Spring - 18 hours	$21,470	$6,833	$14,637
Summer - 17 hours	$20,790	$6,833	$13,957
Year Two Total	$66,110	$20,500	$45,610

Financial Aid - Year Three	Tuition/Fees	Direct Loans	Alternative Loans**
Fall - 15/16 hours	$18,350/$19,570	$10,250	$8,100/$9,320
Spring - 13/12 hours	$15,910/$14,690	$10,250	$5,660/$4,440
Year Three Total	$34,260/$34,260	$20,500	$13,760/$13,760

Reliable transportation will be required for travel to off campus facilities throughout the program.

Total Estimated Tuition and Fees: $143,930

*Tuition and Fee Amounts are actual figures for the 2025-2026 year and will increase for future years. The current tuition for master’s level courses is $1,075/credit hour.

Tuition and Fees Breakdown

Tuition (2025-2026 Academic Year)	$1,075/credit hour
General Service Fee	$60/credit hour
Technology Fee	$25/credit hour
Transportation Fee	$50/semester
Spring I Course Fees	$300
Summer I Course Fees	$300
Graduation Fee	$75/Final Semester

Items Covered by Program

Medical Equipment Sets UMHB White Coats (1) UMHB Scrub Top MSPA Program Shirts (3) Background Checks (2) Drug Screen TB Screenings (2) Flu Vaccinations (2) AAPA Membership TAPA Membership PAEA EOR Exam Fees (8) PAEA EOC Exam Fee	PACKRAT Exam Fees (2) Vital Study Skills Training All Required Textbooks and Journals Pre-Matriculation Program Lecturio Software BLS ACLS OSHA Certificate Training HIPAA Certificate Training Clinical Tracking Software Student Liability Insurance Standardized Patient and Simulation Center

Additional Estimated Costs Associated with the Program

Item	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total Program
Laptop Computer (may vary based on features selected)	$1,500			$1,500
Insurance (not provided by UMHB)	$3,600	$3,600	$1,200	$8,400
Total Additional Estimated Costs Associated with the Program	$5,100	$3,600	$1,200	$9,900

Recommended Laptop Specifications:

Windows: Operating system: Windows 10, RAM: 8GB+, Processor: 3.0 Ghz, Google Chrome: latest version, Available hard drive space for downloading tests in offline mode
Mac: Operating System: OS X 10.12 Sierra or later, RAM: 8GB+, Processor: 2.7 Ghz, Google Chrome: latest version, Available hard drive space for downloading tests in offline mode

Total Estimated Living and Transportation Expenses

Item	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total Program
Rent	$12,000	$12,000	$4,000	$28,000
Utilities (electricity, water, internet, cell)	$2,400	$2,400	$800	$5,600
Transportation (car, insurance, gas)	$2,400	$4,800	$1,600	$8,800
Food (groceries and eating out)	$5,400	$5,400	$2,700	$13,500
Total Estimated Living and Transportation Expenses	$22,200	$24,600	$9,100	$55,900

Financial Aid Application

You must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for loan assistance.

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Types of Loans

DIRECT LOANS - $20,500 annually through unsubsidized loans. Students are responsible for paying all of the interest on unsubsidized loans.
GRAD PLUS LOANS - Credit-based loan available after Grad Students have utilized the annual amount $20,500 in Direct Loans.

ALTERNATIVE/PRIVATE LOANS - Managed through private lenders, issued in the student’s name and may require a co-signer. Eligibility rates, terms and conditions vary. May be used to pay the remaining costs after the Grad Scholarship and Direct Loans are applied. Learn more about alternative loans.

Tuition Refund

Tuition refunds, when approved, will be granted according to the university schedule available on the Financial Aid website.

Page last updated July 24, 2024