2020/2021

• All budgets are estimated costs and subject to change.

• The budget is for the student and educational expenses during the period of enrollment only.

2020/2021 Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies	First Year 12 Months	Second Year 12 Months
Tuition & Fees
Tuition	44,065	44,065
Student Body Fees	40	20
Graduation Fees	0	350
Exam Soft	60	60
SEP/Medical Equipment	1,111	N/A
Total Fees	45,276	44,495
Budget Items/Estimated Costs
Books & Supplies	2,164	N/A
Living Expenses (R&B/Personal)	22,323	20,463
Transportation	3,635	8,206
PANCE Board Exam	N/A	475
Background Check & Finger Printing	85	N/A
CPR	N/A	90
Total Budget Components	28,207	29,234
Loan Fees
Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fees	217	217
Grad PLUS Loan Fees	2,245	2,264
Total Loan Fees	2,462	2,481
Total Budget	75,945	76,210

The average indebtedness for the WesternU Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program for the last 4 years:

2016 Graduates	$119,316
2017 Graduates	$121,914
2018 Graduates	$121,031
2018 Graduates	$129,888

This was based on graduates that had WesternU debt.

The Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies has three disbursements per academic year.  One in the fall before school starts, one in the spring and one in the summer.  Please go to Student YOU Portal for your actual disbursement date information for your program.

 To see a sample of what your loan repayment schedule may look like, please visit the Federal Student Aid Repayment Estimator Calculator.