Each academic year the Board of Trustees of the University sets the tuition and fee rates. The tuition rate for the academic year 2011-12 is $1152 per credit hour. The number of credit hours for the academic year are outlined in the chart below.
The credits for each term are "capped" at 11 credit hours for the purpose of tuition. MSHS/MPH1 students will also have their tuition capped at 11 credits but please refer to the MSHS/MPH suggested curriculum.
| Summer 2012 | Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 | Summer 2013 | |
| You will registered for | 19 credit hours | 22 credit hours | 18 credit hours | 12 credit hours |
| You will be charged for | 11 credit hours | 11 credit hours | 11 credit hours | 11 credit hours |
| Tuition rate per credit hour | $1,181 | $1,181 | $1,181 | $1,181 |
| Estimated Tuition (includes Student Association fee of $1.50 per credit up to 15 credits and $75 orientation fee for the first semester) | $13,088.50 | $13,013.50 | $13,013.50 | $13,009* |
* Subject to increase
Tuition rates are subject to change without notice.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance website provides information regarding financial aid. To obtain financial aid forms and additional information you may visit the financial aid office website. If you receive financial aid, please pay close attention to all instructions in the award letter. The Health Sciences Office of Student Services will provide you with specific information in late March.
The GW PA program is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to students demonstrating financial need. These renewable scholarships require students to maintain a 3.0 GPA and range from $3500 – $7000 per year.
In addition to university scholarships and grants, there are a number of other scholarships available through the Physician Assistant Foundation, PA Veteran's Caucus, local state chapters of the AAPA and local and national philanthropic organizations.
The federally funded National Health Service Corps is a competitive scholarship program that also has generous loan repayment opportunities for health professionals who agree to serve in medically underserved primary care settings. If you are interested in programs such as these, we encourage you to research them to see if they may be applicable for you.
The Office of the Dean for Health Sciences Programs provides an additional point of contact for financial aid issues. Please contact the Health Sciences Office of Student Services at (202) 994-4241.
