Finance & Expenses
Projected Annual Expenses
ANNUAL EXPENSE ESTIMATES FOR PA STUDENTS (Updated 4/25/12)*
(Estimates are for the 2012-2013 academic year)
University refund policy
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| * Full Time ISU Tuition & Fees: | $3,035 | $3,035 |
| Graduate Class Fee: | $540 | $540 |
| Non-Resident Tuition: | NA | $5,900 |
| Program Student Fees: | $5,938 | $6,607 |
| Total per Semester: | $9,513 | $16,082 |
| Total for One Year (3 semesters): | $28,539 | $48,246 |
| * Total for Two Years (6 semesters): | $57,078 | $96,492 |
Other Associated Costs (as applicable):
| Laptop Computer: | $2,500 (variable) |
$2,500 (variable) |
| Textbooks: | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| ** Medical Equipment: | $750 (variable) |
$750 (variable) |
| * Biology Lab Fees (First Year only): | $100 | $100 |
| *** Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) Conference: | $400 (variable) |
$400 (variable) |
| * Medical Insurance ($1,850 per year): Health insurance fee can be waived if student can show proof of insurance. |
$3,700 | $3,700 |
| * Computer Account ($100 per year:) REQUIRED! |
$200 | $200 |
| * Parking Pass ($100 per year): | $200 | $200 |
*All Costs and fees are subject to change. Contact the program for the latest changes and estimates. Tuition and Fees are adjusted on an annual basis.
** Required Equipment List: Stethoscope (Good Quality - Littman Cardiology III or Tycos Harvey Elite Cardiology), Tape Measure, Rosenbaum Near Vision Chart (pocket eye chart), Reflex Hammer (neurologic hammer), 2 - Tuning Forks (128 Hz and 512 Hz), Pocket Mask for CPR, Short White Lab Coat.
** Highly Suggested Items: Blood Pressure Cuff (good quality), Otoscope / Ophthalmoscope Set (Welch Allen 3.5 v Halogen Classic Diagnostic set as a minimum standard with insufflator, a nasal illuminator can be added for a few more dollars), Medical Bag for Equipment.
*** IAPA Conference: The PA Student Society (PASS) conducts a fundraiser to help defray some of the cost of attending the conference. At the high end, a student might pay for the drive to Sun Valley, a few meals, $75 for registration and $105/night times 3 for lodging. A successful student fundraiser may cover all expenses.
Employment
- Employment in the didactic portion of the program is discouraged.
- Employment in the clinical portion of the program is not permitted.
Financial Resources
ISU Financial Aid Office: www.isu.edu/finaid.
Please note: State law does not allow Idaho State University to grant Non-Resident Tuition waivers to non-residents attending the PA program. For more information regarding residency, check out ISU's website at http://www.isu.edu/enroll/admissions/rinfo.shtml or contact the Office of Admissions at 208-282-2475.
Grants
Please visit http://fastweb.monster.com/ to learn more about grant opportunities.
Loans
ISU PA students can apply for Federal and private
loans through the Financial Aid Office.
Note: Due to the considerable costs of PA education, the program
advises applicants to begin the financial aid process early. More
information about the application process and fees is available on-line
at www.isu.edu/finaid or by
calling the ISU Financial Aid office at 208-282-2756.
Scholarships
General Scholarships:
ISU PA students can apply for general scholarships through the Scholarship Office. Applications and more information are available at: www.isu.edu/scholar/graduate.shtml or by calling the ISU Scholarship Office at 208-282-3315.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship
Information for this scholarship may be found at http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarship/.
Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students:
This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged students in the health professions. The goal of the program is to increase the number of well-trained people who are in the health professions workforce, particularly those who serve in health professions shortage areas and those in primary care.
Rural American Scholarship Fund:
Information for this scholarship may be found at www.ruralasf.org. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted by March 1st.
WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education)
Idaho State University is a member of the WICHE Program. ISU PA students from Alaska, Arizona, Nevador or Wyoming may apply for WICHE funding through the WICHE office online at www.wiche.edu.
Mailing address
WICHE
3035 Center Green Drive, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301-2204