Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition, Fees, and Reimbursement Policy

The Weill Cornell Medicine MSHS for Physician Assistants Program tuition is estimated to increase by 7.5% for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year, compared to the 2025-2026 tuition rate. This would bring the total estimated tuition for the full program to approximately $122,685 (this amount has not been officially approved, is subject to change, and is provided for planning purposes only). In addition, program fees are expected to increase compared to the 2025-2026 fees, reflecting updated costs for program delivery and support services. As part of this update, a transportation fee will also be introduced during the clinical year to support off-site learning activities, and travel related to clinical rotations.

Class of 2027

Class of 2026

The Office of Financial Aid provides and estimated Cost of Attendance, also referred to as the student budget, to help you plan for your educational expenses. More information is available on the Student Services website.

If a student has pending financial aid, finance charges are waived and tuition will be deducted as the disbursement of loan money arrives.

Please note that this tuition cost is set for the entire period of continuous matriculation at the PA Program. This policy is subject to change.

Reimbursement for withdrawal is as follows:

If a student withdraws during the first week of didactic classes a $500.00 administrative fee is assessed.

Withdrawal during the 2‑4th week: 70%,
Withdrawal during the 5‑8th week: 50%,
Withdrawal during the 9‑12th week: 25%,
13th week and beyond: No refund.

Prior to Reimbursement all College property and/or equipment must be returned.

This tuition reimbursement policy holds for each of the three academic years.

Any individual who owes money to the University and/or has not returned any of the following items: clinic plate, I.D’s., program equipment, library books, beeper, copy card, education center access card, will not be allowed to register or re‑register in the University, receive a transcript of his or her record, have his or her academic credits certified, be granted a leave of absence, apply for or retain student housing, receive their certificate of completion or degree.

Four weeks prior to graduation:

 All outstanding fees owed to the University must be paid by cashier’s check.
All requests for reimbursement must be submitted.

All students must make appropriate arrangements for settlement of all financial obligations to Weill Cornell including but not limited to tuition, housing, equipment, and library fees as well as the return of pagers and ID badges prior to graduation.

Loan and Scholarship Programs

Your financial aid package will tell you what types of education loan programs you are eligible to accept. If you have a remaining "unmet need," you may need private or alternative loan programs to cover all your expenses.

Approximately 90% of our students are recipients of financial aid, Federal Direct Loan Program and/or Alternative Education Loans. There are scholarships available through the various PA organizations and state agencies. In addition, we maintain listings within the department regarding alternative scholarship programs available to our students. Veterans of the Armed Forces may also be eligible for benefits under the G.I. Bill.

Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans are available with certain terms and limits.

The federal FAFSA form is required for federal loan programs.

Alternative Educational Loans Program Alternative Loans, also known as Private Loans, help bridge the gap between the actual cost of your education and the limited amount the government allows you to borrow in its program.

Alternative student loans are independent of government regulation and can offer various terms for repayment, interest rates, and loan limits. The terms of these loans can vary from lender to lender, and you are offered the opportunity to choose the loan that fits your situation. The Weill Cornell Medical College has a list of preferred lenders.

Estimated Yearly Student Expenses Students enrolled in the MSHS PA Program and living at the college are not encouraged to bring an automobile to New York City because parking is expensive ($250-350/month) and students rarely have an opportunity to use their cars.

Estimated expenses are based on off-campus housing.

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