Physician Assistant Program - PA Tuition and Aid - School of Medicine and Public Health

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is the part of a student’s college expenses that supports the academic experience: courses, administration of the program and more. These numbers offer an at-a-glance overview of what it currently costs to complete the Physician Assistant (PA) program here at UW–Madison.

Program	Credits	Resident Tuition/Fees	Minnesota Resident Tuition/Fees	Non-Resident Tuition/Fees
Madison Campus Option	96	$41,818.50	$56,472.70	$84,904.18
Platteville Campus Option	96	$45,436.50	$60,090.70	$88,522.18
Wausau Campus Option	96	$41,818.50	$56,472.70	$84,904.18
Distance Education Option	96	$57,167.18	$77,150.18	$115,920.38
MPH-MPAS Dual-Degree Option	122	$57,167.18	$77,150.18	$115,920.38

*Platteville campus students are required to pay both UW–Madison segregated fees (which pay for benefits and services for students) and UW–Platteville segregated fees.

See a more extensive breakdown of these expenses by semester. You may also check the Bursar’s Office website for up-to-date information on tuition and fees.

Financial Aid

Students in the UW–Madison PA program can explore financing through federal, state or local student loans. Student loans are administered through the Office of Student Financial Aid. All financial aid applicants must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application should be filed by March 1.

A student may receive an account refund due to excess financial aid or a reduction in tuition or housing charges. Refunds may be issued via direct deposit, check, or by returning funds paid with a credit card back to the credit card.

Information on refunds

Direct PLUS loans are federal loans that graduate students can use to help pay for college.

Fellowships and Loan Repayment

University of Wisconsin fellowships are monetary awards that students use to pursue graduate studies; generally, fellowships require no work obligations on the part of the recipient
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) supports health providers through scholarships and loan repayment programs
The Health Professions Loan Assistance Program (HPLAP) offers loan repayment assistance to providers working full time in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)

PA Scholarship Opportunities

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the PA program offers a number of scholarships to current students. Access scholarship opportunities and applications through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).

Dr. Mildred H. Evans Memorial Scholarship
Andy Stolper Memorial Award
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Award
Alice Thorngate Scholarship

Affordable Housing and Internet Access

Two agencies offer more information about affordable housing in Madison:

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

Financial Wellness

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is committed to the financial wellness of our students. Our financial aid and wellness services include:

One-on-one phone and virtual appointments
Year-round financial wellness webinars that highlight topics such as budgeting, building credit, student loan management and repayment, and investing for retirement
Opportunities to meet with UW’s partner bank, UW Credit Union, to review your credit reports one-on-one with a professional
Frequent email communication regarding personal finance events, updates, and advice