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UNE is committed to providing a strong return for your investment in education. That means offering a quality academic experience that is within reach. Our Student Financial Services team is here to support you in the process of planning your UNE education. 

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Direct Costs

Direct costs are items directly related to studies such as tuition, program fees, and general service fees. These costs are for a single year of the two-year M.S. in Physician Assistant program.

FeeAmount
Tuition$51,670
General Services Fee$810
Program Fee$4,770
Malpractice Insurance$55

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are included in your financial aid budget. These are not direct charges from the university, but allowances that are given to cover expenses that you may incur while attending school. The allowances listed below cover 12 months of enrollment — summer, fall, and spring semesters. Students are encouraged to carefully review their budgeted amounts and plan wisely to ensure all expenses are adequately covered.

Estimated Expenses Academic Year Amounts
Living Costs $23,400
Transportation/Travel Costs  $4,800
Personal/Miscellaneous Costs $4,200 

The living expense allowances are based on the following amounts per month, for the months enrolled:

  • Living Expenses: $1,950/month (housing, food, utilities)
  • Transportation: $400/month
  • Personal/Miscellaneous: $350/month

Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment

Physician Assistant students are required to purchase books and other instructional materials for the program. These costs will vary depending on specific courses you are taking. An amount of $1,900 is budgeted for the first year of the program and $250 for the second year. Your actual expenses may vary.

Additional Information

Finance Your Education

We are here to help you finance your education so that you can earn a degree that's convenient, affordable, and still allows you to balance all of the other important aspects of your life. Several options exist to help you meet your educational costs. Student Financial Services has also created a step-by-step process for applying for aid.

Health Insurance

Students are required to enroll in UNE's Student Medical Insurance Plan unless proof of comparable insurance is demonstrated and waiver is completed online.

Open Enrollment/Waiver Periods

College of Osteopathic Medicine

6/1/2024–7/01/2024

All Other Graduate Programs

7/1/2024–8/30/2024

The cost for UNE's 2024–2025 annual health insurance policy for graduate/professional students (except first-year College of Osteopathic Medicine students) is $5,264 for the 9/01/2024–8/31/2025 coverage period. Due to a longer academic year, the health insurance rate for first-year College of Osteopathic Medicine students is $6,141 for coverage beginning on 7/1/2024–8/31/2024. 

New students whose program (M.A.T., PA, M.S.O.T.) begins in Summer 2024 are charged $1,257 for the summer coverage period of 05/22/2024–8/31/2024, and then the annual coverage rate of $5,264 (with the fall tuition billing) for coverage from 9/1/2024–8/31/2025. Students enrolled in the PSM in Ocean Food Systems Program are charged $1,257 for the summer coverage period of 5/20/2024–8/31/2025, and then the annual coverage rate of $5,264 for coverage from 9/1/2024–8/31/2025. New students should waive/enroll for the summer semester (beginning in April) and then re-enroll/waive for the following academic year, starting on July 1. 

Dependents can be added for an additional surcharge. Email Student Financial Services at sfs@une.edu for more information and breakdowns by semester, if applicable.

Contact

Student Financial Services

For information about the financial aid process call (207) 602-2342 or email Student Financial Services.