Estimated total current tuition and fees that the student incurs for the entire 27-month Physician Assistant (PA) program, totaling 86 semester credit hours is as follows:
Resident Tuition & Curriculum Fees (Tuition & Institution and Program Fees) $67,225*
Non-Resident Tuition & Curriculum Fees (Tuition & Institution and Program Fees) $103,173*
*Estimate based on Bursar’s tuition memo. We encourage you to visit the UNM Bursar's Office to view current rates as well as details on fees and refund policies. Tuition and fees are subject to change annually by action of the UNM Board of Regents.
Total other costs related to program including health insurance (which may be waived): $20,623
Additional costs may include expenses related to mandatory off-site clinical clerkships.
You will be expected to have a laptop with internet access and Microsoft Office that meets the UNM PA Program’s technical guidelines.
Estimated total incurred by the student for the entire ARC-PA accredited program, including tuition, fees, and other costs related to the program:
Resident $87,848
Non-Resident $123,796
Financial Aid guidance is provided through the UNM Health Sciences Financial Aid Office. All PA students are encouraged to work with the Health Sciences Financial Aid Office for assistance financing their education.
The PA Program is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to admitted students who meet the criteria outlined. Scholarship application information is provided to students currently enrolled in the program.
Please see below for scholarship opportunities to help finance your PA education. This is not a complete list of all the financial resources out there and is accurate at the time this is published. Changes may occur over time.
UNM Specific Programs
Most of these scholarships are awarded by the PA Program after students are admitted and enrolled in the program.
Danielle K. Brown Endowed Scholarship
This is an endowed scholarship made possible by the generous donation from Mrs. Brown after her husband received memorable care from a PA in the past. It is awarded by the PA Program.
La Tierra Sagrada Society Physician Assistant Scholarship
This is one of several need-based scholarships organized by the university for various health science programs, including the PA Program.
New Mexico Academy of Physician Assistant Scholarship
This is a need-based scholarship for those interested in caring for those in the rural/underserved communities of New Mexico.
The Norm Taslitz, PhD, Physician Assistant Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was created as a memorial scholarship for Dr. Norm Taslitz, PhD. Norm was instrumental in the inception and development of the UNM PA Program. This is also a need-based scholarship that is awarded by the PA Program.
UNM Graduate Student Scholarships
UNM Graduate Studies provides a listing of financial resources as a service for graduate students at the University of New Mexico.
Federally Funded Scholarship and Loan Repayment Options
The US Military, depending on branch and commitment, will pay money towards your loans through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)
Programs through Indian Health Services (IHS) and the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) offer both scholarship programs as well as loan repayment programs. Typically, the financial assistance awarded is correlated to the number of years of service agreed to.
State of New Mexico Programs
The state of New Mexico is actively recruiting providers to move to New Mexico due to the fact that much of our state is considered “underserved.” There are tax incentives for providers already working in the state as well as both scholarship and loan repayment programs. The amount of financial support in these programs generally depends on the amount of funding they receive and the number of years of service you commit to.
Other Organizations Offering Scholarships
This is not a complete list of all funding opportunities. Changes to this list may occur over time. This list is intended as a resource and should not be considered as financial advice, endorsement, or support from the University of New Mexico, the UNM School of Medicine, the UNM PA Program, or any of its faculty and staff. Please consult your financial advisor when evaluating if these programs might be right for you and your situation.