Tuition & Fees
ANNUAL EXPENSE ESTIMATES FOR PA STUDENTS (Updated 5/28/24)*
Estimates provided are based on State Board of Education-approved tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year. | ISU refund policy
| Students attending Meridian & Pocatello Resident |
Students attending Meridian & Pocatello Non-Resident |
Students attending Caldwell † (College of Idaho) |
|
| Full Time Tuition & Fees* | $4,305.00 | $4,305.00 | $13,350.00 |
| Graduate Fee | $1,456.00 | $1,456.00 | $1,456.00 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | NA | $9,555.00 | NA |
| ISU Administrative Fee | NA | NA | $667 |
| Program Fee | $9,017.00 | $9,244.00 | $9,244.00 |
| Semester Total | $14,778.00 | $24,560.00 | $24,717.00 |
| One Year Total (3 semesters) | $44,334.00 | $73,680.00 | $74,151.00 |
| Program Total (6 semesters)* | $88,668.00 | $147,360.00 | $148,302.00 |
| Indirect Cost Estimate** | $ 47,108.00 | $ 47,108.00 | $ 47,108.00 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $135,776.00 | $194,468.00 | $195,410.00 |
*This is an estimate only. Tuition and fees are subject to annual adjustments.
**Indirect Cost Estimate is provided by the ISU Financial Aid Office (A3.12f)
| Housing and Food (off-campus) | |
| Year 1 | $16,635.00 |
| Year 2 | $16,635.00 |
| Transportation | |
| Year 1 | $ 2,544.00 |
| Year 2 | $ 5,044.00 |
| Books and Supplies* | |
| Year 1 | $ 4,750.00 |
| Year 2 | $ 1,500.00 |
| Indirect Cost Estimate Total (6 semesters) | $47,108.00 |
*Books and Supplies
- Laptop Computer
- Textbooks
- Parking Pass
- Medical Equipment
- Required Equipment
- Stethoscope (Good Quality - Littman Cardiology IV or Tycos Harvey Elite Cardiology)
- Suture Training Kit & Tensioning Base
- 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 (adult/child & infant)
- Short White Lab Coat
- Scrubs - (no substitutions, ordering information available from the PA program)
- Suggested Equipment
- 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
- Surgical Knot Tying Board
- Required Equipment
Medical Insurance: All students must have active health insurance coverage. For details and options, please visit the ISU Health Center website.
Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants Conference: Didactic year students are required to attend the IAPA Conference each April in Boise. This multi-day event offers medical education sessions and networking opportunities with professionals and peers. Students are responsible for covering transportation, lodging, meals, and registration fees. To help offset costs, the PA Student Society (PASS) organizes a fundraiser each year.
†The Caldwell campus operates through a public-private partnership between Idaho State University (ISU) and The College of Idaho (C of I). As a private institution, C of I does not receive state funding to support facilities or other expenses related to educating ISU PA students. As a result, all students at the Caldwell campus, regardless of Idaho residency, follow a single fee schedule.
Employment Policy
Employment during the Didactic Year is discouraged and strictly prohibited during class hours. During the Clinical Year, employment is strongly discouraged and not allowed during scheduled rotation hours.
Financial Resources
Please note: For more information regarding residency, check the ISU Residency website.
Grants
Please visit Fastweb to learn more about grant opportunities.
Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP):
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare offers grant funds for projects seeking to improve access care in rural and underserved areas in Idaho.
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 online 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 online or by calling the ISU Scholarship Office at (208) 282-3315.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship:
Information for this scholarship may be found online.
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.
WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education)
Idaho State University is a member of the WICHE Program. ISU PA students from Alaska, Nevada, Wyoming or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) may apply for WICHE funding through the WICHE office online.
Mailing address
WICHE
3035 Center Green Drive, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301-2204
Loan Repayment
State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP):
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare offers a program for providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program:
The NHSC offers a program for providers working in designated HPSAs.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF):
The federal government's Federal Student Aid office within the U.S. Department of Education offers a program for those employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, tribal government, or non-profit organization.