PA Program Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Use this page to plan for the cost of your PA education at OHSU.
On this page, you’ll find information about:
PA program tuition and fees
Tuition and fee totals are based on the 2025–2026 academic year.
| Tuition and fees | Cost per term | Total cost (9 terms) |
|---|---|---|
| Resident/non-resident tuition | $11,250 | $101,250 |
| University fees | $583 | $5,247 |
| Student council fee | $17 | $153 |
| Dental insurance* | $111 | $999 |
| Major medical insurance* | $2,302 | $20,718 |
| Total | $14,263 | $128,367 |
*OHSU requires major medical and dental insurance and automatically enrolls students in the Student Health Insurance Plan. If you have other major group coverage you may opt out. Review student health insurance fees.
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Estimated books, supplies and additional costs
The estimated textbooks, supplies and eligible testing costs below are based on standard enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year.
Program year Summer Fall Winter Spring Total for year 1st year $2,011 $511 $511 $511 $3,454 2nd year $494 $259 $259 $809 $1,731 3rd year $300 $0 $0 $0 $300 Additional costs
Licensure, certification and credentialing fees typically occur in the second year and run about $550.
OHSU scholarships
OHSU President’s Fund Scholarship
- Award amount: Full tuition and fees throughout the normal length of your program
- Who is considered: Students entering specific degree programs in health care, including the Physician Associate program
- How to apply: All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
OHSU Provost Excellence Scholarship
- Award amount: Half of your tuition and fees throughout the normal length of your program
- Who is considered: Students entering specific degree programs in health care, including the Physician Associate program
- How to apply: All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
OHSU Promising Scholar Award
- Award amount: About $2,000
- Who is considered: OHSU School of Medicine Graduate Studies Program applicants
- How to apply: All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.
OHSU PA Leadership and Service Scholarship (PALSS)
- Award amount: $5,000
- Who is considered: Enrolled OHSU PA students qualify if they have volunteer or community service that is documented and show interest, initiative and advocacy for others. The scholarship also recognizes leadership potential and ongoing service.
- Details: The program awards two scholarships each year — one to an academic-year student and one to a clinical-year student. We base the award mainly on merit but also consider financial need.
- How to apply: Applications open each spring.
OHSU Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative (SHOI)
- Award amount: Full tuition and fees throughout the length of your program
- Who is considered: Students from Oregon entering specific clinical degree programs are eligible. In return, students agree to practice in a rural or underserved community for the first few years of their career.
Learn more about the Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative.
Outside scholarships
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) scholarships
- Award amount: $1,000 to $10,000 or more
- Deadline: April 1; submit as soon as possible after Nov. 1.
- How to apply: Apply for OSAC scholarships.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program
- Award amount: Up to $120,000, plus a monthly stipend
- Deadline: April 4
- Who is considered: Students attending or accepted to attend OHSU full-time in specific degree programs who also commit to serving in an underserved area after graduating
- How to apply: Learn about NHSC Scholarship Program eligibility requirements and apply.
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Financial aid
OHSU offers financial assistance to help qualified students attend. Explore financial aid options.
Loan repayment programs
Primary Care Loan Forgiveness program
- Amount: One or more years of tuition and fees
- Requirements: Students must commit to practice at an approved rural Oregon site after graduation
- Deadline: Visit their website for the most up-to-date deadline.
- How to apply: Visit Primary Care Loan Forgiveness page
AHEC Scholars program
The AHEC Scholars program is a two-year program that prepares health profession students for practice in rural and underserved communities. Learn more about AHEC, including how participation makes you eligible to apply for the Primary Care Loan Forgiveness program.
National Health Service Corps
- Amount: Up to $170,000 loan repayment
- Requirements: Minimum of two years full-time commitment to work at a National Health Service Corps approved site
- Deadline: Visit their website for the most up-to-date deadline
- How to apply: Visit the HRSA website
Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment program
- Amount: Up to $150,000 loan repayment
- Requirements: Students must commit to practice at an approved rural Oregon site for 3 years in the specialty of family medicine or general practice, general internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics or obstetrics and gynecology
- Deadline: Visit their website for the most up-to-date deadline.
- How to apply: Visit the Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program page
Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment program
- Amount: Up to $100,000 loan repayment
- Requirements: Must be a physician assistant providing at least 16 hours of behavioral health care services per week, including direct or telehealth patient/client care, care coordination, case management, charting and clinical supervision
- Deadline: Visit their website for the most up-to-date deadline.
- How to apply: Visit the Oregon Health Authority website
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Amount: The remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you’ve made 120 qualifying monthly payments
- Requirements: Must be employed full-time by the government or not-for-profit organization and have made 120 qualifying monthly payments on your loans
- Deadline: Visit their website for the most up-to-date deadline.
- How to apply: Visit the PSLF website
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- Email: paprgm@ohsu.edu
- Call: 503-494-3633