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costs
for PA students matriculating in Fall 2008 are:
First Year
$27,843 divided into three equal installments.
Second
Year
$27,843 divided into three equal installments.
Tuition is
charged each term of enrollment for Fall, Spring and Summer
terms. There is no tuition difference for in-state and out-of-state
residents. Additional first and second year program costs are instruments,
books, student fees (including a computer fee), rent, food, health
insurance, and personal miscellaneous expenses. Housing costs in
Durham are moderate in comparison to the rest of the country. A
line item budget is normally ready in January of each year for the
next academic year. The budget will be included in the interview
packet and may also be obtained by contacting the Office of Financial
Aid at financial_aid@mc.duke.edu
or 919-684-6649. Click on this link for more detailed information regarding the 2008-2009 academic year student charges.
All students
are required to carry adequate health insurance throughout their
enrollment in the PA program. If the student does not elect to take
the Duke Student Accident and Sickness Insurance policy ($1,690
annually), evidence of other comparable health insurance coverage
must be provided. In addition, the Student Health Fee ($819 annually)
is mandatory for all students. The Student Health Center Website is
http://healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu.
Financial
Aid
Financial aid application packets are distributed during the
financial aid session of the admission interview. Students are requested
to submit all the required information as soon as possible.
All financial aid awards are made on the basis of documented financial
need. Required documents include the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), DUMC Financial Aid Application, and prior year
federal income tax returns. PA applicants may complete an application on the
FAFSA
website.
Qualified students
may be eligible for Stafford Loans up to $21,000 ($8,500 Subsidized
and $12,500 Unsubsidized) and private alternative loans for the
remaining educational costs up to the school approved Cost of Education
budget. Limited scholarship funds through the PA program are also
available. Applicants are also encouraged to request information
and application forms from clubs, organizations, foundations and
agencies as soon as possible after applying for admission to the
program. The Internet and many libraries have information on various
sources of funding. Other known sources of funding include:
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The
North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and
Mathematics provides financial assistance in the form of
loans up to $6,500/year for North Carolina residents. These
loans may be canceled through approved service in shortage areas,
public institutions, or private practice. Applications can be
obtained by visiting the NC
State Education Assistance Authority web site or writing
to NC State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14223 RTP,
NC 27709-4223 Phone 919-549-8614.
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The
U.S. Public Health Service has several programs that offer
scholarships, stipends and loan repayment to PA students who
commit to varying periods of employment in medically underserved
settings. Information on these programs may be obtained by calling
1(800) 221-9393 or visiting the National
Health Service Corps (NHSC) web site. One program offered
by the U.S. Public Health Service is the National Health Service
Corps (NHSC) Scholars Program. In the past 15 years, 54 Duke
students have been awarded scholarships to attend the PA Program
through the NHSC. We strongly urge PA applicants to consider
application to the NHSC program.
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Student
Financial Aid for North Carolinians. A booklet outlining
sources of funding specifically for North Carolina Residents.
This booklet is available at financial aid offices and local
libraries. Or visit the Student
Financial Aid for North Carolinians web site.
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Financial
Aid information is also available by writing to the American
Academy of Physician Assistants 950 Washington Street Alexandria,
VA 22314-1552. Phone 703-836-2272, or visiting the American
Academy of Physician Assistants web site.
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Individual
State Information-Grants and Guaranty Agencies
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Armed
Services Scholarship Programs:
Navy:
Navy Officer Programs Suite 120, 801 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, 27605-1130.
(800) 662-7568
Army:
Army Medical Recruiting 3000 Highwood Blvd., Leatherwood Building
, Suite 316, Raleigh, NC 27604-1041. (919) 872-4531.
Air Force:
Health Professions Recruiter, 4030 Wake Forest Rd., Suite 205,
Raleigh, NC 27609-6262. (919) 850-9724.
- Employment:
Some first year students
are employed part-time; however, the rigor of the academic curriculum
usually prevents the student from maintaining part-time employment.
Students who wish to be employed during their training must comply
with the program’s academic schedule and are prohibited from
working more than twenty hours per week. Part-time employment
must never interfere with class or clinical schedules. Any student
unable to maintain adequate academic standing will be asked to
terminate his/her employment. Because of the demands of the clinical
year, it is difficult or impossible for the second-year student
to work.
OTHER INFORMATION
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
The
Financial Aid Information Page
fastWEB
US
Department of Education
The
Student Guide
United
Negro College Fund
The American Indian College Fund
Hispanic
Scholarship Fund
Sallie
Mae
If you
have any questions or concerns regarding financial aid, please do
not hesitate to contact:
Office
of Financial Aid
0120 Purple Zone Duke Clinic
Box 3067
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
Telephone: 919-684-6649
Fax: 919-684-2593
E-mail address: financial_aid@mc.duke.edu
WebSite: Office
of Financial Aid
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