Estimated Program Tuition & Fees
This document is subject to change due to changing tuition costs each academic year. The UKPA program will update the tuition and fee document for each new incoming cohort before matriculation in January. Click here for the UKPA estimated tuition and fee spreadsheet breakdown. You may use the links below to find the more information about tuition fees of the academic year.
Financial Aid
In regards to financial aid, you may go to UK's Financial Aid webpage for information about student loans and academic scholarships. The University of Kentucky provides a list of financial aid counselors to contact if you have any questions. Additionally, they also welcome walk-in appointments. Please go here to locate your financial aid counselor. The College of Health Sciences is also in the process of hiring a college financial aid counselor for all CHS programs. Information will be updated here when the individual is hired.
Scholarship
In addition to the academic scholarships available at UK, you may search for scholarships on the Graduate School website. The College of Health Sciences also provides small competitive scholarships to students in CHS programs. You may find more information about CHS scholarships here.
UKPA Scholarships
UKPA Mission Scholarship:
Criteria: Awarded each year to a student(s) who demonstrate their commitment to the mission of the UK PA program. Students named for this award emulate the mission of the UK PA program through their work, service, or advocacy for rural healthcare, underserved populations, and improving the health of Kentucky or the PA profession. Students awarded must be in good academic standing and have unmet financial needs.
Students complete a scholarship application to the program and are reviewed by the UKPA Scholarship & Awards Committee for selection.
Eligible to students following the end of their didactic phase of training (e.g. 2nd-year students).
Scholarship amount varies each year and is included in the Fall semester tuition (clinical year).
Daus Family Scholarship:
Criteria: Awarded each year to a student(s) who demonstrates leadership. Students named for this award must have a record of demonstrating leadership either in a formal or informal role. Students awarded must be in good academic standing and have unmet financial needs.
Students complete a scholarship application to the program and are reviewed by the UKPA Scholarship & Awards Committee for selection.
Eligible to students following the end of their didactic phase of training (e.g. 2nd-year students).
Scholarship amount varies each year and is included in the Fall semester tuition (clinical year).
Commitment to Rural Health Award:
Criteria: Available to UKPA Morehead campus students and is awarded annually to a student(s) who demonstrates a commitment to rural health. This award hopes to support and encourage the recipient as well as other students who share a passion for improving the health and well-being of rural communities.
Students complete an award application to the program and are reviewed by the UKPA Scholarship & Awards Committee for selection.
Eligible to students following the end of their didactic phase of training (e.g. 2nd-year students).
Award amount varies each year and the cash award is given in the Summer semester (clinical year).
Tiffany Fahringer-Underwood Award:
Criteria: This award is in honor of Professor Emeritus David Fahringer’s daughter to a student who embodies Tiffany’s love for education & helping others no matter where they are in life. This award is based on service to others, compassion for medical mission work, as well as a student in good standing with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.
Students are nominated by the Program faculty & staff for selection
Student(s) receive this cash award in June at their graduation celebration.
Heriberto Sanchez Scholarship:
Criteria: The UK College of Health Sciences established the Heriberto Sanchez Physician Assistant Scholarship in memory of a friend of the Physician Assistant Studies Program who inspired dedication, service, and compassion. To be considered for the scholarship, students must be currently enrolled in the program and demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to students dedicated to practicing primary care in communities of great need.
Students complete a scholarship application to the program and are reviewed by the UKPA Scholarship & Awards Committee for selection.
All PAS students are eligible to apply.
Scholarship amount varies each year and is included in the Fall semester tuition.
Joe Meadors Scholarship:
Criteria: Mr. Meadors is a UKPA alum who created a scholarship endowment to support students in need. Students named for this award demonstrate commitment to the mission of the UKPA Program and the state of Kentucky. Students awarded must be in good academic standing and have unmet financial needs.
Students complete an award application to the program and are reviewed by the UKPA Scholarship & Awards Committee for selection.
All PAS students are eligible to apply.
Scholarship amount varies each year and is included in the Fall semester tuition.