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Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes '65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program Financial Policies & Tuition Costs

Financial Policies and Tuition Costs (A3.12f)

The cost of the Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes ‘65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program includes tuition and the mandatory program fee. The total program cost is divided equally among the seven academic terms of the program. Tuition and fees are set by 91ÌÒÉ« Scott’s Board of Trustees and are subject to change each academic year.

Enrollment Deposit

A non-refundable enrollment deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance to be enrolled. This deposit will be applied to the student's first tuition bill.

Background Check

91ÌÒÉ«’s Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes ‘65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program has partnered with Certiphi Screening to provide a national criminal background check (CBC) process for accepted applicants. If you accept an offer of admission from 91ÌÒÉ«, Certiphi Screening will email you with instructions on how to complete the background check process. Receipt of this email indicates that the CBC is required as part of your enrollment to the program. All associated costs for the background check are the sole financial responsibility of the student. See “Background Checks and Drug Screen Policies” for additional information.

Entrance Health Requirements 

91ÌÒÉ« has partnered with ACEMAPP Assure for health screening and immunization compliance. Prior to matriculation into the Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes ‘65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program all students are required to provide an updated medical examination form, which includes a current physical examination and TB screening, and documentation that the required immunizations and vaccinations have been completed. 

All associated costs for satisfying the entrance health requirements are the sole financial responsibility of the student. See “Health Requirements Policy” for additional information.

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Program tuition and mandatory fees effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. The mandatory program fee for the Cornwall Hawkes PA Program covers the cost of services such as student medical equipment, institutional subscriptions to common PA education library resources, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) membership, American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) student membership, ACEMAPP membership, Advantage Students, PANCE test prep, and other related expenses.

• Total tuition (102 credit hours): $109,500
  
• Total program fees: $5,000 
• Estimated total tuition & fees per academic term: $16,357

The Cornwall Hawkes PA Program takes place over 24-consecutive months, spanning over three academic years. See below for a breakdown of tuition and fees by semester.

Additional Expenses

Below are possible costs that students should also consider:

• Graduation Fee: $150
• Books and Supplies: $3,500 for the program, estimated.
• Parking Fee: Students who wish to park on campus will need to pay an annual parking registration fee of $100 or $50 for one semester. 
• Food/Housing: A total annual projected cost of $20,665 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters combined. 
• Personal/Transportation:  A total annual projected cost of $3,986 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters combined. 
• Federal Direct Loan Fees: A total of $213 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters combined. 
• Health Insurance: varies by insurance carrier***
  
  • ***All students are required to carry adequate health insurance throughout their enrollment in the Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes ‘65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program offered by 91ÌÒÉ« Scott, but may opt out by providing proof of comparable insurance prior to matriculation. Information regarding plan options and rates will become available in early spring 2026. Cost varies per insurance carrier.

Housing/Transportation

• During the didactic phase of the curriculum, students are responsible for obtaining their own housing in the metro Atlanta area and should have access to a personal vehicle. 
• Some clinical rotation sites, or Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPEs), may require travel to sites outside of metropolitan Atlanta. Students are responsible for all costs associated with these clinical rotations, including travel, parking, and living expenses.  
• The clinical team will work with the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) network to identify potential housing at these sites; however, neither AHEC nor the program guarantees housing. 

Refund Policy (A1.02k)

A refund refers to college charges that are refunded to the student and/or to the financial aid sources that covered those charges. Refunds are made within 30 days of the student’s complete withdrawal from the college. Students who withdraw from all classes at 91ÌÒÉ« Scott on or before the first class day of a semester will receive a full refund of any payment made toward tuition and student program fees. The $500 enrollment deposit is non-refundable. 

91ÌÒÉ« Scott's institutional refund schedule* for tuition when a student withdraws from a course is:

• 90 percent tuition refund (per class) when withdrawal is within the first week of the semester
• 50 percent tuition refund (per class) when withdrawal is before the end of the third week of the semester
• 25 percent tuition refund (per class) when withdrawal is before the end of the sixth week of the semester
• No refunds after the end of the sixth week of the semester 

The semester begins with the first day of regularly scheduled classes, as noted on the academic calendar maintained by the Office of Registrar. The first week of the semester is the seven-day period beginning on the first day of class. The point of withdrawal is measured in weeks, and the student is considered to have withdrawn within a given week, as defined above, if the withdrawal date is prior to the end of that week.

The date of withdrawal from the college and emergency leaves of absence is defined as the last date of class attendance. The notification date for withdrawals from one or more classes is defined as the date when the Office of Graduate Advising receives notification from the student. The student must initiate the withdrawal process by contacting their program director and then complete the appropriate digital form. Withdrawal is complete upon receipt of the completed form’s electronic submission.

*This is an approximate refund schedule. Exact dates are published at the end of this Catalog.