PA school is a major investment, and we understand that you may have questions and concerns about financing your education. We are here to help you explore your options for financial aid and connect you with resources.

Current students: The Office of Financial Aid has a Financial Aid Course in Canvas that is used as a repository for students to access financial aid information quickly.

Physician Assistant Student Cost of Attendance 2023 - 2024

How is Cost of Attendance determined?

Cost of Attendance is the total amount of aid, including scholarships, grants and loans, that you are eligible to receive for the entire year. The Cost of Attendance is derived based on living expenses in the Winston-Salem area and information from student surveys. The amount provided each year allows a Wake Forest University School of Medicine student to live comfortably alone, not luxuriously. Cutting costs in any way, including getting a roommate, budgeting money for food and other expenses, and living as frugally as possible are recommended.

It is not required that you accept the full Cost of Attendance each year. The amount you accept is flexible. You are allowed to return funds if you accept too much or request more if you run short as long as you stay within the Cost of Attendance.

Scholarships

Service Commitment Scholarships

Read the PA Financial Aid Newsletter.

Apply for Financial Aid

Application Submission  
FAFSA Available October 1  
FAFSA Deadline March 1  
Award Notification  
Financial Aid Award Letters Emailed Between April 10 - 25  
Federal Loan Disbursement Dates
(Refunds to students are direct deposited within 14 days of disbursement date)
Date student receives refund
PA1-B - Summer 2023 June 2, 2023 June 9, 2023
PA1 - Summer 2023 June 2, 2023 June 9, 2023
PA2 - Summer 2023 May 15, 2023 May 19, 2023
PA1-B - Fall 2023 September 11, 2023 September 15, 2023
PA1 - Fall 2023 September 11, 2023 September 15, 2023
PA2 - Fall 2023 August 21, 2023 August 25, 2023
PA1-B - Spring 2024 January 2, 2024 January 5, 2024
PA1 - Spring 2024 January 2, 2024 January 5, 2024
PA2 - Spring 2024 January 2, 2024 January 5, 2024
120 Day Federal Loan Excess Fund Return   
PA1-B - Summer 2023 September 4, 2023  
PA1 - Summer 2023 September 4, 2023  
PA2 - Summer 2023 August 14, 2023  
PA1-B - Fall 2023 December 19, 2023  
PA1 - Fall 2023 December 19, 2023  
PA2 - Fall 2023 December 2, 2023  
PA1-B - Spring 2024 April 10, 2024  
PA1 - Spring 2024 April 10, 2024  
PA2 - Spring 2024 April 10, 2024