  {"id":180,"date":"2025-02-05T21:06:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/dmsc\/?page_id=180"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T17:06:43","slug":"tuition-financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/dmsc\/tuition-financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuition &#038; Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Paying for Your Education<\/h2>\n<p>The DMSc program is a 36-credit program over four academic semesters. For Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 cohorts, total program cost is $27,900. This includes up to 35 AAPA Category 1 CME. Financial assistance including partnership grants, alumni discount and federal loans are available to degree-seeking students. If your employer provides CME and tuition assistance, you may be able to apply for tuition reimbursement for the program.<\/p>\n<p>For those who qualify, there are financial aid resources available to assist students with meeting the cost of college, including loans, scholarships, and grants. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/studentfinancial\/\">Student Financial Services<\/a> department works individually with students to help them understand financial options and payment plans. No matter what stage a student is in, we are here to help. Please refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/studentfinancial\/tuition\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Financial Services webpage<\/a> for the current tuition and fees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>TUITION GRANTS<\/h2>\n<h4>PA Educator Grant<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you involved in PA education as faculty, adjunct faculty, or preceptor for a PA program within the last 12 months? If so, you are eligible to apply for our PA Educator Grant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA Educator Grant Details:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Over $5,000 in savings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Save $140 per credit*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cohort Availability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 recipients per cohort to start in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selection Process:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Spots are strictly limited to 5 recipients per cohort, so apply early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Note: Grants and discounts cannot be stacked or combined.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Augsburg Partnership Grant<\/h4>\n<p>Individuals who are employed by corporations\/institutions participating in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/grad\/partnership-grant\/\">Augsburg Partnership Grant<\/a> program and enrolled in any graduate program are eligible for a tuition discount in the form of a grant. This discount may also apply to students who have successfully completed a Leadership Course from participating Chambers of Commerce. The grant for graduate programs is currently $80 off per credit. Grants and\/or discounts are not stackable.<\/p>\n<h4>Alumni Discount<\/h4>\n<p>Students who received their bachelor\u2019s degree from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ and return to Augsburg as either an Adult Undergraduate or Graduate student are eligible to receive a grant. Please make sure your admissions counselor is aware that you are an Augsburg graduate. The grant amount for the academic year for graduate programs is $80.00 off per credit. Grants and\/or discounts are not stackable. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/studentfinancial\/header-make-paymentaccount-activity\/payment-plans-and-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Payment Plans and Discounts.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Aspiring Graduate Student Scholarship<\/h4>\n<p>At º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, we believe that graduate education should be accessible to all students, regardless of financial barriers. The Aspiring Graduate Scholarship is designed to support aspiring graduate students who are first-generation scholars and\/or demonstrate financial need, helping them take the next step in their academic and professional journeys.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>See more information pertaining to eligibility, deadlines, etc\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/grad\/aspiring-graduate-scholarship\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paying for Your Education The DMSc program is a 36-credit program over four academic semesters. 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