Your Cost of Attendance (COA) is a financial aid budget designed to help you plan and manage your expenses while earning your degree at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. It is used to determine the maximum amount of financial aid you can receive for a semester or academic year, based on federal and institutional guidelines.
Note: Your actual costs may vary. Financial aid can be used to cover reasonable educational expenses, even if they differ from the estimates.
What’s Included in the COA?
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, defines the COA components for all Title IV programs. These components include direct and indirect expenses which make it possible for a student to attend college. In addition to establishing allowable costs, the HEA also specifies the allowable components to be included or excluded in a student’s COA depending upon the enrollment status of the student, type of instruction, and student circumstances.
Direct CostsThese are expenses and fees billed directly by the University of Arizona, such as:
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Indirect CostsThese are the estimated expenses you may have while attending, but are not billed by the university:
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Cost of Attendance - by Class
The College of Medicine-Phoenix uses a combination of methods to arrive at “average costs” including the Arizona Board of Regents tuition and fee projections, assessing local housing costs, the Maricopa Living Wage Calculator, the Consumer Price Index, institutional requirements and student feedback.
12 Months of Attendance
| COA Components | Arizona Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,900.00 | $63,600.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Housing Allowance | $21,120.00 | $21,120.00 |
| Food Allowance | $8,400.00 | $8,400.00 |
| Transportation | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $2,770.00 | $2,770.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total COA | $86,336.00 | $107,036.00 |
12 Months of Attendance
| COA Components | Arizona Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,900.00 | $63,600.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,482.00 | $1,466.00 |
| Housing Allowance | $21,120.00 | $21,120.00 |
| Food Allowance | $8,400.00 | $8,400.00 |
| Transportation | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $2,770.00 | $2,770.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total COA | $85,718.00 | $106,418.00 |
12 Months of Attendance
| COA Components | Arizona Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,900.00 | $63,600.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 |
| Housing Allowance | $21,120.00 | $21,120.00 |
| Food Allowance | $8,400.00 | $8,400.00 |
| Transportation | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $2,770.00 | $2,770.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total COA | $85,686.00 | $106,386.00 |
11 Months of Attendance
| COA Components | Arizona Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,900.00 | $63,600.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $766.00 | $766.00 |
| Housing Allowance | $19,360.00 | $19,360.00 |
| Food Allowance | $7,700.00 | $7,700.00 |
| Transportation | $3,850.00 | $3,850.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $2,770.00 | $2,770.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,850.00 | $3,850.00 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total COA | $81,842.00 | $102,542.00 |
Need More Financial Support?
If your actual expenses are higher than the College of Medicine -Phoenix estimated cost of attendance, you may be eligible for a COA Appeal. These requests are reviewed individually and must meet specific criteria:
- Expenses must be in your name
- Costs must be incurred during the current academic year
- You’ll need to complete the COA Appeal Form and submit it with supporting documents to the Financial Aid Office
For questions or help with the process, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Comparing Offers…
Some institutions may advertise generous scholarships, but those offers can be tied to much higher overall costs. It’s important to look beyond the headline numbers and compare the full picture—tuition, fees, housing and the actual out-of-pocket cost after aid. A smaller scholarship at a school with lower overall costs might offer better value in the long run. Take time to review each financial aid offer carefully to understand what you will really be expected to pay.
The College of Medicine-Phoenix is committed to transparency regarding college costs. Providing a realistic outlook allows our students to budget appropriately, manage debt and graduate with confidence.