The Estimated Cost of Attendance below includes direct and indirect expenses. Direct expenses are those that are directly related to attending medical school. Indirect expenses include life expenses that you would likely incur in regardless of attendance such as, supplies, transportation, personal care expenses and health insurance.
+ 2025/2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Tuition and Fees | |
| Tuition | $55,000 |
| Comprehensive Fee [1] | $3,500 |
| Housing | $24,132 |
| Food | $4,000 |
| Federal Direct Loan Fees [2] | $430 |
| Direct Cost Total | $87,062 |
| Budget Items/Estimated Costs | |
| Books/Supplies | $1,500 |
| Food | $1,570 |
| Transportation | $300 |
| Personal Care | $4,500 |
| Health Insurance | $4,700 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $12,570 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COA [3] | $99,632 |
[1] Comprehensive fee includes technology such as a student laptop, software and virtual anatomy, Library resources via LIRN, Medical Equipment, Curriculum Supports such as TruLearn and ScholarRX, along with other fees associated with the program and facilities.
[2] Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) currently utilizes private lenders for students requiring loans. MSOM is not currently eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid programs utilizing Title IV aid. MSOM anticipates applying for participation in Federal Aid programs in 2025. MSOM’s Financial Aid Director will update students regarding the eligibility of Federal Student Aid Programs.
[3] All costs are estimated and are subject to change and increase each year at the discretion of MSOM and the Board of Directors without prior notice. Students are expected to live on campus for the first 2 years.
+ 2026/2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Tuition and Fees | |
| Tuition | $56,100 |
| Comprehensive Fee [1] | $4,500 |
| Housing | $24,132 |
| Food | $4,000 |
| Federal Direct Loan Fees [2] | $430 |
| Direct Cost Total | $89,162 |
| Budget Items/Estimated Costs | |
| Books/Supplies | $1,500 |
| Food | $1,945 |
| Transportation | $500 |
| Personal Care | $4,500 |
| Health Insurance | $5,100 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $13,545 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COA [3] | $102,707 |
[1] Comprehensive fee includes technology such as a student laptop, software and virtual anatomy, Library resources via LIRN, Medical Equipment, Curriculum Supports such as TruLearn and ScholarRX, along with other fees associated with the program and facilities.
[2] Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) currently utilizes private lenders for students requiring loans in the 2025/26 award year. MSOM is not currently eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid programs utilizing Title IV aid. MSOM will be submitting the application to participate in Federal Aid programs in July 2025. MSOM’s Financial Aid Director will update students regarding the eligibility of Federal Student Aid Programs.
[3] All costs are estimated and are subject to change and increase each year at the discretion of MSOM and the Board of Directors without prior notice. Students are expected to live on campus for the first 2 years.
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