Tuition and Financial Aid

Genetic Counseling Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Information

Finalized tuition rates for the school year are announced by the Arizona Board of Regents each spring. As they are subject to change, we suggest you use the Tuition Calculator. From the menu, select Term>Main Campus>Graduate degree>Medicine: Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. 

The GCGP has approval from the Arizona Board of Regents for a special program fee. This $3,000 per semester fee is added to the tuition cost and is automatically included in the above tuition calculator. There is no difference in program fee rates for Arizona residents and nonresidents. There is no special program fee for the summer semester between the first and second year. Summer tuition for the Clinical Practicum can be calculated at the tuition calculator site above. Under “Select College, Program, or Differential Tuition” choose “Not Listed."

Please review the General Residency Guidelines to determine if you qualify as an Arizona Resident. If you are claiming Arizona Resident status, you will need to complete the Residency Classification Process.

For more information on tuition rates at the University of Arizona, visit the Bursar website. Please note there may be additional out-of-pocket expenses incurred for professional development seminars and workshops and membership fees. 

Financial Aid

Students are responsible for all expenses related to the completion of the degree requirements, including tuition, mandatory fees, program fees and course fees where applicable. Financial aid resources are available to help eligible students manage these costs.

Applying for Financial Aid

GC students may apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. To be eligible, students must:

  • Be admitted and enrolled at least half-time in coursework accepted for credit by the program.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or eligible non-U.S. citizen with a valid Social Security number (unless from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau).
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree.
  • Use aid only for educational purposes.
  • Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on any federal educational loan. (Review Pell Grant and loan history at https://studentaid.gov.)
  • Must attend all classes for which they enroll. Failure to attend class may result in the adjustment of aid.

The University of Arizona's School Code for FAFSA is 001083. FAFSA submissions for the next academic year typically open on October 1. Students are encouraged to complete the application by March 1 for priority processing.

Types of Financial Aid

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

  • Annual limit: $20,500
  • Maximum aggregate limit (undergraduate and graduate): $138,500

*For current loan rates, please refer to studentaid.gov

Graduate PLUS Loans

  • Based on credit history; adverse credit may require a cosigner or credit resolution.

*For current loan rates, please refer to studentaid.gov

GCGP Program Scholarship

The GCGP Scholarship is a need-based award and requires that the student has submitted a FAFSA application. The Scholarship is a $2,000 annual award (up to $4,000 total for two years) that will be given to one newly admitted student per year. Students who receive the award in their first year will automatically receive funding in their second year as long as funding is available and they remain in good academic standing in the program. The scholarship can be used to cover any portion of tuition, program fees and mandatory fees for courses taken at the main campus of The University of Arizona. The scholarship is applied directly to graduate tuition/fee charges and has no cash value. This award may not count as taxable income. You are encouraged to consult a professional tax advisor, as UArizona does not provide tax advice.

Eligibility requirements include University of Arizona GCGP students who:

  • Have been newly admitted for the term of award
  • Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Have filed the FAFSA form for the academic year of admission
  • Have documented financial need as an undergraduate (e.g., Pell Grant eligibility, Work Study)
  • Have a demonstrated unmet financial need as determined by the federally approved need assessment system.

Guidance on financial aid eligibility is available by contacting the School of Health Professions Financial Aid & Scholarships Office: SHP-FASO@arizona.edu 

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Students are also encouraged to explore a variety of funding sources offered through the University of Arizona and external organizations, including:

The Graduate College offers a limited number of Graduate Access Fellowships, which are competitive, need-based awards for newly admitted graduate students. Additionally, the Graduate Financial Hardship Fund provides temporary emergency assistance to eligible domestic graduate students experiencing catastrophic or unexpected financial challenges that may impact timely degree completion.

QTR is an employee benefit option that reduces tuition. For eligibility details, your spouse/partner or parent should contact Human Resources. Any tuition awards or outside funding will adjust and may reduce your financial aid. Please inform the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (FASO) if you expect QTR or any third-party payments. 

For the latest tuition rates, visit the Bursar’s Office Tuition Calculator

NMS Match fee waiver

On behalf of the MATCH Fee Waiver Taskforce, a waiver application is now live and posted on the NMS website.

Cost of Attendance 

The Cost of Attendance (COA) reflects the estimated living and academic expenses for Genetic Counseling students during the fall and spring semesters. The University of Arizona applies the standard main campus graduate-level COA to students in this program which can referenced here.

For questions about the COA or specific cost considerations, contact the School of Health Professions Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (SHP FASO) at SHP-FASO@arizona.edu.

Contact Information 

For questions about financial aid or scholarships, please contact:
School of Health Professions Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Email: SHP-FASO@arizona.edu

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