1.  Do I have to apply through CASPA? 
Yes, all applicants must apply to CASPA initially and AACC will send out notification when it is received and instructions regarding how to proceed with the admission process. The AACC PA Program has a legal agreement with CASPA stating that all applicants must apply through CASPA meeting the established application deadline.

2.  How much does the AACC Physician Assistant program cost?  
As of April 2010 the total cost of the PA program at AACC is:
In-county students:  $19,226 *
Out of county students: $27,407*
Out of state students: $40,537 *

The cost for the Master’s program is $7,550*.

*Currently our program is designated a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the state of Maryland; therefore, a student who is a resident of Maryland may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required by the program. All these costs are all subject to change.

3.  What is the average class size per year in the PA program?
40

4.  How many applications does your program typically receive per admission cycle? 
Over 450

5. How often do you admit students? 
Once a year. A new class begins matriculation in May of each year.

6.  Does the type of bachelor’s degree matter? 
A BS/BA degree or higher from a nationally recognized institution is acceptable.   

7.  Do you offer a part-time PA program? 
No, our program is a 25-month, full-time program. 

8. If I send letters of recommendation to CASPA, do I need to submit them to AACC as well? 
No, we obtain letters of recommendation from CASPA. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that CASPA receives all three letters of recommendation.

9. Do my prerequisites and degree need to be completed by the application deadline? 
Only complete applications will be reviewed.   

10. Do my science courses have to be taken within the last five years? 
No, it is strongly recommended for your success in the program that Anatomy and Physiology courses be completed within five years but it is not required.

11. If I retake a course, which grade will count in my GPA?
If you retake an equivalent course, the last grade counts for the prerequisite GPA. For cumulative GPA and science GPA (as calculated by CASPA) ALL courses will be counted in the GPA. AACC USES THE GPA CALCULATED BY CASPA.    

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