Making Medical Education Accessible
The expense of a world-class medical education is a considerable financial undertaking for anyone. At the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM), we work with admitted students to help you manage these costs.
Waiving Costs for Our First Six Classes
KPSOM will waive all tuition and fees for each incoming class that begins medical school from fall 2020 through fall 2025. This waiver covers all four years of enrollment. In addition, the school can provide substantial grant aid to offset living expenses for students with demonstrated financial need. We also assist students in finding and determining their eligibility for loans, external grants, and scholarships to finance their medical education.
Students entering KPSOM through the fall of 2025 will be responsible for living expenses and the accepted student registration deposit.
Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance includes an estimated 3 percent cost of living increase per academic year. The total cost of attendance is an estimate and is subject to change.
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Fee Type
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Fee Frequency
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Amount
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Accepted Student Registration Deposit
Non-refundable if the applicant withdraws acceptance after April 30, 2025. |
One-time
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$100
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Tuition and Fees
Includes equipment and textbooks. |
Waived for first six cohorts
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$61,494
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Living Expenses
Includes housing, food, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. |
Annual
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$39,636
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Health Coverage
Includes disability and health insurance. Students enrolled in the first six cohorts at the school will also receive a waiver for the cost of a health plan from Kaiser Permanente unless they have an equivalent plan. |
Annual
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$5,700
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Student Tuition Recovery Fund
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Annual
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N/A
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Fee Type
|
Fee Frequency
|
Amount
|
|
Accepted Student Registration Deposit
Non-refundable if the applicant withdraws acceptance after April 30, 2025. |
One-time
|
$100
|
|
Tuition and Fees
Includes equipment and textbooks. |
Waived for first six cohorts
|
$61,494
|
|
Living Expenses
Includes housing, food, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. |
Annual
|
$39,636
|
|
Health Coverage
Includes disability and health insurance. Students enrolled in the first six cohorts at the school will also receive a waiver for the cost of a health plan from Kaiser Permanente unless they have an equivalent plan. |
Annual
|
$5,700
|
|
Student Tuition Recovery Fund
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Annual
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N/A
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Please note: Classes entering KPSOM through fall 2025 will be responsible for living expenses and the accepted student registration deposit. The school can provide substantial grant aid for students with demonstrated financial need to offset living expenses.
Types of Financial Aid
Institutional Grant Aid
The school may provide substantial grant aid for students with demonstrated financial need to offset living expenses. Students can also apply for additional grant aid for educational-related expenditures.
Outside Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships to help with their educational-related expenses. Scholarship search databases that are most frequently visited by students below.
Private Student Loans
Private student loans are credit-based funding made by private organizations such as banks, credit unions, and state-based or state-affiliated organizations and have terms and conditions that the lender sets.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss other funding options before borrowing a loan. If you need to take out a loan, please visit FASTChoice to learn more about Borrowing Essentials and Private Education Loan Repayment Essentials .
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid (FSA), a part of the US Department of Education, is the nation's largest provider of student financial aid. Federal Student Aid manages the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act 1965. These programs provide grants, work-study, and loan funds to college or career school students.
The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine FSA application to the US Department of Education is pending. Consequently, the school does not have a federal school code and does not utilize the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, the school is an eligible institution allowing students to defer their existing federal student loan balances through an in-school deferment process. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.
Financial Literacy and Debt Management
Financial literacy and debt management are essential to managing your finances during medical school and beyond.
The school’s Financial Aid Officer meets with all students and provides financial literacy, student budgeting, and debt management resources to support your financial well-being throughout medical school.
We also partner with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to deliver current financial topics that affect medical students. Explore the AAMC Financial Wellness Program website for more information.
Tuition Refund Policy
While tuition will be waived for all for all four years for students who enroll through 2025, we have included our tuition refund policy for students considering enrollment after 2025.
If a student decides to withdraw from the school, they may be eligible for a full or partial tuition refund in compliance with the State of California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) refund policy.
If withdrawal occurs within the first seven days of the academic term, the student can expect to receive a full refund. However, a partial refund may be granted if withdrawal occurs more than seven days into the term.
Student Consumer Information and Disclosures
Academic Catalog
Prospective students are encouraged to review this catalog before signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you before signing an enrollment agreement.
Consumer Disclosure
KPSOM encourages all potential students to make evidence-based decisions when selecting a graduate school. Institutions have a responsibility to provide information that will allow potential students to make informed decisions. Licensure and accreditation agencies require that data on institutional effectiveness is disclosed to the consumer and potential consumer.
We're Here for You
Reach out to a Financial Aid Officer in the Office of Student Affairs to learn more about financing your medical education.