Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA Program Costs

Academic Coursework Expenses

PTA Program and Career Expenses:

  • $850 for textbooks in all PTA courses throughout entire two years (Additional funds will be required for textbooks in required courses that do not begin with the 'PTA' prefix, such as English)
  • $95 fee for licensure and first registration with NYS Dept. of Ed*
  • $50 fee for limited permit to work as a PTA in NYS for six months*
  • $400 for registration to take the national PTA Licensing Exam*

(NOTE: * denotes that these fees are due around graduation time)

Clinical Expenses

The PTA program includes three clinical internships that are full-time experiences in different types of health care settings.

Required clinical expenses for the entire program include the following:

  • $70-$150 for a health physical exam, lab work and immunizations. (Your insurance policy may pay for all or part of the cost.)
  • $173 For Medical Insurance purchased through the school, if you don't already have medical insurance.
  • $15 For each of the three clinical internships for Malpractice Insurance ($45 total)
  • $11 for a student name tag
  • Money for gas and car expenses. (Students are expected to provide their own transportation to clinical facilities.)

Potential clinical expenses depend on your clinical assignment and may include the following:

  • $50-200 for tolls and/or parking fees
  • $40 for a white lab coat, depending on the dress code at the facility
  • $40 for special footwear, depending on the dress code at the facility
  • $5/day for lunch, if purchased at the facility
  • Extra child care expenses to accommodate additional time away from the house compared to when the student is just taking classes

Financial Aid Information

To be considered for College-based financial assistance, students must be enrolled or accepted for admission. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 of each year. By filing this form, students will be considered for various types of financial assistance offered directly by the College. (FAFSA data received after May 1 may be too late for campus-based assistance for that year.)

Visit the Financial Aid website for more information.