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Tuition

A medical degree is a significant investment. As a public institution, IUP is committed to making a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree both accessible and a strong value. Our program offers a high-quality, patient-centered education designed to prepare you for success—while keeping your future within reach.

Find a breakdown of in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for the DO program on the Student Billing site.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

IUPCOM Students (COCA Element 9.7-2)

IUPCOM is committed to helping you navigate the cost of your education. Prospective students are encouraged to review IUP’s scholarship and financial aid resources to learn more about funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and important deadlines.

  1. IUP Financial Aid
    1. IUP Federal Direct Loans
    2. Federal Work Study
    3. IUP Scholarships
    4. Future IUPCOM Endowed Scholarship Awards
    5. Future IUPCOM First-Year Scholarships
    6. Future IUPCOM Graduate Tuition Awards and Scholarships
  2. American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF): The AOF offers various scholarships for osteopathic medical students, including the Golden Ticket Scholarship, which assists students facing unexpected financial challenges. Other AOF scholarships include those recognizing leadership, dedication to the profession, and community involvement.
  3. Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA): The SOMA Foundation, a student-run nonprofit, provides scholarships to its members, including the SOMA New Member Scholarship, SOMA Scholar Award, and scholarships focused on community and preventive medicine and leadership in specialty medicine.
  4. Tylenol Future Care Scholarship: This scholarship is open to healthcare students, including those pursuing a DO degree, and recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to patient care.

 Grants

  1. American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF): The AOF offers various grants, including the Caring for Communities Grant, Rossnick International Humanitarian Grant, and International Medical Outreach Travel Grants.
  2. American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Research Grants: The AOA provides grants to DOs, MDs, osteopathic medical students, and PhD researchers conducting studies that address areas of study identified by the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Research and Public Health.
  3. Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA) Special Projects Fund: This fund supports innovative projects that benefit the osteopathic profession, DOs, students, and community initiatives.
  4. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Service Learning Programs: NMF provides grants and opportunities for students to participate in mentored research focused on healthcare issues and community health needs.

Loan Repayment Programs (for medical students planning to serve in rural or underserved areas)

  1. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: While not exclusive to medical students, PSLF can provide loan forgiveness for individuals working in public service, including healthcare in rural or underserved areas, after graduation. 

Other Resources

  1. PHEAA Funding Opportunities
  2. 529 college savings plans
  3. Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub): This website lists various scholarships, loans, and loan repayment programs for students interested in rural healthcare.