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Bursar’s Office 

Welcome to the Geisinger College of Health Sciences (GCHS) Bursar’s Office. We’re responsible for: 

  • The billing of all student account charges including tuition, fees and insurance
  • Payment processing
  • Collection of student accounts
  • Student refund processing 
  • Invoicing and receipt of any third-party payments to GCHS.

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Contact us

Location: Geisinger Medical Sciences Building, 525 Pine St., Scranton, PA 18509

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Email: bursar@geisinger.edu 
Phone: 570-504-9075

Sarah Ellis

Sarah Ellis

Bursar

Christina Parry

Christina Parry

Assistant Bursar

Tuition and fees: 2026-2027 academic year 

Tuition and fee rates apply to the 2026 – 2027 academic year. New rates for the 2027 – 2028 academic year will be available around February 2027. 

For health insurance, refer to Student Health Services for plan options and rates. Health insurance is billed with the fall and spring semesters.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) students – PA residents

2026 – 2027 academic year tuition and fees

Class of 2027:

  • Tuition: $64,604
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $-
    • Graduation fee: $242
    • Technology fee: $1,158
    • Total fees: $2,338
  • Total student cost: $66,942
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Class of 2028:

  • Tuition: $64,604
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $600
    • Graduation fee: $-
    • Technology fee: $1,158
    • Total fees: $2,696
  • Total student cost: $67,300
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Class of 2029:

  • Tuition: $64,604
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $-
    • Graduation fee: $-
    • Technology fee: $1,158
    • Total fees: $2,096
  • Total student cost: $66,700
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Class of 2030:

  • Tuition: $64,604
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $-
    • Graduation fee: $-
    • Technology fee: $1,866
    • Total fees: $2,804
  • Total student cost: $67,408
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50
 
Doctor of Medicine (MD) students – Non-PA residents

2026 – 2027 academic year tuition and fees

Class of 2027:

  • Tuition: $71,766
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $-
    • Graduation fee: $242
    • Technology fee: $1,158
    • Total fees: $2,338
  • Total student cost: $74,104
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Class of 2028:

  • Tuition: $71,766
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $600
    • Graduation fee: $-
    • Technology fee: $1,158
    • Total fees: $2,696
  • Total student cost: $74,462
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Class of 2029:

  • Tuition: $71,766
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $-
    • Graduation fee: $-
    • Technology fee: $1,158
    • Total fees: $2,096
  • Total student cost: $73,862
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Class of 2030:

  • Tuition: $71,766
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee: $938
    • General fee: $-
    • Graduation fee: $-
    • Technology fee: $1,866
    • Total fees: $2,804
  • Total student cost: $74,570
  • Other:
    • Disability insurance (annual): $50
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50
 
Master of Biomedical Sciences program

2026 – 2027 academic year tuition and fees 

  • Tuition per credit (online and in seat): $1,324
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee per semester (online and in seat): $244
    • Technology fee per semester (online and in seat): $222
    • Graduation fee – last semester (online and in seat): $242
  • Other:
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50
Associate Degree in Nursing program

2026 – 2027 academic year tuition and fees 

  • Tuition cost per credit: $525
  • Fees:
    • SIM lab fee per semester: $222
    • Skills lab fee per semester: $84
    • Administrative fee per semester: $59
    • Technology fee per semester: $111
    • Student service fee per semester: $111
    • ATI fee per semester: $864
    • Nursing supply kit (1-time fee): $206
    • Graduation fee – last semester: $242
    • CPR – 1-time fee: $72
 
Master of Genetic Counseling program

2026 – 2027 academic year tuition and fees 

  • Tuition per credit (online and in seat): $1,447
  • Fees:
    • Student services fee per semester (online and in seat): $244
    • Technology fee per semester (online and in seat): $222
    • Graduation fee – last semester (online and in seat): $242
  • Other:
    • Parking fee per semester (optional): $50

Description of fees

Refer to the tuition and fee tabs for fees and applicable cost by program.

Administrative fee:

The administrative fee covers administrative duties/costs for students while enrolled.
ATI fee:

The ATI fee is the cost to have access to ATI online learning resources, which are used in all classes throughout the program.
CPR:

This is the fee for getting BLS certified. BLS certification is a requirement for all nursing students in our program and is charged once in the first semester.
Disability insurance:

This fee is charged to MD students once each academic year based on the cost to the College. It is a required fee to cover the student for any unforeseen circumstances that would lead to their inability to continue in the program due to a disability.
General fee:

The general fee is assessed to students directly and is applied to the cost of the curriculum that relates to overall preparation for required exams.
Graduation fee:

The graduation fee is a 1-time fee charged in the semester/quarter where the student meets all graduation requirements. The fee covers all costs associated with the final review and processing of student records for degree conferral and issuance of a diploma including the cost of all graduation-related services, resources, events, staffing and all programmatic elements of the commencement experience from beginning to end. This includes keepsake attire, diploma and folder, activities and ceremonies leading up to graduation as well as the actual commencement ceremony. Whether the ceremony is in person or virtual or whether a student intends to participate in the graduation ceremonies or not, this fee will be charged to their student account.
Health insurance:

A required health insurance charge will appear on the student bill unless a student files a waiver with Student Health Services or is enrolled in an online program that does not require health insurance. Find details, prices and more information on the Student Health Services website or by contacting Student Health Services.
Nursing supply kit fee:

This fee applies to required student nurse supplies given by the School of Nursing to each nursing student at the beginning of the program. Kit will be kept in the simulation lab for student use for the duration of the program.
Parking fee:

Students purchase parking through the Office of Public Safety per fall and spring semester. Find details, prices and parking registration on the Facilities & Public Safety SharePoint page (login required).
Simulation fee:

The simulation fee generally covers the cost of materials, supplies and use of SIM equipment used by the student during simulation.
Skills lab fee:

The skills lab fee generally covers the cost of laboratory materials and supplies used by the student during lab.
Student service fee:

The student service fee is assessed to all students to cover the costs of an array of student support services, including career advising, counseling, tutoring and technical student services and programs that are integral to student success. This fee supports Student Health Services, including counseling and wellness; Center for Learning Excellence; Library Services; Career Advising Services; the Office of Diversity and Engagement; and all other student support services, leadership opportunities and student involvement, as well as safety and security. The fee also supports the costs for student activities and governance including recreational activities, facilities and support for club activities.
Technology fee:

The information technology fee is assessed to all students and supports services that directly benefit students, including hi-tech classrooms, software licensing and delivery, computers in common-use areas, wireless access and help desk support. The fee also covers the cost of computers and related expenses for MD students.

Tuition and fee refunds 

The Tuition Refund/Cancellation Policy applies to students who choose to withdraw, take a leave of absence, add/drop a course or are dismissed for any reason. Find academic calendars on the Office of the Registrar webpage for start dates of each semester. 

Financial transparency

Mandatory fees:

The administrative fee covers administrative duties/cost for students while enrolled. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $14,685

The ATI fee is the cost to have access to ATI online learning resources, which are used in all classes throughout the nursing program. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $185,031

The CPR fee is for obtaining BLS certification, which is a requirement for all nursing students in our program and is charged once in the first semester. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $4,216

The disability fee is charged to MD students once each academic year based on the cost to the College. It is a required fee to cover the student for any unforeseen circumstances that would lead to their inability to continue in the program due to a disability. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $23,200

The general fee is assessed to students directly and is applied to the cost of the curriculum that relates to the overall preparation for required exams. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $22,800

The graduation fee is a one-time fee charged in the semester/quarter where the student meets all graduation requirements. The fee covers all costs associated with the final review and processing of student records for degree conferral and issuance of a diploma including the cost of all graduation-related services, resources, events, staffing and all programmatic elements of the commencement experience from beginning to end. This includes keepsake attire, diploma and folder, activities and ceremonies leading up to graduation as well as the actual commencement ceremony. Whether the ceremony is in person or virtual or whether a student intends to participate in the graduation ceremonies or not, this fee will be charged to their student account. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $59,110

The nursing supply kit fee applies to required student nurse supplies given by the School of Nursing to each nursing student at the beginning of the program. Kit will be kept in the simulation lab for student use for the duration of the program. The total collected in 2024 –2025 was $12,028

The simulation fee generally covers the cost of materials, supplies and use of SIM equipment used by the student during simulation. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $56,070

The skills lab fee generally covers the cost of laboratory materials and supplies used by the student during lab. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $21,360

The student service fee is assessed to all students to cover the costs of an array of student support services, including career advising, counseling, tutoring and technical student services and programs that are integral to student success. This fee supports Student Health Services, including counseling and wellness; Center for Learning Excellence; Library Services; Career Advising Services; the Center for Community Engagement and College Culture; and all other student support services, leadership opportunities and student involvement, as well as safety and security. The fee also supports the costs for student activities and governance including recreational activities, facilities and support for club activities. The total collected in 2024 – 2025 was $472,860

The technology fee is assessed to all students and supports services that directly benefit students, including hi-tech classrooms, software licensing and delivery, computers in common-use areas, wireless access and help desk support. In addition, the fee also covers the cost of computers and related expenses for MD students. The total technology fee collected for all programs in 2024 -2025 was $657,475

Previous academic year tuition:

Previous academic year tuition

  
Future tuition estimates:
 
Tuition and fees can increase each academic year based on a variety of factors. Tuition and fee increases average approximately 3% each year. Students can use this information to estimate their tuition costs for subsequent years. Please be advised that tuition rates may vary from these estimates.
 
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