Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

  • Application Fee: $100 (nonrefundable) 
  • Registration fee: $1,000 (nonrefundable) ($500 added to registration fee after deadline)
  • Tuition Premed: $4,000/semester (4 semesters)
  • Tuition Basic Medical Sciences MD1 : $6,500
  • Tuition Basic Medical Sciences (MD2–MD4): $6,500/semester  
  • Tuition Basic Medical Sciences (MD5) : $7,000
  • Tuition Clinical Medical Sciences: $9,000/semester (6 semesters)

Total Tuition Cost

  • 4-year MD program: $87,999
  • 5-year pre-med MD program: $103,999

*Total cost does not include fees listed below.

Additional Fees

  • AMBOSS USMLE Step 1 review:$999 (2 year access)
  • Payment plan fee: $250/ semester  
  • Malpractice fee (36 weeks of clinicals): $1,200 
  • Graduation: $1,000 
  • Official Transcript fee: $50
  • Immigration Student visa processing fee: $350
  • Immigration Deposit (Aruba Government): $500-$2600 (based on citizenship) 
  • Basic Medical Sciences per credit fee (less than 12 credits): $350 per credit 
  • Premedical Sciences per credit fee (Less than 12 credits): $250 per credit
  • Retake or make up examination fee: premed $300 per exam; MD program $500 per exam
  • Credit card or debit card processing fee: 3% service charge per transection
  • Credit card decline fee: $100
  • Check bounce fee: $100
  • Late tuition payment fee: $250 after 1st week of classes
  • Leave of absence extension fee: $500 per month (after initial 6 months of leave of absence)
  • NBME comprehensive examination fees: $250 for each exam (CBSE and CCSE)
  • School ID replacement fee: $50
  • Readmittance fee: $500

Student Health Insurance: Students are required to show of proof health insurance for up to one year before entering the island. After a student receives their Aruban student visa, they will receive insurance provided by the government free of charge.  

Disclaimer: Tuition and fees are subject to change as per the administration.

PAYMENT PLAN – FOR PRE-MED AND BASIC SCIENCES ONLY

AUSOMA offers an interest free monthly payment plan to assist with your tuition payments. Total tuition and fees are divided into monthly payments, which will be processed automatically to a credit card on file. Each semester will have a $250 processing fee. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

AUSOMA offers scholarships to our enrolled students who demonstrate success in their academic performance and leadership skills.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@ausoma.org.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA- 20% REDUCTION

Only current students are eligible for this award. Students must earn an internal 3.6 GPA or higher to be considered. Academic scholarships are awarded after first semester has been completed and is only applicable for pre-med and basic science courses.

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA- 20% REDUCTION

Student must have an external GPA of 3.6 to be eligible or at the Dean’s discretion. The Dean of Academic Affairs will award this scholarship to a student based on merit, on a case-by-case basis.

ARUBAN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – 40% REDUCTION

Awarded to an Aruban resident student. Tuition fees (same amount as specified above) are considered in Aruban florins for semesters held in Aruba.

MCAT Scholarships

  • 100% tuition scholarship through basic science courses: 
    • MCAT Score 500 and above
    • GPA 3.7 and above
      • Deadline for September 2023 – June 30, 2023
      • Deadline for Jan 2024 – October 31, 2023
  • 50% off tuition scholarship through basic science courses: 
    • MCAT Score 485 and above
    • GPA 3.3-3.6
      • Deadline for September 2023 – June 30, 2023
      • Deadline for Jan 2024 – October 31, 2023

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Loan Provider

PreMed and Basic Sciences Loan

Tier 1

Criteria:

  • Credit score of 680+ of Applicant or Co-Applicant
  • Loan amount 50% Tuition Only

Terms:

  • 0% interest while in school
  • Deferred Payments
  • Interest rate after graduation 8%. Additional terms to be determined by credit rating.

Tier 2

Criteria:

  • Credit score of 600-679 of Applicant or Co-Applicant
  • GPA 3.0+ and must maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Loan amount 50% Tuition Only

Terms:

  • 0% interest while in school
  • Deferred Payments
  • Interest rate after graduation 8%. Additional terms to be determined by credit rating.

Basic Sciences Student Example:

Annual Tuition: $21,000

Loan Amount: $10,500

Clinical Sciences Program Loan

Single Tier

Criteria:

  • Credit score of 650+ of Applicant or Co-Applicant
  • Passing USMLE Step 1
  • Loan amount 40% Tuition

Terms:

  • 0% interest while in school
  • Deferred Payments
  • Interest rate after graduation 8%. Additional terms to be determined by credit rating

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Loan through meritize

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AUSOMA uses Meritize to assist our students. Those interested may apply below.

*Meritize Loans Cover Tuition Only

WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY

  • 2 weeks or less: 80%
  • 3 weeks or less: 60%
  • 4 weeks or less: 40%
  • After 4 weeks: No refund given