Cost of Attendance (COA)

The Cost of Attendance represents the anticipated costs that a learner may incur during the enrollment period. It does not represent the actual cost of tuition and fees to attend UIWSOM. It is composed of direct costs (tuition and fees) and indirect costs (room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other personal/miscellaneous costs). It also represents the maximum amount of funding for the aid year. Therefore, it is valuable for personal budgeting and planning.

The information provided below is subject to change. Please refer to BannerWeb for up-to-date information.

Cost of Attendance 2025-2026

MBS Class of 2025
Tuition $42,365
Fees $1,040
Books and Supplies $1,800
Room $11,296
Board $5,376
Transportation $3,936
Personal $6,720
Total $72,533
Anticipated Disbursement Date
Financial aid is applied to the cost of tuition and fees.
Fall 2024: Aug. 16, 2024
Spring 2025: Jan. 3, 2025
Anticipated Refund Date
Financial aid over the cost of tuition and fees is sent to the student.
Allow an additional 2-5 business days to receive the funds.
Fall 2024
Refund processing begins on Aug. 16, 2024
Likely to receive funds Aug. 23-27, 2024
Spring 2025
Refund processing begins on Jan. 3, 2025
Likely to receive funds Jan. 6-10, 2025
Year 1 COA and Disbursement Dates
Year 1
2025-2026 Aid Year
  Fall 2025
July-December
Spring 2026
January-May
Total
Tuition $31,800 $31,800 $63,600
Fees $1,175 $1,175 $2,350
Books and Supplies $100 $100 $200
Room $6,973 $6,239 $13,212
Board $3,325 $2,975 $6,300
Transportation $2,432 $2,176 $4,608
Personal $4,142 $3,706 $7,848
Total $49,947 $48,171 $98,118
Anticipated Disbursement Date
Financial aid is applied to the cost of tuition and fees.
July 21, 2025 January 5, 2026  
Anticipated Refund Date
Financial aid over the cost of tuition and fees is sent to the student.
Allow an additional 2-5 business days to receive the funds.
Refund processing begins on Jul. 29, 2025.
Likely to receive funds Jul. 30 to Aug. 5, 2025.
Refund processing begins on Jan. 13, 2026.
Likely to receive funds Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, 2026.
 
Year 2 COA and Disbursement Dates
Year 2
2025-2026 Aid Year
  Fall 2025
July-December
Spring 2026
January-March

Summer 2026 March - July 

Total*
Tuition $31,800 $31,800 $21,200 $84,800*
Fees $570 $570 $380 $1,520*
Books and Supplies $100 $100 $100 $300*
Room $7,340 $3,670 $5,138 $16,148*
Board $3,500 $1,750 $2,450 $7,700*
Transportation $2,560 $1,280 $1,792 $5,632*
Personal $4,360 $2,180 $3,052 $9,592*
Exam $0 $750 $0 $750*
Total $50,230 $42,100 $34,112 $126,442*
Anticipated Disbursement Date
Financial aid is applied to the cost of tuition and fees.
July 21, 2025 January 5, 2026

 March 23, 2026

 
Anticipated Refund Date
Financial aid over the cost of tuition and fees is sent to the student.
Allow an additional 2-5 business days to receive the funds.
Refund processing begins on Jul. 29, 2025.
Likely to receive funds Jul. 30 to Aug. 5, 2025.
Refund processing begins on Jan. 13, 2026.
Likely to receive funds Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, 2026.

Refund processing begins on Mar. 31, 2026.  Likely to receive funds Apr. 1 to Apr. 7, 2026.

 

*Tuition for Year 2 of the program is $63,600. Due to the breakdown of the financial aid fiscal year, the Summer transition from Year 2 to Year 3 is included in the Year 2 cost of attendance.

Year 3 COA and Disbursement Dates
Year 3
2025-2026 Aid Year
  Fall 2025
August-December
Spring 2026
January-April

Summer 2026 April-July

Total
Tuition $21,200 $21,200 $21,200 $63,600
Fees $380 $380 $380 $1,140
Books and Supplies $100 $100 $100 $300
Room $7,340 $5,505 $6,239 $19,084
Board $3,500 $2,625 $2,975 $9,100
Transportation $2,560 $1,920 $2,176 $6,656
Personal $4,360 $3,270 $3,706 $11,336
Exam $0 $750 $0 $750
Total $39,440 $35,750 $36,776 $111,966
Anticipated Disbursement Date
Financial aid is applied to the cost of tuition and fees.
Jul. 28, 2025 January 5, 2026

April 20, 2026

 
Anticipated Refund Date
Financial aid over the cost of tuition and fees is sent to the student.
Allow an additional 2-5 business days to receive the funds.
Refund processing begins on Aug. 5, 2025.
Likely to receive funds Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2025.
Refund processing begins on Jan. 13, 2026.
Likely to receive funds Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, 2026.
Refund processing begins on Apr. 28, 2026.
Likely to receive funds Apr. 29 to May 5, 2026.
 

 

Year 4 COA and Disbursement Dates

Year 4 (Summer Header)
2025-2026 Aid Year

  Summer 2025 April-August Fall 2025
August-December
Spring 2026
January-April
Total
Tuition $21,200 $21,200 $21,200 $63,600
Fees $380 $380 $380 $1,140
Books and Supplies $100 $100 $100 $300
Room

$6,606

$5,872 $5,138 $17,616
Board

$3,150

$2,800 $2,450 $8,400
Transportation

$2,304

$2,048 $1,792 $6,144
Personal

$3,924

$3,488 $3,052 $10,464
COMLEX $0 $2,500 $1,000 $3,500
Total

$37,664

$38,388 $35,112 $111,164
Anticipated Disbursement Date
Financial aid is applied to the cost of tuition and fees.

May 16, 2025*

*Tentative

August 25, 2025 January 5, 2026
Anticipated Refund Date
Financial aid over the cost of tuition and fees is sent to the student.
Allow an additional 2-5 business days to receive the funds.

Refund processing begins on May 26, 2025.*

Likely to receive funds May 27 - Jun. 2, 2025.*

*Tentative

Refund processing begins on Sep. 3, 2025.
Likely to receive funds Sep. 4 to Sep. 10, 2025.
Refund processing begins on Jan. 13, 2026.
Likely to receive funds Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, 2026.
Year 4 COA and Disbursement Dates

Year 4 (Summer Trailer)
2025-2026 Aid Year

  Fall 2025
July-December
Spring 2026
January-April
Total
Tuition $21,200 $21,200 $42,400
Fees $380 $380 $760
Books and Supplies $100 $100 $200
Room $5,872 $5,138 $11,010
Board $2,800 $2,450 $5,250
Transportation $2,048 $1,792 $3,840
Personal $3,488 $3,052 $6,540
COMLEX $2,500 $1,000 $3,500
Total $38,388 $35,112 $73,500
Anticipated Disbursement Date
Financial aid is applied to the cost of tuition and fees.
August 25, 2025 January 5, 2026
Anticipated Refund Date
Financial aid over the cost of tuition and fees is sent to the student.
Allow an additional 2-5 business days to receive the funds.
Refund processing begins on Sep. 3, 2025.
Likely to receive funds Sep. 4 to Sep. 10, 2025.
Refund processing begins on Jan. 13, 2026.
Likely to receive funds Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, 2026.

Cost of Attendance Adjustments

Adjustments to the established COA are permitted for learners who have additional qualifying expenses during the enrollment period, such as childcare costs, laptop and software. This adjustment increases a learner's loan eligibility. The Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form can be found at Current Forms, under the Other Forms folder.

Additional Educational Expenses

If a learner purchased a laptop, tablet, required software or related accessories, they may submit a COA Adjustment to increase funding. The maximum increase to the COA for a laptop purchase is $1,650.

Childcare Expenses

If a learner has childcare expenses, not private elementary or secondary school tuition, they may seek additional funding. The budget can be increased by the weekly rate paid for childcare during the actual period of enrollment, with a maximum limit. Review the COA Adjustment Form for details.

Health Insurance

All learners are required to have health insurance. However, the cost of insurance is not included in the established COA. Learners that purchased UIW-sponsored insurance can request an increase to their COA after the insurance waiver deadline (September). An email will be sent to learners when this option is available. Learners can then submit the Loan Change Request to increase funding.

Loan Fees

Federal loans are subject to a loan origination fee prior to disbursement. To recoup that funding, learners can request an increase to their Cost of Attendance in the amount of their loan fees. Learners can submit the Loan Change Request to increase funding.

COMLEX Preparation Services

If a learner participated in a UIWSOM-required COMLEX preparation service, they may seek additional funding. The preparation service (boot camp, tutoring, etc.) must be required by UIWSOM, not recommended. Receipts and verification of the requirement are required. Please contact the UIWSOM Director of Enrollment Services for details.

Moving for Core Rotations

If a learner must move outside of San Antonio for Year 3 Core Rotations, they may seek additional funding to account for the moving expenses. Receipts are required and the maximum amount is $2,500 net. Please contact the UIWSOM Director of Enrollment Services for details.

Residency

In Year 4, funding allocations are provided for residency-related expenses. If a learner incurs expenses higher than the allocated amount, a COA Adjustment is permitted. Receipts are required demonstrating that the expenses were higher than the allocation. Please contact the UIWSOM Director of Enrollment Services for details.

For assistance with these topics and more, please contact the Director of Enrollment Services at hothomas@uiwtx.edu or the UIW Office of Financial Assistance at finaid@uiwtx.edu.