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What’s a PSEP Award Worth?

Students save on tuition, thanks to their state’s PSEP support

PSEP operates with the generous support of participating legislatures of WICHE member states and territories. They appropriate funds to buy down tuition costs for resident students to pursue professional degrees in selected healthcare fields. Funds are administered through WICHE and sent directly to enrolling university healthcare programs.

These per-student award amounts for each eligible PSEP field are approved biennially by the WICHE Commission, most recently in May 2022. Download the May 2022 Support Fees Memorandum for AY 2023-24 and AY 2024-25

Field Max. No. of PSEP Funding
Years Per Student
2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Allopathic Medicine 4 years $34,175  $34,950  $35,700
Dentistry 4 years $28,625 $29,250 $29,900
Occupational Therapy 2 2/3 years $14,975  $15,300  $15,625
Optometry 4 years $19,700  $20,125  $20,575
Osteopathic Medicine 4 years $24,500  $25,050  $25,600
Pharmacy 4 years $8,725  $8,925  $9,125
Physical Therapy 3 years $16,500  $16,850  $17,225
Physician Assistant 2 years $19,525  $19,950  $20,400
Podiatry 4 years $17,000  $17,375  $17,750
Veterinary Medicine 4 years $33,900  $34,650  $35,400

Award amounts are for standard program lengths. Adjustments are made for accelerated programs; three-year programs in pharmacy and dentistry receive slightly more, annually, but for fewer years. Fees do not differ based on whether a program is public or private.