Take the first steps towards a career in the allied health industry with our Medical Assistant online program. Simply choose from one of our customized payment plans below and get started today!
Your program consists of four semesters. You must complete a separate re-enrollment application for each semester. The tuition is based upon $79 per credit for semesters one through three. (Semester Four is included at no cost.) The Medical Assistant A.S. Degree consists of 65 credits (Semester One: 16 credits, Semester Two: 16 credits, Semester Three: 18 credits, Semester Four: 15 credits). Penn Foster College reserves the right to adjust the tuition and fees in subsequent semesters. In addition, a non-refundable shipping and handling fee of $65 for each semester will be charged.
* Total savings for the complete degree program. The Final Semester at No Cost promotion does not include any practicum or resident lab training fees. To qualify for this offer, A.S. degree students must complete and pay in full for at least 30 Penn Foster credits and B.S. degree students must complete and pay in full for at least 60 Penn Foster credits prior to the final semester.
Included in your tuition
Mobile-friendly coursework
Dedicated success coach
All study materials
Goal setting-progress tracking tools
Unlimited student support
Career services
Transfer Credits
To have previous Medical Assistant coursework considered for transfer credits, contact the college you attended and request for your official transcript(s) to be sent to Penn Foster College for evaluation.
Minimum grade of "C" required for transfer credit.
Approved transfer credits will be deducted from your tuition.
Read more about Penn Foster College's credit transfer policy here.
Payment Methods
Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express
PayPal
Checks
Money orders
Authorized automatic withdrawals from checking and savings accounts from U.S. banks
Refund Policy
At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. However, if you are not satisfied or can no longer continue your studies, we offer a generous refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:
Lessons completed
Tuition collected
Enrollment date
For detailed information on Penn Foster Career School's refund policy, please click here.
To view a sample enrollment agreement, please click here.
Military Benefits
Many Penn Foster programs are approved for veteran’s education benefits. Reservists may also qualify for veteran’s education benefits. If you think you may be eligible or would like more information, you can check with your local or regional VA office, or call Penn Foster at 1-888-427-2900 to speak with a VA Support Specialist.
If you are interested in using your MyCAA benefits, please call 1-800-238-9554 to speak to an Admissions Specialist for more information or to enroll.
