Students

Documents and Forms

	Release of Information Form.pdf (0.1 MB)
	Financial Aid Verification Worksheet (0.3 MB)
	Medical History and Physical Exam Form (57.2 KB)
	Student Catalog 2008-2009 (0.6 MB)
	Student Catalog 2009-2010 (0.4 MB)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are due and payable in full at registration unless special arrangements have been made with the Office of Financial Aid.  Tuition and fees provide for:

• A laptop computer (first year only) and computer maintenance (each year);
• All required texts (each year), workbooks (each year), and necessary anatomy dissection equipment (first year only);
• Access to a portable Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OP&P) table and the use of a PNWU-COM microscope for the first two years; 
• A stethoscope (first year only), an ophthalmoscope (first year only), an otoscope (first year only), a lab coat and scrub suit (fist year issuance); and
• Interactive video conferencing (each year).
• All American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), and Washington Osteopathic Medical Association (WOMA) annual dues, if applicable; and
• Membership at YAC Fitness (first two years only).

Student Health Insurance
All students must have health insurance at the time of matriculation and provide proof to the Enrollment Services Office.  The plan and carrier are the student's choice.Provided below are resources for students to search for individual or family health insurance plans.  It is important to read carefully and consider all of your options when making a decision about purchasing health insurance for yourself or your family. The provider should give you a thorough explanation of; benefits that are covered, any plan exclusions or limitations, whether you are required to use a network of providers, plan maximum, deductibles and co-pays, and if there is an out-of-pocket annual maximum. Be aware that some plans limit coverage for mental health conditions or do not cover pregnancy unless you request a pregnancy rider.

Pacific Northwest University has found the following student health insurance plans for student consideration.  Please read the summary plan descriptions carefully in evaluating the best coverage for you.

• US Fire has provided PNWU students a low cost option.  The annual premium is $1,596.
• Another insurance plan option is through Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA).  You can view the schedule of benefits on their website.  Booklets are also available in the Enrollment Services Office.
• A third option is through Regence.  Regence is available for Washington State health care services only.  You can sign up directly through their website and view the schedule of benefits.

PNWU does not endorse or recommend any specific plan, it is solely the student’s choice.

Resources:

• US Department of Labor, Frequently Asked Questions About Portability of Health Coverage and HIPAA
  http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_consumer_hipaa.html
• Questions and Answers-Recent Changes in the Health Care Laws
  http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/hippa.pdf
• Your Protections When Buying Health Insurance
  http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/va03.html
• Department of Labor: COBRA Extension of Coverage
  http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm

Visit the web sites below to assist you in searching for individual health insurance plans.

• Search for individual or family plans by your area of residence
  http://www.ehealthinsurance.com
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield Plans
  http://www.anthem.com
• Health insurance rated by age for any student (domestic or international) taking 6 or more credits.
  http://www.acsa.com (benefits are limited)
• Health insurance rated by age for any student taking 1 or more credits
  http://www.collegestudenthealthinsurance.com (benefits are limited)
• Health Insurance for Children (FAMIS)
  http://www.famis.org

Housing Information

Below are some local contacts for housing options.  Please feel free to contact us prior to securing housing to make sure the location is appropriate.