MERP Success Scholarship
Students that successfully pass MERP and enroll into the MD program at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) or Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) may be eligible to receive an institutional scholarship. To learn more about the MERP Success Scholarship (AUC) and the Medical Education Scholar Award (RUSM), please visit your preferred university’s website.
Tuition
Effective December 2022 Semester *
Effective December 2022 semester, MERP will introduce a new pricing structure for incoming new students to better align with how tuition and fees are positioned at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM).
- While the overall cost of MERP is $13,500 (subject to change without notice), the tuition and an estimated administrative fee are now listed separately
- Under the new pricing structure, the tuition is $9,500 and an estimated administrative fee is $4,000. The estimated administrative fee includes the items listed below under Estimated Administrative Fee
- MERP requires a $700 USD non-refundable seat deposit within 2 weeks of receiving your Preparation for Enrollment Packet to secure your seat. This will be applied towards your tuition upon starting the program.
- Additional costs not included in tuition and the estimated administrative fee – laptop devices, books and supplies – will remain separate
Administrative Fee
Example of administrative fee software, programs, etc. may include:
- Instructure Canvas - Learning Management System (LMS)
- ExamSoft Digital Assessment Platform
- Complete Anatomy App
- Panopto Lecture Capture System
- WebEx Video Conferencing
- TeamViewer Remote Desktop Software
- Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI)
- CounSol.com (Online Counseling Solutions)
Additional Details
The purpose of MERP is to prepare enrollees to be successful medical students. Students accepted into this program will not be awarded any kind of degree or credential other than a certificate of completion. However, we believe that students who successfully complete the program will be prepared for the challenge of medical school.
*Tuition and an estimated administrative fee are subject to change without notice
How to Pay MERP Tuition
Participants who enter MERP via referral by American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine or Ross University School of Medicine can pay through the Financial Payment Gateway, PayMyTuition by MTFX, or personal check. To make a payment online, you can utilize one of the options below. Kindly note that, all checks should be made out to Adtalem Global Education.
Financial Payment Gateway
- Log in to myMERP (Google Chrome™ is the preferred browser)
- Select MERP Financial Payment Gateway located on the Student Accounts page.
- You will be rerouted to the Financial Payment Gateway.
- Click on Make a Payment.
- You will be routed through several steps that will allow you to complete your payment.
Wire Transfer Through PayMyTuition by MTFX
Wire transfer payments (for international students only) are accepted using PayMyTuition by MTFX - https://www.paymytuition.com/paynow/merp.
- Click the Go to PayMyTuition button below.
- Select what country you are paying from in the drop-down menu.
- Enter an amount for your payment.
- Select a Payment Option (Bank Transfer, Visa - Debit or Credit, Mastercard - Debit or Credit, PayPal or Pay in another currency).
- Select the Next button and follow the prompts.
Check Sent by Mail
Personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, certified funds check, or traveler's check can be accepted in U.S. Dollars.
Checks made payable to Adtalem Global Education can be mailed to:
American University of the Caribbean Cohort
Bank of America Lockbox Services
AUC School of Medicine BV 7517
540 W. Madison, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Ross University School of Medicine Cohort
Bank of America Lockbox Services
RUSM (Barbados) Inc 7512
540 W. Madison, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661