Tuition and Scholarships
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 Back Guarantee Policy
We have a strong tradition of assisting aspiring medical students in building the foundation they need to be successful in medical school and to achieve their dreams of becoming physicians. Our entire focus is on your success.
That is why MERP offers a tuition back guarantee. If at any point you decide medical school is not for you, or you do not pass the program, your tuition will be fully refunded. Students who have taken out a private loan will have their tuition refunded back to the loan provider.
Students who attend MERP semester Orientation in December 2022 or later and decide to withdraw early or do not achieve passing grades, regardless of whether they complete the program, are eligible for the $9,500 tuition back guarantee policy and will be refunded tuition only and will still be responsible for administrative fee of $4,000.
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 refund is limited to program tuition-only and does not reimburse the costs of the estimated administrative fee or laptop devices, books and supplies incurred. Students who have taken out a private loan will have their tuition refunded back to the loan provider. Funds must be returned to the lender within 60 days upon the conclusion of the semester. Students are responsible for paying any interest on loans, even if their tuition is refunded.
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 online via Touch Net or PayMyTuition by MTFX, or by personal check. To make a payment online, click here. All checks should be made out to Adtalem Global Education.
For additional information on PayMyTuition by MTFX, click here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students enrolled in the December MERP cohort are not eligible for the new MERP grant. You may be eligible for the Medical Education Scholar Award should you meet eligibility criteria.
Students who decide to exit the program or do not pass, will have their tuition ($9,500 USD) refunded. Students are still responsible to pay the administrative fee ($4,000 USD) and any laptop devices, books and supplies incurred.
All students enrolling in the April 2024 MERP cohort will automatically be qualified for the $9,500 grant towards MERP tuition. Students will be responsible for the $4,000 administrative fees and any laptop devices, books and supplies incurred.
Enrolled students in the April 2024 MERP cohort will not quality under the tuition back guarantee program. Students will automatically be qualified for the $9,500 grant towards MERP Tuition. Students who decide to exit the program or do not pass, are still responsible to pay the $4,000 administrative fee and any laptop devices, books and supplies incurred.
Students who enroll in the April 2024 MERP cohort after February 12, 2024, are no longer eligible for Medical Education Scholarship Award. Other scholarships may be awarded for those who are eligible and qualify.
Students who were offered and accepted enrollment into the April 2024 MERP cohort prior to February 12, 2024, have two offer opportunities.
- Students who elect to pay the full MERP Tuition and Fees may be eligible for MERP’s Tuition Back Guarantee Policy and may be eligible for additional scholarships, should they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Students who accept the MERP tuition grant and pay the administrative fees may be eligible for our the Medical Education Scholar Award, should they meet the eligibility criteria.
Students may not take advantage of both offers.
Students who enroll in the April 2024 MERP cohort are responsible for the $4,000 administrative fee. MERP is not eligible for financial aid and may require students to secure a private loan.
Yes. Students who did not past the December 2023 MERP cohort and plan on repeating the program in the April 2024 cohort will be refunded the $9,500 tuition from the December cohort. These students are eligible to receive the MERP grant and will be responsible for the $4,000 administrative fees.