The 2025 - 2026 QCOM Annual Student Budget for the Tri-TRAILS Accelerated Program
The following represents the amount established by Student Financial Services as reasonable
costs for attending Quillen College of Medicine. It is expected that most students
can live within these budgetary guidelines. Those who have extenuating circumstances
which keep them from living within these costs will be considered on an individual
basis. Documentation will be required. Dependent child daycare expenses may be added
with documentation.
| A. Tuition and Fees | Tri-TRAILS 2028 | Tri-TRAILS 2027 | Tri-TRAILS 2026 |
| 7/21/25 thru 6/30/26 | 7/01/25 thru 6/30/26 | 7/01/25 thru 5/22/26 | |
| COM Maintenance Fee | $36,480 | $41,952 | $41,952 |
| Out of State Tuition | $47,424 | $54,538 | $54,538 |
| Program Service Fees | $2,330 | $2,680 | $2,680 |
| Disability Insurance | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Total Tuition & Fees Instate | $38,858 | $44,680 | $44,680 |
| Total Tuition & Fees Out of State | $49,802 | $57,266 | $57,266 |
| B. Indirect Costs | |||
| Health Insurance | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,783 | $1,086 | $0 |
| Microscope Lab Fee | $50 | $0 | $0 |
| Diagnostic Equipments | $700 | $0 | $0 |
| USMLE | $0 | $680 | $680 |
| Transportation* | $5,559 | $6,364 | $5,949 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,320 | $3,579 | $3,620 |
| Total B | $15,412 | $15,709 | $14,249 |
| C. Room and Board | |||
| Rent | $12,650 | $13,800 | $12,650 |
| Food/Household Items | $5,818 | $6,347 | $5,818 |
| Utilities/Phone | $4,657 | $5,080 | $4,657 |
| Total C | $23,125 | $25,227 | $23,125 |
| Subtotal: Instate | $77,395 | $85,616 | $82,054 |
| Subtotal: Out of state | $88,339 | $98,202 | $94,640 |
| D. Estimated Federal Loan Fees | |||
| Total Federal Loan Fees Instate | $1,861 | $2,123 | $2,057 |
| Total Federal Loan Fees Out of State | $2,323 | $2,655 | $2,589 |
| Total Base Budget Instate | $79,256 | $87,739 | $84,111 |
| Total Base Budget Out of State | $90,662 | $100,857 | $97,229 |
Enrollment = The budget above assumes the student is enrolled full-time (9 credit hours) for fall and spring terms. The following is the number of months of enrollment:
Tri-TRAILS 2028= 11 months
Tri-TRAILS 2027= 12 months
Tri-TRAILS 2026= 11 months
* Allowance includes gas, insurance, tags, general maintenance.
M3 (Tri-TRAILS 2027)-transportation allowance= $300 additional for Sevierville rotation
M4 (Tri-TRAILS 2026)-transportation allowance= $400 additional for 16 weeks away rotations
Maximum student contribution for housing and allowance for rental insurance.
Tuition and Fees are Subject to change by ETSU Board of Trustees
Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition and fees refunds in the College of Medicine follow the refund policies of East Tennessee State University. One hundred percent of the tuition and fees are refundable if a student withdraws prior to the first day of class. Seventy-five present of the tuition and fees are refundable if a student withdraws by the fourteenth calendar day from the beginning of classes. Twenty-five percent of tuition and fees are refundable if a student withdraws prior to 25% of the length of the term. After 25% of the length of the term, tuition and fees are nonrefundable. Decisions regarding the specific date marking 25% of the term are made by the Bursar's office. A full (100%) fee adjustment of mandatory fees will be provided to students called to active military of National Guard service during the semester. Fees for disability insurance and parking are non-refundable once paid.
Award Letter/Notification
To receive financial aid awards, students need to accept, change, or decline their financial aid offers. Please return one copy of your ETSU, Quillen College of Medicine Award Letter to the Office of Financial Services:
Stanton Gerber Hall, Quillen College of Medicine
Maple Street, Bldg 178, Rm C221
Mountain Home, TN 37684
Student Borrower Rights and Responsibilities Statement
Contact the Office of Financial Services if you need a copy of the Program Service Fee Breakdown for ETSU Quillen College of Medicine.
You may come into the office or contact us by email to request a copy.