Tuition and Financial Aid

The online Pharm.D. pathway from the ACPE-accredited Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher University is 151 credits and can be completed in four years.

Tuition for the current school year (2026–2027) is $1,398 per credit hour. The estimated total cost is calculated based on completing all 151 required credits over four years and factors in a moderate annual tuition increase during your time in the program. This does not include costs related to travel and housing for immersions, books and supplies, or other associated fees.

There are many ways to fund your education. As you evaluate how to pay for your degree, consider a variety of resources such as scholarships, student loans, and federal student aid programs.

Financial aid eligibility for pharmacy students is based upon the total number of transfer credits. In order to be considered a graduate student, a student must be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate or professional degree program and must have earned at least 90 credit hours. Students who transfer 90 credits or more are considered for graduate-level aid, and those with less than 90 credits are considered for undergraduate-level aid.

Please see the St. John Fisher University Student Financial Services website to find out more about scholarships, employer payments, veterans education benefits, federal student loans, and other financing options.

Scholarships Available: All applicants who are admitted and enrolled in the September 2026 cohort are guaranteed a $40k scholarship. 

Starting July 1, 2026, Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loans will no longer be offered for new borrowers and borrowing limits will be introduced for new loans, meaning federal loans may no longer cover the full cost of attendance for many graduate students. If you’re planning to begin a graduate degree program in fall 2026 or later, start planning now (ideally before you apply) to find alternate funding options. This change will affect people seeking federal financial aid for the Fisher Pharm.D. Online program at St. John Fisher University; primarily, those who enroll on or after July 1, 2026.

The maximum annual amount a student can borrow for this program is $50,000. The annual amount will be prorated for less than full-time study. The incoming changes sets an aggregate limit for professional borrowing to $200,000. Graduate-level students will also have a lifetime loan limit of $257,000 (including federal undergraduate, graduate, and Graduate PLUS loan borrowing.) Learn more details here.

Early planning is the most important thing you can do. The Office of Student Financial Services can help you build a plan:

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Already enrolled? If your federal loans were disbursed before July 1, 2026, you may be able to continue borrowing under prior rules, including the Graduate PLUS loan, with limitations. Taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, transferring, or changing programs/institutions after June 30, 2026 could affect your eligibility. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services before making any enrollment changes.

To apply for federal student aid, which includes loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will need to use the St. John Fisher University federal school code 002821 when filling out your application.

Please keep in mind that you must complete the FAFSA each academic year in order to remain eligible for federal student aid. Here’s a helpful step-by-step guide on applying for aid.

Have questions about program tuition costs or financial aid options? You can contact Student Financial Services via email at sfs@sjf.edu, (585) 385-8042 or visit the St. John Fisher University Student Financial Services website for more information.