Tuition Discount Programs

FDA and HHS Employees Tuition Discount

Employees of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or federal Health and Human Services (HHS) receive a 50% tuition discount on M.P.H., Dr.P.H., M.S. in Biostatistics, M.S. Bioethics or Advanced Certificates programs.

To request the 50% discount, students using VA benefits must complete the every term upon registration to bursar@nymc.edu with the necessary proof of eligibility. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

FDA/HHS Employees not using VA benefits should submit an e-mail request to bursar@nymc.edu with updated verification of employment each term of registration.

WMC Health Network Employees

10% tuition discount for Westchester Medical Center Health Network Employees

A letter on official letterhead citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu.

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

Employees of Boston Children's Health Physicians (BCHP)

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

As a member of BCHP, you are eligible to receive a 30% discount on tuition for our public health programs.

A letter on letterhead or email from employer confirming employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu.

All of our programs are fully accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).

Our programs are designed to accommodate working professionals who may choose to enroll full- or part-time.

We offer a totally online M.P.H. degree as well as several certificate programs
We do not require the GRE for admission to the M.P.H. program
Our small class size and excellent teacher-to-student ratio enable us to offer creative and effective programs
Our experienced financial aid office provides specialized counseling on budgeting and investing in your education
We have a beautiful suburban campus in Westchester convenient to New York City, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey

For more information on our programs and instructions on how to apply, contact the Office of Admissions at (914) 594-4759 or shsp_admissions@nymc.edu.

Veterans and Active Duty Members

50% for active duty members of the Uniformed Services (military and U.S. Public Health Service) for online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) and graduate certificates.

40% for Veterans from National Guard, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans (discharged under honorable conditions—must provide DD Form 214 or equivalent), Department of Defense employees (contractors exempt) and their immediate family.

* All U.S. Uniformed Services Branches are included under Active Duty, Reservists, Retirees and Veterans. (U.S. Public Health Service, NOAA, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard)

Students who are veterans and eligible for the GI Bill tuition benefit are encouraged to use this benefit which typically covers their full tuition in the School of Health Sciences and Practice. In such cases no further discount applies. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.

50% Tuition Discount, Benefits for Members of the U.S. Public Health Service
Committed to those individuals who serve our nation—New York Medical College’s (NYMC) School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) provides a 50% tuition discount to members of the U.S. Public Health Service. Veterans and active-duty members of the Commissioned Public Health Service, and civilian employees of the U.S. Public Health Service are eligible for this tuition discount on all SHSP public health programs.

Enroll today and gain a broad foundation of educational experiences provided by practitioners and industry professionals, while learning from our proven evidence-based curriculum. Benefit from the College’s unique relationship with the U.S. Office of Public Health Service wherein Environmental Health Officers provides presentations on internships and job opportunities, assistance with the application process, and advice on building a career with the U.S. Public Health Service.

Procedure for Receiving Tuition Discount

Please visit the Tuition Assistance page to learn more about who is eligible and what the application looks like based on the branch you are in. Prospective students must receive approval from the student's ESO, military counselor, or Service prior to enrollment. As part of the NYMC process, active duty and veterans/dependent students planning on using the GI Bill, must submit the NYMC Veteran-Active Duty Discount / Certification Request Form every term upon registration to bursar@nymc.edu with the necessary proof of eligibility. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility. Click here for the .

Online Degrees

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program offers online programs in three areas:

Generalist
Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion
Health Policy and Management

Online Advanced Certificate Programs

The SHSP also offers certificates in relevant healthcare fields which may be combined with an MPH:

We also offer on-campus programs in:

All of our programs are fully accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).

View additional information on Veteran's Affairs Payments.

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

Friends of Public Health /Employees of Health Departments

‌25% for employees of local, state, and federal health departments.

Students enrolling in the M.P.H., Dr.P.H., M.S. in Biostatistics, M.S. in Bioethics or Advanced Certificates may be eligible for a tuition discount through the School of Health Sciences and Practice. There is a maximum of one discount per student, discounts cannot be combined. A letter from the appropriate NYMC office, government office or affiliate citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

Touro Students Tuition Discount

30% tuition discount for Touro Students

New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) is pleased to announce a generous 30% tuition discount for Touro students enrolled in the below Touro Professional Programs below who enroll in NYMC’s public health (M.P.H. and Dr. P.H.) programs.

Touro School of Health Sciences: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro College of Pharmacy
Touro Law
Touro California: Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies
Touro Nevada: College of Osteopathic Medicine

NYMC trains hard-working students to provide compassionate care and dependable leadership through a robust variety of health sciences programs. Our program is geared towards individuals looking to advance their career. Courses are available on campus in the evenings or online.

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

CUNY/SUNY Graduates

25% Tuition Discount for NYMC School of Health Sciences and Practice students enrolled in the Public Health program

SUNY/CUNY graduates must email a one-time tuition discount request with proof of eligibility to bursar@nymc.edu at the time of registration.

The discount request must be made within the first week of the term. If the deadline for the term is not met the discount will begin applying to the following term. Proof of eligibility can be a letter citing graduation from your registrar’s office, a copy of your diploma or your transcript.

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

Westchester County Employees

20% for employees of Westchester County

A letter on official letterhead from the appropriate government office citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

NYMC G.M.E. Residents and Fellows

25% for residents and fellows in NYMC Graduate Medical Education (G.M.E.) programs.

A letter from the appropriate NYMC office, government office or affiliate citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

NYMC Affiliate Hospital Employees

10% for employees of NYMC affiliate hospitals.

A letter on official letterhead citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu.

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

SOM Primary Care Preceptors

10% for primary care preceptors for the School of Medicine.

A letter from the appropriate NYMC office, government office or affiliate citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

P.T. and S.L.P. Clinical Site Supervisors

15% for clinical site supervisors for the Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology programs.

A letter from the appropriate NYMC office, government office or affiliate citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

SHSP Alumni for Course Audits

50% to School of Health Sciences and Practice alumni for course audits.

A letter from the appropriate NYMC office, government office or affiliate citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

First Responders

40% tuition discount for First Responders for the Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management.

A letter from the appropriate (i.e., Human Resources) office citing employment is required at the time of registration for new students. An updated letter should be submitted at subsequent registrations and faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu.

See Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management for the application and more information.

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation every term upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

Faculty Practice Employees Discount

25% for physicians employed in an NYMC faculty practice entity (at least 2 years)

10% for non-physicians employed in an NYMC faculty practice entity (at least 2 years)

Students enrolling in the M.P.H., Dr.P.H., M.S. in Biostatistics, M.S. Bioethics or Advanced Certificates may be eligible for a tuition discount through the School of Health Sciences and Practice. There is a maximum of one discount per student, discounts cannot be combined.

A letter from the appropriate NYMC office, government office or affiliate citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

For the School of Health Sciences and Practice, contact the admissions office for assistance with processing the tuition discount and military Tuition Assistance (TA) at (914) 594-4510 or email at shsp_admissions@nymc.edu.

Friends of Bioethics

“Friends of Bioethics” include

Members of the Westchester County Medical Society
Members of the Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association (JOWMA)
Alumni of New York Medical College and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine

A fifty percent (50%) tuition reduction is being offered as a membership benefit for you regarding the Master of Science (M.S.) and Advanced Certificate in Bioethics Programs at New York Medical College (NYMC).

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly emphasized the importance of bioethics in addressing the ethical dilemmas in health care, and it will remain at the forefront for the foreseeable future with an increased demand for bioethics professionals.

The “Friends of Bioethics” program allows you to nominate yourself or individuals working in your practice who have an interest in bioethics and a desire to pursue that interest by taking courses in our Bioethics program.

Students who are nominated will be accepted into the Bioethics program provided they meet the minimum admissions requirements and will be entitled to a 50 percent tuition reduction throughout their bioethics studies at NYMC so long as they remain in good academic standing per the program’s requirements.

For additional information on the “Friends of Bioethics” program or to nominate yourself or an employee as a student, please contact the bioethics Office of Admissions at shsp_admissions@nymc.edu  or (914) 594-4510.

An e-mail request with the appropriate documentation must be submitted every term upon registration to bursar@nymc.edu or faxed to 914-594-3477. Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

We are happy to offer this collaborative effort to provide affordable graduate-level education to address the current needs in the realm of bioethics.

ENT and Allergy Associates Employees

Tuition discounts are applicable to tuition charges only and are not retroactive under any circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation upon registration. Discounts requests will not be accepted after the first week of the term and will not be applied to prior terms regardless of eligibility.

New York Medical College (NYMC) has a proud tradition of preparing health improving professionals to help communities as well as individuals by health and quality of life. As far back as 1860, NYMC has been committed to exploring the social and environmental determinants of health and disease, with special concern for the economically distressed, the disenfranchised, and the most vulnerable members of our society.

An education at the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) at NYMC offers a broad foundation of educational experiences provided by practitioners and industry-based professionals. The high value we place on the integration of research, service and education is reflected in our evidence-based curriculum in the classroom or online modules, in the clinics, and in the field experiences of our students.

As a member of an NYMC partner organization, you are eligible to receive a 20% discount on tuition for our public health programs.

A letter on official letterhead from ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP citing employment and eligibility must be submitted at every registration and must be faxed to (914) 594-3477 or emailed to: bursar@nymc.edu

Degrees

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree programs offer concentrations in four areas:
1. Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion teaches techniques for behavior change—health promotion, health education, community needs assessments, and the development and evaluation of intervention programs, with sensitivity to cultural factors.
2. Epidemiology provides students with the knowledge and quantitative skills necessary to participate in the areas of medical, clinical, and public health research, working to identify trends, patterns, and causes related to disease in populations.
3. Environmental Health Science provides analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to communicate with technical experts and their non-technical constituents and explores the interaction between health and the environment addressing the issues of air and water quality as well as solid waste and environmental and industrial toxicology.
4. Health Policy and Management provides students with an understanding of the business, program, planning, delivery and policy areas of healthcare.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Biostatistics degree program will arm you with the tools to build and interpret predictive models to assess health outcomes and to develop systems for optimal health care delivery. You will learn to turn data into information by developing the ability to extract meaningful information from the analyses of large datasets. Graduates provide value to teams of clinical and policy decision-makers in a variety of health care settings with their facility with decision-making based on probability and risk.

Advanced Certificate Programs

The SHSP also offers certificates in relevant health care fields:

All of our programs are fully accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).

Our programs are designed to accommodate working professionals who may choose to enroll full- or part-time.

We offer a totally online M.P.H. degree as well as several certificate programs
We do not require the GRE for admission to the M.P.H. program
Our small class size and excellent teacher-to-student ratio enable us to offer creative and effective programs
Our experienced financial aid office provides specialized counseling on budgeting and investing in your education
We have a beautiful suburban campus in Westchester convenient to New York City, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey

For more information on our programs and instructions on how to apply, contact the Office of Admissions at (914) 594-4759 or shsp_admissions@nymc.edu.