Cost, Financial Aid & Scholarships | Occupational Therapy

Students are responsible for transportation for all practicum and fieldwork experiences during the 34 month Doctoral program. Any added living and transportation expenses for the Level II Fieldwork will also be the student's responsibility.

Current Cost	2021 Fall Semester	2022 Spring Semester	2022 Summer Semester	2021-2022 Academic year	Total Cost (3-year Program, 2021-2024)
Tuition	$16,273.00	$16,273.00	$6,215.00	$38,761.00	$120,353.00
Student Fees	$170	0	0	$170	$510
Books & Supplies	$682	$300	$100	$1,082	$1,882
Loan Fees	$868	$868	$449	$2,185	$6,471
Distance Ed. Fees	0	0	0	0	0
Clinical Expenses*	$1,629	0	0	$1,629	$3,708
Transportation	$1,000	$1,000	0	$2,000	$9,600
University Health Insurance**	$3,275	0	0	$3,275	$9,825
Home Internet	$300	$300	$300	$900	$2,700
Total	$24,197	$18,741	$7,064	$50,002	$155,049

Table based on a 3.5% increase annually, however tuition and fees are subject to change.

*Clinical expenses include: required immunizations, background checks, CPR/First Aid certification, site specific fieldwork expenses, capstone expenses, and student AOTA membership.

**Cost of University Health Insurance is waived with proof of coverage.

Occupational Therapy Scholarships & Financial Aid

Need-based aid in the form of grants, loans, work-study, and other funding is available to those who demonstrate financial need. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Students applying to the School of Occupational Therapy should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov as soon as possible after Oct. 1 each year. Also visit studentaid.gov for more information on available loans.

Do not wait to be accepted into your program to apply for financial aid.

WICHE Student Exchange Program

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Student Exchange Program (WICHE) offers financial assistance from the following states: Alaska, Hawai‘i, Montana, and Wyoming. For the most accurate and up to date information, please contact WICHE Student Exchange Program, 3035 Center Green Drive, Boulder Colorado 80301, phone 303-541-0214 or Pacific University Office of Admission for Professional Programs. All residents from the above states are strongly encouraged to apply for WICHE certification. The application deadline for WICHE funding is Oct. 15 of the year prior to entrance in the program.