Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program Resident Fall & Spring Semester 2023-2024
Tuition and Fees |
Cost |
Tuition |
$11,050 |
Tuition Differential |
$2,458 |
University Fee |
$2,544 |
Technology Fee |
$315 |
Library Fee |
$88 |
Health Service Fee |
$246 |
Student Activity Fee |
$36 |
Academic Support Services Fee |
$100 |
Program Course Fee 1 |
$2,000 |
1 Maximum Fee Assessment of $1,000 per semester
Total Cost for Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program Resident Fall & Spring Semester: $18,837
Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program Nonresident Fall & Spring Semester 2023-2024
Tuition and Fees |
Cost |
Tuition |
$23,583 |
Tuition Differential |
$4,018 |
University Fee |
$2,544 |
Technology Fee |
$315 |
Library Fee |
$88 |
Health Service Fee |
$246 |
Student Activity Fee |
$36 |
Academic Support Services Fee |
$100 |
Capital Outlay Fee |
$690 |
Program Course Fee 1 |
$2,000 |
1 Maximum Fee Assessment of $1,000 per semester
Total for Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program Nonresident Fall & Spring Semester: $33,620
For more information about tuition and fees, you can use the VCU tuition calculator.
Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program Full-Time Summer Semester 2024
Full-time OTD enrollment in the summer semester should be $8,813 for in-state students and $16,204.50 for out-of-state students. The breakdown of the summer 2024 rates are available on the VCU tuition calculator.
Federal Student Financial Aid: |
Please complete this form if you want to be considered for any kind of financial assistance This form can be completed online at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa |
VCU Financial Aid And Resources: |
VCU Financial Aid Department Web page: https://sfs.vcu.edu/financial-aid/ |
Listing of Financial Assistance Programs: https://sfs.vcu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/ |
AD Williams Research Scholarship - An annual scholarship awarded to one student with high academic achievement, leadership, and research contribution to the university. |
AD Williams Fieldwork Scholarship - An annual scholarship awarded to one Grad III student (in their final semester to be used towards Grad III tuition) based on high financial need, outstanding fieldwork performance, leadership, and potential. |
AD Williams Leadership Scholarship - An annual scholarship awarded to one student based on leadership and service to the department. |
AD Williams Service Award - An annual scholarship awarded to students with a high level of service to the university, school, and the community. |
Katherine Lawrence Dragas Scholarship - Katherine Dragas was a graduate of the VCU OT program in 2001. She was a committed occupational therapist and when she passed away in 2009, her husband and classmates established an endowed scholarship to honor her beautiful and giving spirit to serve as a lasting tribute to her memory. The scholarship is awarded to a student with outstanding academic performance and a commitment to pursuing a career in pediatric occupational therapy. |
Commonwealth Of Virginia Scholarship - These awards are presented to graduate student(s) with high academic and professional potential. Preference is given to residents of Virginia, and financial need is considered. |
Patti Ann Maurer Scholarship This award is given to the top ranked applicant for the Entry-Level Professional Master's program. |
Gudger-Garris Scholarship Award This award is a bequest from Lucille Gudger. It is awarded each year to students in the occupational therapy program in good academic standing with financial need. |
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation: https://www.aotf.org/Scholarships |
National AMBUCS, Inc. Provide scholarships for therapists through the AMBUCS Scholars program. www.ambucs.com/ |
Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA): www.vaota.org/ Information and forms can be found under the heading: VOTA Scholarships and Awards |
College Tool Kit: www.collegetoolkit.com A scholarship search engine that allows you to establish a personal profile to help identify available scholarships. |
MedCAP and other Student Loans and Services through Wells Fargo: The MedCAP Loan Program was designed to help you reach your career goal: www.wellsfargo.com/student/school/health3 |
Signature Loans through Sallie Mae: When grants, scholarships, and Federal Stafford Loans fall short in covering the total cost of your education:www.salliemae.com/apply/borrowing/signature.html |
Key Education Resources: 1-800-539-5363 Offering a range of education planning and financing products to help meet your education goals: www.key.com/ |