Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Total Cost of Attendance (3 years) (in-state) 

 

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Tuition

$17,306.00

$15,230.61

$18,354.83

University Fee 

$3,721.00

$3,292.91

$3,946.80

Technology Fee

$428.00

$399.91

$453.97

 Library Fee

$136.00

$120.51

$144.24

 Student Activity Fee - MCV

$48.00

$73.13

$50.91

Academic Support Svs Fee

$150.00

$360.50

$159.09

Health Service Fee

$268.00

$276.04

$284.32

Program Course Fee

$3,000.00

$2,744.95

$3,181.80

Tuition Differential

$3,687.00

$3,391.79

$3,910.43

Loan Fees

$273.00

$281.19

$289.54

Books and Supplies

$1,935.00

$1,328.70

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  $30,952.00 $27,499.97 $30,775.95
Total Cost of Attendance     $89,227.92

Illustration based on a 3% increase annually, however fees are subject to change.

 

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/