Program Costs

Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the length of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is reduced by one semester (totaling two years plus capstone). As a result, NAU offers the most affordable OT graduate program in the state of Arizona.

How much does the program cost?

In compliance with ACOTE standard A.4.4., the total cost of attendance of the program can be found here. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Arizona Board of Regents or the Arizona legislature annually each spring. Miscellaneous mandatory fees include FA trust fees and ITS fees. Book costs are estimates based off of current prices and are subject to change. In addition to tuition, the OTD Program also charges an $11,000/yr program fee (divided between two $5,500/semester payments over fall and spring terms). More information about program fees can be found on the NAU Additional Fees Page.

Most affordable occupational therapy degree in the state of Arizona!

Financial aid

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before being admitted into a graduate program is a good idea. Typically, applications begin in October for the following fall. Applying early enables applicants to be considered for sources with early deadlines. Applicants have the ability to decline or accept funding prior to the start of aid.

Find helpful information about financial aid resources.

Scholarships

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Scholarships

AOTF offers scholarships for full-time students currently enrolled in accredited or developing occupational therapy programs. Learn more and apply on the AOTF website.

Arizona Area Health Education Centers (AzAHEC)

The Rural Health Professions Program (RHPP) is central to the mission of Arizona Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to help prepare the health workforce for rural and urban underserved populations. While RHPP by history focuses on rural Arizona communities, Arizona AHEC also financially supports clinical rotations in Arizona’s urban medically underserved communities.

Katherine Hudson Dilley Scholarship Fund

The Katherine Hudson Dilley Scholarship Fund provides enduring support for graduate students in NAU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctorate of Occupational Therapy programs. Recipients must maintain good academic standing. Scholarship funds may be applied to eligible costs, including tuition, fees, room, board, transportation, books, and other educational expenses not covered by other aid, excluding loans. This fund was established by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a national organization renowned for its dedication to historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students

In 2020, the Department of Occupational Therapy was awarded the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Grant. This grant specifically promotes diversity in the health profession programs by giving students who qualify a scholarship to support their educational attendance. Over the next five years, the NAU OT Department will annually award up to $650,000 to occupational therapy students who qualify for a cumulative of $3.25 million.

*The OT program is currently applying to receive funding beyond 2025.

WICHE PSEP

The NAU Occupational Therapy program is proud to be recognized as a school authorized to accept students qualifying for the WICHE PSEP. The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Professional Student Exchange Program (WICHE PSEP) enables students from Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Wyoming, and the territory of CNMI to apply for assistance from their home state in the pursuit of a graduate program in the field of occupational therapy. Because the deadline for application is October prior to admission, persons interested in a graduate program are encouraged to apply prior to interviews for the NAU OTD program.