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Tuition and fees
How much does the program cost?
Residents
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Program Cost*
Total Cost $29,635 $30,822 $22,540 $82,996
Tuition $16,603 $18,485 $11,125 $46,213
Program Fees $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $33,000
Misc Mandatory Fees $622 $622 $415 $1,659
Books $1,410 $715
$2,124
Non Arizona Residents
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Program Cost*
Total Cost $44,299 $46,219 $38,634 $129,152
Tuition $31,267 $33,882 $27,291 $92,439
Program Fees $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $33,000
Misc Mandatory Fees $622 $622 $415 $1,659
Books $1,410 $715 $2,214
*Tuition and fees, as well as the OTD Program fee, are subject to change at the discretion of the Arizona Board of Regents or the Arizona legislature annually. Tuition and fee increases Years 2 and 3, are projected based on prior years but should be considered estimates. Miscellaneous mandatory fees include FA trust fees and ITS fees. Book costs are estimates based off of current prices and are subject to change.
Years 1 and 2 are three semesters. Year 3 is two semesters.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in Assisting the NAU OTD in its Mission of Development of Occupational Therapists?
NAU OTD is reliant upon the local and national community in achieving its goals of developing the best in the field. If you are able, please consider assisting us through one or both of the following avenues:
1) Contributions Gratefully Accepted.
Our program is self-sustaining; meaning that we are not provided public monies. As such, we need financial assistance. Please consider donating to our public and non-profit program by going to: https://alumni.nau.edu/giving.aspx?SKIPINTRO=Y
- Select “Health & Human Services, College of”
- Selecting, “Click Here to Search Funds”
- Enter “Occupational Therapy”
- Selecting one of the Occupational Therapy funds listed.
- Every donation is much appreciated.
2) Volunteerism
We welcome those volunteering their time. Licensed occupational therapists willing to serve as Fieldwork Educators and / or instruction in the classroom, and persons with conditions that are under study by our students and faculty are asked to contact us by emailing ot.otd@nau.edu