Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Tuition & Financial Aid

Occupational therapy students pay graduate tuition and fees at Tier II. The complete program is nine consecutive quarters, including summer quarters. There are seven quarters of coursework and two quarters of full-time fieldwork.

University of Washington Graduate Tuition and Fees

The annual tuition and fees (Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarter) effective for Academic Year 2009-2010 are:

• Washington State Residents: $10,660
• Non-residents: $24,000

Summer Quarter tuition fees for 2010 are not posted yet. For Summer Quarter 2009, the fee was $3,475 for residents and $7,632 for non-residents. For more detailed information visit the University of Washington Graduate Tuition and Fees website.

Additional Expenses

A one-time Health Science Student Fee of $275 is charged with tuition for the first quarter only. This fee covers all immunizations, lab testing, record keeping and initial blood-born pathogen testing and treatment if needed. All fees are subject to change without notice.

While students have access to computer labs on campus, the Division of Occupational Therapy strongly recommends that students own a desktop or laptop computer, printer, and word processing software for their own convenience. Much communication between faculty, program staff and students is via e-mail. Faculty members may post course materials and assignments online and UW quarterly registration is offered online. Students receive discounts on computers and printers at the University Book Store.

Other expenses include books, supplies, room and board, and travel expenses associated with clinical fieldwork education. In addition, students who plan to establish Washington State residency should contact the UW Residence Classification Office immediately for information about this process.

Financial Aid

Financial aid and scholarships can make financing your education more possible. If you are planning to apply for financial aid, you need to submit the FAFSA forms (available online) to the UW Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.

Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program

There are fellowships and need-based grants available for graduate students of color and those from other underrepresented groups. If you are accepted into the UW Occupational Therapy Program, we can support your application for financial aid with a letter to the UW Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) division. Follow the link for more information about diversity and equal opportunity in our program.

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

Students residing in Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and Wyoming should visit the WICHE website to determine if they are eligible for the student exchange program that allows non-residents to attend the University on a resident tuition fee basis. The application deadline for WICHE funding is October 15th. Please note that this deadline is firm and occurs in October before the OT applications are due.

Scholarship Opportunities

We highly recommend that students interested in scholarship opportunities use the UW financial aid resources as well as resources on the internet. A limited number of scholarships are available from state and national organizations for students enrolled in the curriculum for their second year of study. The scholarships vary in amount from year to year and students are notified when they become available.

• Fallon Endowed Scholarship Fund (UW Division of Occupational Therapy)
• UW Grad School Minority Scholarships
• National AMBUCS, Inc.
• American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)

To learn more about the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Washington, please explore the links below:

• Program Description
• Diversity & Equal Opportunity
• Accreditation
• Applying
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Eligibility Requirements
• Selection Process
• Curriculum
• Practice Credentials
• Faculty Members
• News & Events
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