Financial Aid, Scholarships and Costs

Cost

Tuition 2021-2022 

The Occupational Therapy program tuition is based on a flat rate per semester. 

Scholarships

Clarkson University’s Lewis School of Health Sciences is pleased to announce new merit-based scholarships to incoming Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy students. The award amount totals $33,000 and is spread equally across the seven semesters of the program. All incoming students are automatically considered for this scholarship, and there is no extra application process.

We also offer a limited number of Presidential Scholarships to attract the best, brightest, and most promising students who wish to enter the field of healthcare. The Scholarships total $20,000 and are spread equally across the terms of enrollment. Eligibility for these scholarships is competitive and assessed after acceptance into the program. 

For more information, please contact otadmissions@clarkson.edu.

Graduate Assistantships

The occupational therapy program offers two graduate assistantships. Students who are awarded a graduate assistantship will receive a 15% reduction in current tuition each semester, and will be required to work 5 hours per week for the occupational therapy department. Applications for GA positions will be considered in the order they are received. To be considered, please contact otadmissions@clarkson.edu.

*Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notice based on the University's needs and/or discretion.

**Health Insurance coverage is required during the academic and clinical portions of the curriculum. This insurance is mandatory, but CU health insurance may be waived with proof of other current coverage.