Occupational Therapy
For the 2013-14 academic year, the tuition charge for graduate students will be $5,250 per unit. The affiliation fee for Occupational Therapy students is $4,600.
The MOT and MSOT program is completed in five terms. The first four terms are comprised of on-campus course work followed by two to three clinical affiliations off-campus.
Tuition Costs 2013-14
First Year Students
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 2013 |
4 | $21,000 |
| Spring Term 2014 |
4 | $21,000 |
| Total | $42,000 |
Post-Professional Students
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term 2013 |
2 | $7,580 |
| Fall Term 2013 |
3 | $15,750 |
| Spring Term 2014 |
3 | $15,750 |
| Total | $39,080 |
Second Year Students
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 2013 |
3.5 | $18,375 |
| Spring Term 2014 |
3 | $15,750 |
| Total | $34,125 |
Third Year Students
Students will participate in two to three clinical affiliations off-campus. The affiliation fee for Occupational Therapy students is $4,600.
Financial Aid
Financial aid available to graduate students is composed of federal loans and a limited number of departmental scholarships and fellowships.
Eligibility for need-based financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need. Financial need is defined as the difference between the total cost of attending Puget Sound and the amount you are expected to contribute as calculated by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The cost of attendance is the total cost of tuition billed by the university, plus a standard calculation for room and board allowance, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Estimated Financial Aid Available
| Award | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Stafford Loan | $20,500 |
| Federal Perkins Loan |
$2,000 |
| Total | $22,500 |
Additional Loan Resources
Graduate PLUS Loan
Graduate students may pursue funding through the Graduate PLUS loan program. Students may borrow a PLUS Loan for any year that they are enrolled at least half-time. The interest rate is fixed at 7.9%.
Private Education Loan
There are many private lenders who offer private educational loans to students provided the qualifying credit and income criteria are met. You can compare options for private education loans through Simple Tuition, a free online loan comparison tool.
