An Education You Can Afford
Tuition for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program (on campus and distance pathways) is $1,020 per credit for the 2023-2024 academic year. The total fee amount (including the University comprehensive fee, health service fee, OTD student activity fee, and OTD technology fee) for 2023-2024 is $3,525.
Courses are offered in three semesters annually: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Annual Program Costs
| Tuition | Fees | Annual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (45 cr.) | $45,900 | $3,525 | $49,425 |
| Year 2 (42 cr.) | $42,840 | $3,525 | $46,365 |
| Year 3 (22 cr.) | $22,440 | $3,525 | $25,965 |
| Total (109 cr.) | $121,755 |
*Tuition is based on 2023-2024 rate and does not factor annual tuition increases.
Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Western New England University's FAFSA code is 002226. Please visit Enrollment Services for more information. The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid is also a helpful source of general financial aid information.
Enrollment Deposit
Students who are accepted into the OTD program must submit an initial enrollment deposit of $250 within four weeks of notification of acceptance to secure a seat in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. A second deposit of $250 is due by April 1.
Students who are accepted after mid-March will have two weeks to pay both enrollment deposits of $500 total. All enrollment deposits are non-refundable and are credited toward fall tuition.
Graduate Assistantships
Information and applications for incoming OTD students
Scholarships
The Occupational Therapy Impact Scholarship is awarded to full-time, incoming Doctor of Occupational Therapy students who are not enrolled in any Western New England University undergraduate program. Eligible students will be awarded an annual scholarship of $6,000 (Prerequisite GPA up to 3.09), $8,000 (Prerequisite GPA 3.10–3.49), or $12,000 (Prerequisite GPA 3.50–4.00) as long as they meet satisfactory academic progress.
WNE undergraduate students enrolling in the OTD program through our 3+3 pathways will recieve undergraduate aid during the first three years at WNE and will receive undergraduate merit aid during the fourth year. A $12,000 Occupational Therapy Impact Scholarship will be awarded during years five and six
External Scholarships
The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc (AOTA) Scholarships
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Scholarships
The Office of Enrollment Services
The friendly staff members at the Enrollment Services are here to assist students seeking guidance about the financial aid process, billing, and more. Enrollment Services combines the traditional offices of financial aid, registrar, and student accounts in one convenient location. You'll find the office in the Lower Level of D'Amour Library. Your account is assigned by the student's last name to a Financial Aid Counselor. Stop in or give us a call at 413-796-2080.