Tuition, Fees and Expenses

The majority of students attend the OT Program on a full-time basis. This requires a major commitment of both time and resources. The Touro College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the tuition and fee schedules of all programs without prior written notice - be certain to obtain updated tuition and fee information at the time of your inquiry. The current tuition and fees, established for the 2002 - 2003 Academic year is as follows:

Full-time tuition per annum (12 or more credits)	$17,800
Per credit tuition (fewer than 12 credits)	750
Application fee (non-refundable)	50
Tuition deposit (non-refundable, applies to year 1 tuition)	500
Administration fee per semester	100
Student activity fee per annum	40
Returned check fee	40
Late registration fee	50
Materials fee (per semester)	50
Transcript fee	10
Graduation fee (due with final semester registration)	200

ALL Students may be charged additional fees to cover student manuals, educational packets, and professional liability insurance. Fees may vary by semester.

Estimated Annual Expenses

Annual personal expenses for books, travel to school and fieldwork assignments, housing, food, uniforms, supplies, and other items will vary greatly from individual to individual. All OT students are required to carry both malpractice and health insurance throughout the entire program. Travel plus room and board for fieldwork assignments will also affect student costs. Students are encouraged to meet with the Financial Aid Counselor early in the application process to plan for these expenses. Annual expenses for a dependent commuting student are estimated as follows for 1999-2001:

Tuition and fees	18,140
Maintenance at home and transportation	5,000
Books and supplies	1,200
Personal expenses	2,500
Lunches	2,000
Uniforms, malpractice insurance, etc.	300
TOTAL EST. COSTS	29,140

Fieldwork Level II Expenses

Included above are typical expenses for a student taking "local fieldwork". Students should expect to incur additional expenses for "out of town fieldwork". All students should anticipate going out of town for Level II Fieldwork.

Last/Third Year Expenses

Students ready for graduation from either the BS/MS or the OTA programs should anticipate expenses up to $1,000 in order to cover such items as: graduation fee, licensure applications and fees, certification examination fees, and Thesis expenses (BS/MS only).

Financial Resources for OT Students

In addition to the scholarships, loans, and work opportunities listed for the School of Health Sciences, there are some funding sources available specifically for OT students. The department maintains a file on these resources, which is available to students. Included among these are:

Scholarships from state and local Occupational Therapy Associations American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) scholarships
The E. K. Wise Loan Fund of the AOTF
American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) OT and PT scholarships
DAR OT scholarships
Loanships from the New York City Public Schools and several private health-care providers

Requirements, filing deadlines, and award amounts for these monies vary widely. Students are advised to file a Financial Aid Form (FAF) and investigate these sources early in the application process. Individuals currently employed by health-care agencies, or residing in geographic areas where great shortages of occupational therapists exist, may also wish to approach local providers personally with a plan for educational sponsorship in exchange for returning to work in the sponsoring agency.