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Costs, Financial Aid and Scholarships

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The cost of an education at the University of Kansas is competitive with other top doctoral programs in occupational therapy. See below for tuition, fees and other information, in addition to financial aid and scholarship resources.

The amounts listed below are based on the KU Comprehensive Fee Schedule. This is provided as a guide only and is not an official quote of costs. All figures are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas.

A $400 non-refundable tuition fee deposit is required to reserve a spot in this program.


Estimated Costs

This is an estimate of costs for full-time students finishing the degree program in three years.

Kansas Resident Tuition

Graduate tuition, on campus courses

$442.20 per credit hour

106 credit hours

$46,873.20

Graduate tuition, online courses

$442.20 per credit hour

6 credit hours

$2,653.20

OT course fee

$121.55 per credit hour

112 credit hours

$13,613.60

E-learning course fee

$100.00 per credit hour

6 credit hours

$600.00

Campus fees

$421.77 per fall and spring semester

6 fall/spring semesters (no fee for summer semesters)

$2,530.62

Estimated total for Kansas residents

$66,270.62

In-State Tuition Eligibility Requirements

Very specific requirements must be met to qualify for Kansas resident tuition rates. Learn more about the requirements. You can direct questions to the Office of the Registrar.

 

Non-Resident Tuition

Graduate tuition, on campus courses

$1,039.10 per credit hour

106 credit hours

$110,144.60

Graduate tuition, online courses

$442.20 per credit hour

6 credit hours

$2,653.20

OT course fee

$121.55 per credit hour

112 credit hours to complete degree

$13,613.60

E-learning course fee

$100.00 per credit hour

6 credit hours

$600.00

Campus fees

$421.77 per semester

6 fall/spring semesters (no fee for summer semesters)

$2,530.62

Estimated total for nonresidents

$129,542.02

Students in this program are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements.

All students are required to have a background check completed and the report sent directly to KU from the reporting agency. This one-time fee is paid by the student. Drug screenings may be required when participating at clinical sites. Learn more.

In addition, you will need to provide proof of health insurance coverage prior to enrollment. KU offers a health insurance plan option to students at a reasonable cost. Additional expenses for textbooks, room and board, transportation and other needs should also be considered.


Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify.

Federal assistance includes the following:

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
  • Federal Work Study
  • Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)

The School of Health Professions provides a number of scholarship award opportunities for currently enrolled students.

KU Medical Center provides information about additional grants and scholarships which may be available. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with questions or for assistance. 

Get Started: Apply for Financial Aid

To complete the FAFSA, visit the FAFSA application site and provide the school code for the University of Kansas: 001948.

Students should not wait to be accepted into an academic program to begin the financial aid process. Even if the application deadline for the intended program is later in the year, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline.

Some financial aid grants and low-interest loans have limited funding. After the priority deadline, any remaining financial aid will be awarded as available.

Even if financial aid will not be requested, students are encouraged to file the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA enables the school to consider all scholarship funds available. The FAFSA must be completed annually.

The total financial aid award package, including scholarships, loans or need-based aid, cannot be finalized until the student's application materials and fee have been received and admission to KU has been completed.


Scholarships

In addition to scholarships available from the School of Health Professions, our department awards the following scholarships. These awards are typically available to students after the first year in the KU occupational therapy program.

Jennings Nadine Hardesty Scholarship
This scholarship is available in the form of need-based grants for students currently enrolled in an academic program in the Department of Occupational Therapy Education.

Karen Bloyd Jones Professional Development Award
This award provides direct financial support for students currently in an academic program in the Department of Occupational Therapy Education. It may support participation in national or regional meetings or conferences, research presentations, and/or student leadership opportunities.

Susan Clark Maffei Memorial Occupational Therapy Scholarship
This is a self-nominating scholarship awarded each year to a selected full-time student enrolled in the MOT program. The student must demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and a sincere, compassionate attitude of service to others.

Barbara Reber Umlauf Scholarship
The Barbara Reber Umlauf Memorial Scholarship is a self-nominating scholarship awarded each year to selected full-time students enrolled in the MOT program. The recipients must be members of the Student Occupational Therapy Association, have participated in both volunteer and work experiences, and have a competitive grade point average. Applications will be sent to students in the spring, and awarded in the following fall and spring semester.

Kathlyn ‘Kitty’ Reed Occupational Therapy Scholarship
Dr. Kathlyn ‘Kitty’ Reed established this scholarship to recognize a deserving occupational therapy student. The recipient must be an outstanding graduate student. This is not a self-nominating scholarship. The OT Scholarship Committee determines the recipient of this scholarship.

Ellen Roose Scholarship
The Ellen Roose Scholarship is for a deserving graduate teaching assistant occupational therapy student. This is not a self-nominating scholarship. The OT Scholarship Committee determines the scholarship recipient.

Andy Thompson Award
Established by the family of Andy Thompson, a KU OT graduate, the Andy Thompson Award is awarded to a third year graduating occupational therapy student. This is a self-nominating award. The recipient of this award must possess an interest in serving individuals with traumatic brain injury or psychiatric disabilities. Applications will be sent to qualifying students and the recipient awarded at graduation.

Learn more about scholarship opportunities from KU School of Health Professions.

KU School of Health Professions

Occupational Therapy Education
KU Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd  MS2003
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-7195 • 711 TTY