Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition

The OTD program runs a full 36-month span, including the summer semester. Your tuition will remain the same throughout the program.

year	Tuition	Fees	Total
1	$38,334	$1,656	$39,990
2	$38,334	$1,656	$39,990
3	$38,334	$552	$38,886
Total	$115,002	$3,864	$118,866

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. The COA includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing (or a housing and food allowance for off-campus students), and allowances for books & supplies, transportation, personal expenses and federal loan fees. If applicable, the COA may also include dependent care, disability expenses, cost of a personal computer or fees for an applicable eligible study-abroad program.

**Students are responsible for travel plus room and board (if applicable) for Level II fieldwork placements.

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Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

By university policy, all students are required to have health insurance coverage while enrolled at JWU. If a student decides to forgo SHIP, evidence of other comparable health insurance must be provided. Note that the insurance coverage must be of a type accepted in the United States. Learn more about SHIP.

Tuition Refund Policy

Tuition is applicable to all students, including those on approved off-campus programs. Student health insurance, program fees and room & board are nonrefundable, if applicable. Review the tuition refund policy.

Financial Aid

As an OTD student, upon completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), you may qualify for a Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan up to $20,500 annually. You can also apply for the Federal Graduate PLUS loan (credit-qualified) for up to the cost of the program in addition to what you may qualify for in the Unsubsidized Loan.

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) both offer scholarships for entry-level occupational therapy students. Outside scholarships may also be available through searching online.

For more information on how best to finance your education, contact a financial planner at Student Financial Services.