Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistants perform various duties, assisting staff and faculty in the OTD division. Eligible students who have completed the FAFSA can apply at the end of their first semester. Graduate Assistants can work up to 19 hours per week and are paid $17.50 per hour. The program intends to hire a limited number of Graduate Assistants each year.
North Carolina Forgivable Education Loans
A portion of your education loans may be forgiven by providing occupational therapy services in North Carolin, up to $56,000. Learn more.
Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programs
| Credits | Master’s Degree | Doctoral Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 9+ | $10,000 ($5,000/semester) |
$14,000 ($7,000/semester) |
| Max Total Loan Limits | $20,000 | $56,000 |
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If a government or not-for-profit organization employs you, you might be eligible for the program and have the balance of your loan forgiven after a certain number of payments.
Allied Health Scholarships
National AMBUCS, Inc. awards the scholarships ranging from $500 to $6,000 to students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and hearing audiology.
Over $9.1 million in scholarships has been awarded to over 16,000 students, with $500-$1,500 awards and a two-year award of $6,000.
Additional Resources
Below is a list of sites for financial assistance for students applying to the OTD program.
- The College Foundation of North Carolina provides financial assistance to qualified students.
- The Duke School of Medicine Financial Aid website has additional support and information.
- NCEAP Loan Forgiveness
- NY Times Article-Multiple Multiple Resources
- AMBUCS Therapy Scholarships
- Sallie Mae-Multiple Scholarships
- Health care/Public Service Multiple Loan Forgiveness
- NIH Scholarships-Research
- Frank Roach Scholarship-$1000 Scholarship
- F.A. Davis Scholarship Program for IPE Students-$1000 Scholarship for Health Science Students