Apply to Hanover OTD
The following tuition rates and associated costs are for 2024-2025 academic year and apply to students enrolled in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program (OTD) program starting January 2025. The costs indicated below are only an estimate and may be different from the student’s total expenditures. Variable costs of the program include lodging, food, and travel to/from lab immersions, Level II Fieldwork education rotations, and capstone experience placements. In addition, textbooks, computer requirements (laptop computer and mobile device), and hardware/software will vary slightly based on individual student preferences.
Applicants pay a $500 seat deposit to accept an admissions offer. This deposit is deducted from tuition owed in the first semester and non-refundable should a student decide to withdraw from the program.
| First Year Fees | Second Year Fees | |
| Hanover Tuition Cost, Class of 2025* | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Hanover Tuition Cost, Class of 2026* | $46,000 | $46,000 |
| General Fees (technology resources and support, administrative support services, counseling services, library resources) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Enrollment Fees | $1,000 | $0 |
| Textbooks, clinical apps, licensure preparation materials (estimated) | $2,200 | $300 |
| Background Checks (estimated) | $90 | $90 |
| AOTA and State Student Membership Dues | $110 | $110 |
| Computer Requirements (estimated) | $1,500 | $0 |
| Health Insurance (estimated)** | $3,165 | $3,165 |
| * Subject to change | ||
| **Waived with proof of personal insurance |
For information regarding financial aid resources and details on student loan programs, please visit: Hanover College Graduate Financial Aid to review financial aid policies, scholarship and grant resources, federal loan applications, and our FAQ page.
Financial aid and student loans for graduate and doctoral students can be significantly different than the traditional undergraduate experience, and our team is here to help you navigate processes, explore scholarship and grant opportunities, and to meet one-on-one to form a financial strategy.
For any questions regarding financial aid opportunities and options, please contact Mr. Garnet Tipton, Director of Graduate Student Services, at tipton@hanover.edu.
Hanover College complies with Title 38 of the U.S. Code Section 3679(e) for students entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
If you have questions about benefits, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services. The School Certifying Official (SCO) is available to answer questions and provide assistance regarding benefit certification and application processes.
At Hanover College, we are honored to serve those who have served our country, and we look forward to assisting you in achieving your academic goals.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.