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OTD Non-Resident Graduate Tuition Scholarship

The Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship covers up to 100% of the difference between the residential and non-residential graduate tuition rates. This scholarship is renewable in subsequent terms. Students must meet GPA and other criteria listed below to be eligible for the scholarship.

Award Amount

Up to 100% of the difference between the residential and non-residential graduate tuition rate. This scholarship is renewable in subsequent terms.

Full eligibility requirements

You may be eligible for a non-resident graduate tuition scholarship if you:

  • Are a newly admitted non-resident graduate student in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program
  • Are enrolled full-time in all required coursework for the OTD program, progressing as part of their designated cohort. While the number of credits may vary each semester, enrollment in the full required course load for each term is mandatory. 
  • Maintain active enrollment across all semesters, including fall, winter, and summer, as outlined in the OTD curriculum. You must maintain minimum credit hour requirements each semester you receive this scholarship. If you drop below the required number of credit hours upon which your scholarship was based or withdraw completely from your courses, you will be expected to repay all or part of your award for that semester.
  • Uphold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout the program. If your GPA falls below 3.0 and you are placed on academic probation, you will be ineligible for the scholarship for the remainder of the OTD program.
  • Maintain department and university standards of academic and professional integrity. The scholarship may be rescinded if any form of academic or professional misconduct is identified.
  • This scholarship is awarded for consecutive fall, winter, and summer terms. 
  • International Students are expected to maintain lawful immigration status according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines.
  • Scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s tuition account.

How to apply

The Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship is an automatic process where admitted students will be reviewed for this award shortly after the admission decision based on criteria of academic excellence. If you are a new incoming admit and qualify for the scholarship, youwill receive an email from Financial Aid with instructions on how to accept the scholarship. Continuing students will have their scholarship automatically renewed if they continue to meet all terms and conditions, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at UM-Flint.

If you have any questions, please contact the OTD Admissions Representative: [email protected].