Cost of Program
To keep expenses at a reasonable cost to the student, the faculty at NSCC research the OTA budget annually. In addition to regular tuition costs, the Occupational Therapy Assistant requires the following additional purchases.
| Material | Estimated cost | required by |
|---|---|---|
| Program Uniform - Navy Scrubs | $30.00/pair (program only requires students to purchase one pair) | Start of program. |
| CPR Certification | $30.00-$76.00 | Start of program. |
| Immunization Requirements and Physical Exam | Cost Varies (insurance dependent) | Start of program. Physical Exam is required at the beginning of each fall semester. A flu shot is required every October for the students in the program. |
| Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen | ~$115.00 | Start of program and beginning of each fall semester (some fieldwork sites may require). |
| Printing Materials and Lab Supplies | ~$30.00 each semester | Start of each semester. |
| Professional Liability | ~14.00 | Start of program and beginning of each fall semester. |
| AOTA Student Membership Fee | $75.00 | Start of each fall semester. |
| NBCOT Exam Fee | $555.00 |
Post-graduation. |
| State of TN Licensing Exam | $75.00 |
Post-graduation and passing of the NBCOT examination. |
| NBCOT Exam Study Pack | ~$75.00 |
Optional purchase after graduation. |
Updated information regarding current tuition and fees may be found here. For financial aid information, please get in touch with our financial aid office.
