Any students or OTs in Western NY/Buffalo?

Hello. I will be relocating to the Buffalo area to start OT school soon. I am choosing between D'Youville and SUNY Buffalo. Problem with SUNY Buffalo is that it is a combined BS/MS program and I already have a Bachelor's Degree. They would want me to take a bunch of prerequisite classes that I do not have yet and make me wait another entire application cycle to apply. D'Youville would be ideal for me, but the cost is so high! I already have undergrad debt. Is anyone attending/already attended either of these schools? Also, does anyone know about any good hospitals/snfs/rehab companies in the area that help pay tuition?

WNY student in Westerville, Ohio said: Hello. I will be relocating to the Buffalo area to start OT school soon. I am choosing between D'Youville and SUNY Buffalo. Problem with SUNY Buffalo is that it is a combined BS/MS program and I already have a Bachelor's Degree. They would want me to take a bunch of prerequisite classes that I do not have yet and make me wait another entire application cycle to apply. D'Youville would be ideal for me, but the cost is so high! I already have undergrad debt. Is anyone attending/already attended either of these schools? Also, does anyone know about any good hospitals/snfs/rehab companies in the area that help pay tuition?

I went to DYouville, and its a great school :) yes the costs are high but the job placement and passing rate for the boards is 96%. I got my first job prior to graduation.. and they do have a Masters program which is amazing with one on one help anytime. the faculty is absolutely amazing, and is willing to help in any way for your success.

Thanks for your advice! Did you do student loans to pay for the program?

arah- could I get your e-mail or contact info so I can ask you more about the D'Youville program? Thanks!