OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP)

Geographic Scope: New York State

Overview:
The OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP) at Outreach Training Institute (OTI) covers the full cost of tuition for the CASAC Training Program for both 350-Hour and 100-Hour students.

Focus Area: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment professional development and credentialing

Eligibility:

• Must be admitted to the CASAC Training Program at OTI
• Must commit to completing 120 field hours at an OASAS-approved facility providing clinical SUD treatment services
• For 350-Hour CASAC Training Program students: eligible for internship stipend, CASAC application fee reimbursement, and exam fee reimbursement (specific requirements must be completed)

Award Details:

• Full tuition coverage for CASAC Training Program
• Eligible recipients in 350-Hour program receive stipend for 120 hours of internship
• Reimbursement of CASAC application fee
• Reimbursement of exam fee (specific requirements apply)

Contact Information: OTIoutreach@opiny.org

Application URL: https://opiny.org/casac-training/

Application Process

1. Apply to CASAC Training Program at OTI via https://opiny.org/casac-training/
2. Indicate Interest: Select the APSP scholarship option on your CASAC Training Program application
3. Submit Supporting Documentation: Provide all appropriate supporting documentation required for the APSP scholarship
4. Review Process: Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee
5. Maintain Standing: Once awarded, recipients must:
   • Meet scholarship maintenance requirements
   • Demonstrate satisfactory progress towards graduation
   • Work towards CASAC credentialing
   • Complete 120 field hours at OASAS-approved facility

Required Commitment

• Complete 120 field hours at an OASAS-approved facility providing clinical SUD treatment services
• For 350-Hour students: meet specific requirements to receive internship stipend, application fee reimbursement, and exam fee reimbursement

Contact for Details

Email: OTIoutreach@opiny.org