Outreach Training Institute (OTI) awards a limited number of scholarships for our CASAC Training Program. Highest priority is given to those who apply early, and the best possible candidates. Additional opportunities are offered through a variety of funding partners including the Office of Addictions Services and Supports (OASAS), 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Suffolk County Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, and the New York State Education Department ACCES-VR.
All applications for scholarships and financial assistance are reviewed by an admissions committee. Submission of appropriate supporting documentation for the specific scholarship you are applying for must be submitted accordingly. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to completing the training program, commitment to employment, and have the potential for career advancement in the field of substance use disorder treatment during and beyond their time at Outreach Training Institute. All individuals interested in applying for a scholarship must indicate the scholarship you are interested in by making the appropriate selection on your application for the CASAC Training Program at OTI.
When any scholarship is awarded, recipients must meet certain requirements to maintain good standing, demonstrating satisfactory progress towards graduation and CASAC credentialing.
We also offer monthly installment plans of tuition payments for individuals who are paying for their own tuition cost.
If you are interested in a scholarship opportunity or additional funding assistance please see options below:
OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP)
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) funded Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program (APSP) at Outreach Training Institute (OTI) will cover the full cost of tuition for the CASAC Training Program for 350-Hour students and 100-Hour students at Outreach Training Institute. Participants must commit to completing 120 field hours at an OASAS approved facility providing clinical SUD treatment services. In addition, eligible recipients in the 350-Hour CASAC Training Program will receive a stipend to participate in 120 hours of internship, a reimbursement of the CASAC application fee, and a reimbursement of the Exam fee (specific requirements must be completed to be eligible).
Click here to apply to the CASAC Training Program at OTI: https://opiny.org/casac-training/
For more information regarding the requirements for this scholarship opportunity please contact OTIoutreach@opiny.org
1199 Career Pathways Scholarship Program (1199)
The 1199 SEIU Training and Employment funded Career Pathways Scholarship Program (1199) will cover the full cost of tuition for the CASAC Training Program at Outreach Training Institute (OTI) for 1199 members and some non-members as well. Participants must commit to a 3-year service requirement working for a healthcare provider in New York State that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured. Eligible recipients must gain admittance into the CASAC Training Program at Outreach Training Institute.
Click here to apply to the CASAC Training Program at OTI: https://opiny.org/casac-training/
Click here to apply to the 1199 Career Pathways Scholarship Program: https://www.tefcpt.org/
For more information regarding the requirements for this scholarship opportunity please contact OTIoutreach@opiny.org
The Suffolk County Workforce Development Scholarships (SCWDS)
The Suffolk County Department of Health & Mental Hygiene funded Suffolk County Workforce Development Scholarship Program (SCWDS) will cover the full cost of tuition for the CASAC Training Program for 350-Hour students and 135-Hour students at Outreach Training Institute (OTI) who reside in Suffolk County. Eligible recipients must gain admittance into the CASAC Training Program at Outreach Training Institute. Participants must commit to completing up to 260 field hours at an OASAS approved facility providing clinical SUD treatment services.
Click here to apply to the CASAC Training Program at OTI: https://opiny.org/casac-training/
For more information regarding the requirements for this scholarship opportunity please contact OTIoutreach@opiny.org
Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
Applicants who are eligible and approved for ACCES-VR benefits can attend Outreach Training Institute at no cost. Funding is sponsored by the New York State Education Department, a longtime funding partner with OTI. Following ACCES-VR enrollment, candidates are invited to participate in OTI’s standard admissions process. Contact your local county office for more information. You can also visit the ACCES-VR website here.
Click here to apply to the CASAC Training Program at OTI: https://opiny.org/casac-training/
For more information regarding the requirements for this scholarship opportunity please contact OTIoutreach@opiny.org
SUNY Empire State College Credits
Outreach Training Institute (OTI) offers a jumpstart to an Associate, Bachelor or Master degree. Graduates can convert their OTI training into college credits at SUNY Empire State College (ESC). Thanks to our unique partnership, you can earn up to 40 ESC college credits through our CASAC Training Program or 24 ESC credits through our CASAC-T program.
Students who take advantage of this valuable offer can receive:
• Orientation fee waiver
• $100 Presidential Scholarship during the first term of matriculated enrollment
Apprenticeship Program through OTI!
Outreach is proud to be the first behavioral treatment organization in New York State to receive approval from the Department of Labor to operate a Registered Apprenticeship Program. As an Apprentice, you will work under the trade title of Alcoholism & Substance Use Counselor Aide in one of Outreach’s four residential programs.
Apprentices will be hired as full-time employees with excellent benefits and receive free training to become a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) through OTI.
Interested? Click here to apply to become Outreach’s first Apprentice!
Note: Only individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a Human Services-related field are eligible to apply.