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CASAC Program FAQs • Re-credentialing & Professional Development Trainings FAQs
The CASAC Training Program is a 350 hour training program. A typical schedule track spans over 11-12 months. As required by the State, students must complete the full 350 hours to graduate from the program, which may extend student participation in order to allow for missed classes to be made up.
No, students are required to make up the exact class that is missed. This can be done the next time that class is available; either in their current schedule track or in another schedule track at different location and time. A training administrator will work with you to coordinate.
In response to the current health crisis, OTI is offering its CASAC program online effective May 4, 2020.
Classes in the 350- hour program are now scheduled as followed:
In-person classes will resume once state and local guidelines permit.
The total tuition cost for the 350 hour CASAC training program is $4,450.
Payment can be made in one lump sum for a 10% tuition discount, or in 11 monthly payment installments. For the latter arrangement, upon acceptance into the CASAC program, students will receive a payment contract and will be required to make the first payment prior to beginning the program. Every payment thereafter is to be made on the 1st of the following month.
Yes. Outreach Training Institute will provide a 25% scholarship to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include income and other criteria. To be eligible for the 25% scholarship, an applicant must provide the proper financial documentation indicating the following household income:
| Household Income | Annual Income |
| 1 | 32,000 |
| 2 | 36,000 |
| 3 | 40,000 |
| 4 | 44,000 |
| 5 | 48,000 |
| 6 | 52,000 |
| 7 | 56,000 |
| 8 | 60,000 |
NEW** Outreach Training Institute has received funding for a limited number of 50% scholarships. For more information, please refer to our Financial Aid & Scholarships page.
Outreach Training Institute can accept tuition payment from an approved outside agency willing to fund your training.
To inquire about eligibility from an agency you must contact the agency directly and obtain approval from them prior to applying to OTI.
OTI also has 25% and 50% scholarships available to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include income and other criteria. Please refer to our Financial Aid & Scholarships page for more information.
Yes, for those with vocational rehabilitation needs stemming from a previous incarceration, substance use, mental health disorders, health problems and/or physical disabilities may receive funding for their tuition and other costs via ACCES-VR.
To inquire about eligibility for ACCES-VR, please contact them directly.
Provided here is the ACCES-VR link .
No. Outreach Training Institute (OTI) is not an academic institution. OTI is an approved Training Provider by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services.
Outreach Training Institute is authorized to provide occupational training by the NYS Education Department and is therefore able to accept tuition assistance funding available through the G.I. Bill. Any veteran interested in applying for the CASAC training program must first gain approval with the VA, and submit the necessary documentation to OTI prior to beginning the program.
Entry points to the CASAC training program are available every 4 – 6 weeks. If accepted into the program, you will begin at the next available entry point. This will be discussed during the interview and required student orientation prior to start of class.
Please note, in response to the current health crisis, the interview will be held remotely as well as the student orientation. The student orientation will be conducted online via Webex.
Every prospective student must complete an application for to be considered for acceptance and enrollment into the CASAC training program. The online application will indicate what additional documents are required.
Interested individuals can apply for the CASAC program by completing our online application here. Once your application has been received, we will contact you for next steps.
Your application will be reviewed and processed within 3 – 5 business days. You will be contacted by an OTI representative to ensure all required documents have been submitted and for further instruction on next steps.
Some applicants will be required to take a reading comprehension exam. However, in response to the current health crisis, we are temporarily waiving the exam for individuals who demonstrate to have a sufficient level of education. The Admissions Committee will determine this by taking into consideration their highest level of education, their essay and the interview.
If you pass the reading comprehension exam, a remote admissions interview will be scheduled. You will be interviewed by an OTI representative. Thereafter, your application and interview responses will be reviewed by an admissions committee to determine acceptance.
Yes, we ask that you first obtain a deficiency letter from OASAS in order to demonstrate the hours you will need to complete your training. A deficiency letter can be obtained by submitting an application for your credentials to OASAS. You will be required to show proof of the training hours you received at the previous training provider.
Provided here is the link to OASAS.
Only if you have obtained one of the following licenses: Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis or Marriage/Family Therapy.
Note: Other masters and advanced degrees in counseling related disciplines must be evaluated by OASAS by submitting a transcript and application to OASAS directly (www.oasas.ny.gov )
121 Hours (85 hours in Section I, 15 hours of Ethics, 15 hours of Cultural Competency, 3 hours of MAT, and 3 hours of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training).
In response to the current health crisis, OTI is offering its CASAC program online effective May 4, 2020.
Classes in the 350- hour program are scheduled as follows:
In-person classes will resume once state and local guidelines permit.
Please submit the follow application here.
Once your application has been received, please allow 3-5 business for it to be processed. We will contact you for next steps.
All of Outreach Training Institute’s trainings fulfill continuing education hours or re-credentialing requirements.
Please refer to our Continuing Education and Re-credentialing page for more information.
The Professional Development Trainings are specifically designed for individuals who have experience working in the behavioral health field.
The courses within the 350 hour CASAC training program are designed for individuals who are seeking to complete the educational hours required by New York State to obtain certification as a CASAC-T and eventual CASAC.
The list below illustrates the cost breakdown for our Professional Development Trainings. If someone chooses to register for a course within the 350-hour CASAC training program, the cost is $12.71 per hour.
| 1 Half Day (3 hours) | $90.00 | $80.00 |
| 1 Full Day training (6 hours) | $135.00 | $120.00 |
| 2 Full Day trainings (12 hours) | $250.00 | $230.00 |
| Clinical Supervision | $340.00 | $310.00 |
Provided here is the link to the Professional Development Calendar.
Please be aware that in response to the current health crisis, that all Professional Development Trainings have been postponed as we are preparing to hold our Professional Development courses online. Please refer to the Professional Development page for updated at the link above.
If you wish to register for the Professional Development Trainings, please complete our online registration form. Once your form has been received, we will contact you for payment.
Please be aware that in response to the current health crisis, that all Professional Development Trainings have been postponed as we are preparing to hold our Professional Development courses online.
For more information about our Professional Development Trainings during this time, please refer to our Professional Development Trainings page.