Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)

Format(s)
Hybrid
Degree Type
Master of Rehabilitation Technology
Duration

Full-time
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time
Varies and at the student’s pace

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Format(s)
Hybrid
Degree Type
Master of Rehabilitation Technology
Duration

Full-time
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time
Varies and at the student’s pace

Request Info

Have Questions?

Contact this program’s enrollment specialist(s):

Kelsey Chabal
Kelsey Chabalkvc16@pitt.edu

Estimated Program Costs

The Master of Rehabilitation Technology program is between three (3) to four (4) terms, including summer terms. Summer terms pay per credit hour rate.

In-State and Out-of-State Tuition

Online/hybrid graduate students pay the in-state tuition rates. These estimated tuition rates are based on the 2024-25 Academic Year tuition.

This does not include costs for mandatory fees, university fees, travel and housing needs or other costs such as textbooks, supplies, laptop, etc.

Full-Time
Per term

$15,447

Part-Time
Per Credit

$1,255

University Tuition and Fees Breakdown

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Funding Resources

Pitt2Pitt Scholarship

The Pitt2Pitt program can help graduating University of Pittsburgh seniors or alumni complete a master’s or doctoral degree program. To be eligible to apply for a Pitt2Pitt scholarship, the applicant must have received a bachelor’s, graduate and/or professional degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and be in good academic, disciplinary and financial standing with the University. There is no application process for the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship!

SHRS Programs that participate in Pitt2Pitt include:

Program-specific Funding Resources

Student Research Opportunities

Students may participate in funded research projects.

Teaching Assistantships

Teaching Assistantships are routinely available to students in their second year of study for courses they have already successfully completed.

Department-specific Funding Resources

The Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology offers competitive fellowships to MS students and postdocs.

  • View this scholarship page in late Fall of 2024 for possible scholarship opportunities for the 2025 school year.
  • Student Research Opportunities
  • AccelerATe

RST students are encouraged to apply for external funding. Below is a list of nationally competitive fellowships and funding databases. The links provide a basic summary of each fellowship. If you have specific questions regarding one of these fellowships, please contact the sponsor.

Available Scholarships


AccelerATe

A diverse and well-trained workforce is critical to meet the needs of a growing number of individuals who can benefit from Assistive Technology (AT), a number expected to double from one to two billion people by 2050. To ensure that AT is appropriate for those who need it, the workforce must promote excellence in AT education, design, provision, manufacturing and research. To help fuel this workforce growth, the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology (RST) is offering the AccelerATe Scholarship.

Scholars will receive a one-time maximum scholarship award of $5,000 (U.S.) to offset costs associated with RST degree-granting programs including the master’s in either Rehabilitation Technology (RT) or Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O).

Eligibility

  • Demonstrate financial need for the scholarship
  • Be from a group that is under-represented in STEM or health care fields and/or have demonstrated leadership supporting disadvantaged groups, such as racial/ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, individuals with disabilities, or those in low-resource settings.

How to Apply


Prospective students who submit an application to the Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT) and Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) programs will receive detailed information on how to apply for an AccelerATe Scholarship.

Application Requirements

  • Financial Needs – In a few sentences, provide insight as to why you qualify for this scholarship based on financial need.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – Submit an essay of no more than 400 words answering the following questions:
    • How have you served as a role model for groups under-represented in STEM/health care?
    • What activities did you participate in and how did your efforts support diversity and inclusion initiatives?
    • How have your experiences and challenges related to diversity and inclusion shaped your career goals?

Selection of Awardees

Awardees will be selected by the RST Selection Committee.

Expectations of AccelerATe Scholars

  • Maintain a good academic standing of at least a 3.0 GPA in your program and make continuous progress towards your degree.
  • Participate in RST’s diversity and inclusion activities.
  • Provide a half-page, written overview of your career goals and how the AccelerATe scholarship supported those goals following completion of your graduate degree program.

 

The AccelerATe Scholarship is sponsored by the Kaufman family.

 

Innovate, Educate, Elevate: Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Technology

A collaborative team of University of Pittsburgh faculty and external partners has been awarded a five-year, $875,000 training grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The grant, titled “Innovate, Educate, Elevate: Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Technology,” aims to expand the national workforce of highly skilled professionals delivering cutting-edge assistive technology (AT) services, with a focus on transition and vocational rehabilitation.

Over these five years, the initiative will:

  • Fully fund 10 master’s students to become leaders in rehabilitation technology.
  • Provide advanced training to 70 current professionals to strengthen national AT service capacity.
  • Foster collaboration between academia, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to enhance accessibility and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

The project officially launched on October 1, 2025

Training Opportunities

  • Master’s in Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)
    • Focus: Prepares students for clinical, research, and design careers in rehabilitation and nonprofit settings.
    • Support: Full tuition, stipend, and professional development funding for 10 scholars (2 per year).
    • See the program’s admissions page for more details.
  • Continuing Education + ATP Certification Track
    • Focus: Upskills professionals (rehabilitation counselors, OTs, PTs, special educators, technologists) working in vocational rehab or nonprofit settings.
    • Support: Free access to online continuing education modules and waived RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) exam fee.
    • Delivery: 100% online and asynchronous.
    • Start Date: Flexible entry; ATP prep course offered in the fall semester.
    • Size: Up to 14 participants per year (70 total).
    • Eligibility: Current employment in a rehabilitation or nonprofit setting.

A man in dark blue shirt and pants with a dark beard and hair assists a woman in a gray sweatshirt sitting in an assistive device chair

Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Awarded $875,000 U.S. Department of Education Training Grant

The five-year grant will expand the national workforce of highly skilled professionals delivering cutting-edge assistive technology services, with a focus on transition and vocational rehabilitation.

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Schoolwide Funding Resources

Matriculated SHRS students at the undergraduate and graduate level have the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships and financial award opportunities. Some awards are offered through the University and others are school-wide.

Merit Scholarship

The merit scholarships comprise three awards administered under a common application process. The purpose of these scholarships is to acknowledge and aid students who demonstrate high-level scholastic achievement and financial need. Multiple scholarships are awarded per year, pending available funds.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

Selection of Awardees Details

Awardees will be selected by the SHRS Executive Committee. The amount of the awards will depend on available funds and the student’s financial needs and essay composition.

  • Students only need to apply once and will automatically be considered for all three awards.
    • Anne Pascasio Scholarship
    • SHRS Alumni Endowed Scholarship
    • UPMC Endowed Scholarship
  • Students can only receive the scholarship once as an undergrad and once as a graduate student.

Awards for the 2024-2025 term will be announced in mid-January 2025 and be applied to the student’s spring bill.

 

The Dr. Timothy C. and Mrs. Cynthia B. Sell Student Award

Donors Dr. Timothy Sell and Mrs. Cynthia Sell have established an endowed fund to promote diversity and inclusion within the SHRS student body. The SHRS Faculty Executive Committee will choose the award recipient(s) in mid-January and the award will be applied to the student’s spring tuition bill. Awards will be presented annually pending receipt of qualifying applications.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

Selection of Awardees Details

Awardees will be selected by the SHRS Executive Committee. The amount of the awards will depend on available funds and the student’s financial needs and essay composition. Awards will be announced in mid-January and be applied to the student’s spring bill.

 

Student Resource Funds

The student resource funds comprise two awards administered under a common application process. The purpose of the awards is to provide support for qualified students presenting posters or papers at a conference and intended to cover a portion of travel and/or presentation supply expenses.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

Selection of Awardees Details

Awardees will be selected by the SHRS Executive Committee. The amount of the awards will depend on available funds and the student’s financial needs and essay composition.

  • Students only need to apply once and will automatically be considered for both awards.
    • Mildred L. Wood SHRS Endowed Student Resource Fund
    • Joyce and Andrew J. Kuzneksi Jr Student Resource Fund
  • Students can only receive the scholarship once as an undergrad and once as a graduate student.

Awards are available in the fall, spring and summer. Applications will open at the beginning of each term and students will be selected after the deadline.

Funding will be posted to that terms’ bill within one to two weeks. Pitt bill must be paid in full to receive a refund.

 

University Scholarships

  • Pitt Alumni Association Scholarships
    The Pitt Alumni Association manages multiple scholarships that students may be eligible to apply for.
  • Honors College Scholarships
    The University Honors College (UHC) advises undergraduates, seniors and alumni who are interested in pursuing national and international awards. These opportunities both recognize past accomplishments and give students enriching educational experiences beyond the classroom. The UHC provides guidance and support on scholarship, fellowship and grant competitions.

PittFund$Me

PittFund$Me connects students with real, relevant scholarships. Learn more by clicking here.

Current Pitt Students – How to Apply

Current Pitt students can access PittFund$Me by following this process:

  1. Login to your MyPitt account and search for PittFund$Me. Select the icon and you will be directed to your Student Dashboard.
  2. Once in the system, you will be asked a series of basic questions that will match you to scholarship opportunities from the University of Pittsburgh and outside organizations (all external scholarships have been fully vetted for legitimacy so that you can apply confidently).
  3. The more questions you answer, the more scholarships you can be matched to (you will only see Pitt scholarships when they are open and if they require an application).
  4. For matched scholarships, click the Apply button to navigate to the external organization’s website where you can submit your application.

You’ll be able to manage all of your applications in your personalized dashboard, and Pitt will post alerts for new scholarships that might be interesting to you.

 

Search for a Scholarship

Use the Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship search.

University Financial Aid

Visit studentaid.gov to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pitt Federal School code – 008815

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh
139 University Place, Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Contact Information:

Email: finaid@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7488
Website: https://oafa.pitt.edu/contact-us/

Resources


NOTE: Providing your social security number to the University of Pittsburgh in your application for admission is optional. Some SHRS graduate applications do not ask prospective students for their SSN. However, please be advised that you must provide your SSN to the University of Pittsburgh if you are completing the FAFSA or expecting a 1098-T to submit to the IRS for tuition-related expenses. Please click here for information on how to provide your SSN to the University of Pittsburgh if your application does not give you the option to include it with submission.

International Student Financial Information

The Office of International Services (OIS) provides a financial document to inform international graduate students of the financial requirement in order to issue a student visa document (Form I-20 or DS-2019). The document is updated annually.

See the International Graduate Financial Information 2025-2026 here.

  • International students are not eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid through the University of Pittsburgh.
  • International students are eligible to work on campus.
    • Please find additional information on the Office of International Services website.
    • International students may be eligible for a limited number of graduate student researcher positions (these positions are typically awarded to students in our Doctor of Philosophy programs) as well as certain SHRS scholarships.
      • Check out the SHRS scholarships below for eligibility requirements and guidelines.