Financial Aid for School of Optometry
25/26 Aid Year
Estimated Direct Program Costs
These costs are billed directly to the student and are payable to the University.
| OD 1 | OD 2 | OD 3 | OD 4 | |
| Tuition | $45,500 | $45,500 | $45,500 | $45,500 |
| Fees | $700 | $728 | $785 | $500 |
| Equipment & Computer Expense | $5,565 | $6,010 | $200 | $200 |
Additional Outside Cost To Be Purchased
These costs are not billed to the student but are a part of the cost of attendance budget and students may borrow for these costs if they choose.
Additional Budget Items To Consider
These costs are not billed to the student but are a part of the cost of attendance and living expense budget. Students may borrow for these costs if they choose.
| OD 1 | OD 2 | OD 3 | OD 4 | |
| Loan Fees (estimated) | $2,178 | $2,178 | $2,178 | $2,178 |
| Housing & Food | $19,536 | $19,536 | $19,536 | $19,536 |
| Travel/Transportation | $3,984 | $3,984 | $3,984 | $3,984 |
| Personal Expenses | $12,672 | $12,672 | $12,672 | $12,672 |
| Total | $38,370 | $38,370 | $38,370 | $38,370 |
Financial Aid Award Example- Tuition & Fees Only
| OD 1 | OD 2 | OD 3 | OD 4 | |
| Health Profession Loan (must be eligible; if not eligible, student will need a private loan) | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Unsubsidized Loan | $36,765 | $37,238 | $31,485 | $31,200 |
| Private Loan | - | - | - | - |
| Total | $51,765 | $52,238 | $46,485 | $46,200 |
Financial Aid Award Example - Full Cost of Attendance
| OD 1 | OD 2 | OD 3 | OD 4 | |
| Health Profession Loan (must be eligible; if not eligible, student will need a private loan) | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Unsubsidized Loan | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Private Loan | $28,786 | $29,284 | $23,406 | $23,346 |
| Total | $93,786 | $94,284 | $88,406 | $88,346 |
You can expect your financial aid award to match your full cost of attendance. Adjustments or questions about tuition or financial aid should be directed to Angela Orlando at orlandan@udmercy.edu
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