Cost & Aid

How much does it cost to attend the IU School of Optometry?*

Your tuition, fees, and other expenses will vary based on the degree you are earning, whether you are a current Indiana resident, and of course your lifestyle, personal choices, and habits. The cost of attendance listed below is based on a Class of 2027 student starting in fall 2023.

Scholarships and awards can provide financial support for your education—unlocking opportunities that might not have been possible otherwise. Please visit our Scholarships and Awards page to see what opportunities are available.

*As of August, 2023

Estimated cost of attendance (Doctor of Optometry) for Class of 2027

First year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and fees	$34,194	$46,730
Books and clinic equipment	$6,922	$6,922
Living allowance	$22,482	$22,482
TOTAL	$63,598	$76,134

Summer after first year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Mandatory fees/lab fees	$675	$675
Living allowance	$8,434	$8,434
Total	$9,109	$9,109

Second year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and fees	$34,585	$47,121
Books and clinic equipment	$3,772	$3,772
Living allowance	$22,482	$22,482
TOTAL	$60,839	$73,375

Summer after second—Intro to Clinic
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Mandatory fees/lab fees	$795	$795
Living Allowance and clinic clothing allowance	$8,864	$8,864
TOTAL	$9,659	$9,659

Third year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and fees	$32,478	$46,851
Books and NBEO registration	$4,970	$4,970
Living allowance	$22,482	$22,482
TOTAL	$59,930	$74,303

Fourth year (Summer)
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and clinic fee	$8,600	$11,734
Living allowance	$8,434	$8,434
TOTAL	$16,554	$19,688

Fourth year (Fall/Spring)
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition	$24,359	$33,761
NBEO travel and clinic clothing allowance	$1,360	$1,360
Living allowance	$22,482	$22,482
TOTAL	$48,201	$57,603

Apply for financial aid

The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you complete your FAFSA, request that the information be sent to IU Bloomington at school code 001809.

By filing your FAFSA, you will be applying for most of the financial aid options below, including loans, grants, work-study, and even some scholarships.

Submit your FAFSA

Questions?

Contact Amanda Peterson at amkhoffm@indiana.edu with specific questions about filling out your FAFSA.

Student loan options

There are three major student loan programs that can help with your cost of attendance.

You can apply for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan regardless of your financial need or credit history.
You can borrow up to your estimated cost of attendance, minus any other financial aid you receive, with a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.
You can be considered for a Health Professions Loan simply by providing parent data on your FAFSA. Health Professions Loans are need-based, competitive loans available to students pursuing degrees in optometry, dentistry, pharmacy, or medicine.

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Contact the Office of Student Administration

For Doctor of Optometry program admission questions or to schedule an advising appointment, please contact:

Office of Student Administration
Indiana University School of Optometry
800 E. Atwater Avenue
Second Floor
Bloomington, IN 47405

Phone: 812-855-1917
Fax: 812-855-4389
Email: iubopt@indiana.edu

Transcript and diploma requests?

Please visit studentcentral.indiana.edu.