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 2028 student starting in fall 2024.

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 June, 2024

Estimated cost of attendance (Doctor of Optometry) for Class of 2028

First year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and fees	$35,440	$47,976
Books and clinic equipment	$7,408	$7,408
Living allowance	$23,208	$23,208
TOTAL	$66,056	$78,592

Summer after first year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Mandatory fees/lab fees	$691	$691
Living allowance	$8,434	$8,434
Total	$9,125	$9,125

Second year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and fees	$35,834	$48,370
Books and clinic equipment	$4,018	$4,018
Living allowance	$23,208	$23,208
TOTAL	$63,060	$75,596

Summer after second—Intro to Clinic
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Mandatory fees/lab fees	$810	$810
Living Allowance and clinic clothing allowance	$8,864	$8,864
TOTAL	$9,674	$9,674

Third year
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and fees	$35,560	$48,096
Books and NBEO registration	$5,251	$5,251
Living allowance	$23,208	$23,208
TOTAL	$64,019	$76,555

Fourth year (Summer)
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition and clinic fee	$8,900	$12,033
Living allowance	$8,434	$8,434
TOTAL	$17,334	$20,467

Fourth year (Fall/Spring)
Expenses	Resident	Nonresident
Tuition	$25,258	$34,660
NBEO travel and clinic clothing allowance	$1,360	$1,360
Living allowance	$23,208	$23,208
TOTAL	$49,826	$59,228

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@iu.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@iu.edu

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