Doctor of Optometry

Expenses and Financial Aid

Optometry students at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry should anticipate spending approximately $3,000 a year for textbooks, technology and supplies.  Living expenses can reach $16,000 for a nine-month academic year in south Florida. In addition, students should plan on spending approximately $5,000 for ophthalmic equipment during the course of their professional program.  

Students who do not own a computer with the specified configuration will be required to purchase one.

The financial ability of applicants to complete their training at the College of Optometry is important because of the limited number of positions available in each class.  Applicants should have specific plans for financing four years of professional education.  This must include tuition, living expenses, books, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses.  The primary financial responsibility for each student's education rests with the student. However, economic circumstances often may make it necessary for the student to obtain financial assistance from other sources.

The purpose of the Student Financial Aid Program at Nova Southeastern University is to help as many qualified students as possible to complete their health professions education. A variety of loans, scholarships, and grants are available to qualified students to help ease the high cost of a health professions education. These financial assistance programs are described in a separate Nova Southeastern University publication: The NSU Guide to Student Financial Assistance.  For a copy or further information, contact:

Enrollment Student Services
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314-7796
(954) 262-3380

There are a limited number of part-time work assignments available. However, the demands of a program of professional study limit the number of hours a student can work during each semester.   

For further assistance regarding financial aid call the Office of Enrollment Student Services at:

Telephone (954) 262-3380
Toll Free (800) 806-3680
Fax (954) 262-3966
Email: finaid@nova.edu