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Conquering the Mountain: A Guide to Optometry Student Loan Repayment in the U.S.

Graduation day is a momentous occasion, a culmination of years of hard work and training has paid off and you are now stepping into the exciting world of eye care. But amidst the celebratory confetti, a quieter reality lurks: student loan debt. For most graduates, managing and repaying those loans will be a significant part …

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All Men (And Women) Must Pay: Tax Advice For Optometry Students

April is upon us again. You know what that means…no not Game of Thrones returning. April means it is tax season. You must navigate the mind games, gore, and oath-breaking when filing taxes for King Joffrey…I mean…Uncle Sam. As students, you don’t have to file taxes yet, unless you have income while in school. The …

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Want to Save Money on Tuition? Apply for In-State Residency

Optometry school has become increasingly expensive, so it’s more important for students to cut costs in any way possible. For students who go to UC Berkeley, Ohio State, SUNY, or University of Houston, you can apply for for in-state residency so you can get in-state tuition for these schools! Although offered at other places, these 4 schools …

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13 Articles from our New Grad Financial and Business Journalist Ross Chatwin

Ross Chatwin, a new grad from the Southern College of Optometry class of 2014 and Financial and Business Content Journalist for OS, has contributed many great clinical pearls and articles with advice on everything from student loans to malpractice insurance over the last few years. We’d like to thank Ross for all his great work! Ross is …

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You May Know All About Eyes…But What Do You Know About Student Loans?

 I have had the wonderful opportunity over the last 3 years to be a student ambassador at Southern College of Optometry. As a student ambassador at SCO I’ve had the opportunity give tours to students that are interviewed at the school. During these tours all prospective students get a presentation by our Director of Financial …

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Paying for Optometry School – Financial Aid Fundamentals

It is often discouraging thinking about the financial implications of optometry school. It is a significant investment that bears a financial burden that can even act as a deterrent for some. Fortunately there are many ways to finance optometry school including grants, loans, scholarships, college work study and appropriate budgeting. Tune into a video interview …

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Private Practice Management: An interview with Evan Kestenbaum

Private practice optometry can be very rewarding, but also comes with great responsibility. Managing a private practice requires a great deal of planning and strategy. I recently had the opportunity to interview Evan Kestenbaum, a leader in optometric management. Evan is the co-founder of the private practice management company Gateway Provider Network, which offers incredibly …

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Common Loan Types and Options for Optometry School

As a necessity for most students attending an optometric program, student loans are the dominant means by which students finance their optometric education. There are personal income sources, scholarships, and grants that students can utilize in paying for education, but most students will rely on loans as the primary method in paying for school and …

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