Cost and Financial Aid
Program Costs for 2009-2010
| Tuition For First Academic Year: | $29,250 |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies: | $6,080 |
| *Housing and Board: | $9,120 |
*Housing and Board equals out to just over $1000 per month for the 9 month academic term, and includes costs for rent, food, transportation, etc. The low monthly amount is due to the low cost of living in this area, compared to many urban areas across the country. Rent in Forest Grove ranges from $600-$800/month, and can be as low as $500/month if you choose to have roommates.
Financial Aid
Need-based aid in the form of grants, loans, work-study, and other funding is available to those who demonstrate financial need. Visit the financial aid website.
Students applying to the Optometry program should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 and no later than March 1. We advise students to file their FAFSA on the Department of Education web site at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (step-by-step instructions are provided on this site). DO NOT WAIT TO BE ACCEPTED to apply for financial aid.
Scholarships
Pacific University College of Optometry is pleased to offer fifteen merit-based scholarships. The scholarships include our Dean's Merit Award ($15,000 over three years), the Dean's Scholarships ($5000 towards your first year tuition), and other awards ranging from $1000-$5000. Scholarships are determined by the overall quality of your application, including GPA, OAT scores, the quality of your written application (including letters of reference and essays) and your interview.
Scholarships will be awarded in January to applicants who meet the Preferred Application Deadline of December 1.
WICHE
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) offers $14,100 in financial assistance to certified professional optometry students from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For more information, please visit www.wiche.edu/sep/psep.
All residents from the states above are strongly encouraged to apply for WICHE certification. The WICHE PSEP application deadline is different for each state, but is usually in September or October of the year prior to entrance in the program.
Questions?
Please contact the Financial Aid Office via telephone at 503.352.2222 or 877.PAC.UNIV ext 2222 or via email at financialaid@pacificu.edu