Fees & Expenses
Cost of a Year's Work
These estimates are meant to provide a guideline for students planning to enroll in the College of Optometry. The estimated cost for the first three quarters for an Ohio resident in the College of Optometry includes these expenses (from Academic Year 2009 - 2010):
- OptomCAS application fee (http://www.optomcas.org)
- Ohio State Optometry supplemental application fee: $40 domestic; $50 international
- Acceptance fee: $25
- Tuition deposit*: $475
- Tuition: $19,995
- Student health insurance: $1,620
- Books and Instruments: $3,744
- Vehicle registration fee: $226
- Living Expenses: $14,364
Total: $39,723
* Tuition deposit applied to University fees
Tuition/University fees
Nonresident students pay an additional $9,687 each quarter their first year. Student health insurance is required of all students.
Books
Students should not purchase textbooks until they have been advised by their instructors.
Motor vehicle registration fee
Required of any student wishing to park a car ($226 for 2009-2010) on Ohio State Columbus grounds (central campus). Options are also available for garage parking and off-site parking with campus bus service.
Room and board
Off-campus housing is generally more expensive for a single student living alone.
Return of Fees
Except for application, acceptance, and residence hall filing fees, University fees are returnable, in part, if a student withdraws from the University for any cause other than at the request of the University and if such withdrawal is made within the period specified (Rule 3335-9-18 of the Administrative Code). Refer to the quarterly Master Schedule of Classes listing for these dates. University offices responsible for assessing a particular fee should be contacted directly with reference to any refund policies or procedures that may be applicable to that office or fee. Information concerning the appeals process that pertains to fee assessment, payment, and refund policies may be obtained by contacting the relevant office.
Resident and Non-Resident Student Status
The Ohio State University's Registrar
http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu
Office of the University Registrar
Third Floor Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1233;
614-292-8500

