annual_report_2012

EDUCATION

Average Indebtedness of Graduating Students

The debt of students graduating from the College is among the lowest of optometry programs nationwide.

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GOAL To attract highly qualified students for the professional program

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SUNY Opt Students National Average

Current Named Scholarship Endowments (through June 30, 2012)

A LEGACY OF SUCCESS

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82500 • Alumni Scholarships • Alumni Memorial Scholarship • Scott Tasker Folsom Scholarship • Dennis and Lesley Gehr Scholarship* • Dr. Alden N. Haffner Scholarship, sponsored by the New York State Optometric Association • Dr. Sanford and Claire Levy Scholarships • Dr. Nathan and Laura Millman Scholarship • New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry Scholarship 105000 127500 150000

• Optometric Center of New York Board and Incentive Scholarships • Barbara Saltzman Scholarship* • Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation Scholarships • Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation Scholarships • Harold M. Spielman Scholarship* • Dr. Jerome Weiss Scholarship • Jeff White Memorial Scholarship

Year Graduated

Scholarship Endowments Are Growing Scholarship endowments from individuals, foundations and professional associations have continued to increase, helping to offset a decrease in State support and increase in tuition, and creating an attractive opportunity for current and prospective students. Named scholarship endowments are an important means of long-term support for the College, allowing students to benefit from the earnings generated by the growth of the principal of the endowment.

Direct Expenses* for In-State Students

45000 Students at the College have lower expenses than students in other public and private programs.

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*These scholarships were created in ‘11-‘12.

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’10 - ’11

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Academic Year

Student Scholarships Awarded

Direct Expenses* for Out-of-State Students

LEGEND

Scholarship support has grown to $274,050, a 22.9% increase since ‘08-‘09.

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SUNY Opt: Year 1

A scholarship endowment can be made through a single tax-deductible gift, a pledged gift paid over five years or an irrevocable pledge made in a will. For more information, contact Ann Warwick, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 212.938.5600 or awarwick@sunyopt.edu .

Public Programs Private Programs SUNY Opt: Year 2-4**

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*Direct expenses include tuition, fees, books and equipment. Source: ASCO ** Most U.S. citizens are eligible to establish New York State residency and receive in-state SUNY tuition for years 2, 3 and 4.

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