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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

SCO Releases Uncompensated Care Numbers

During its 2016-2017 fiscal year, Southern College of Optometry’s clinical programs provided $1,844,415 in uncompensated optometric care in the Memphis community, a 183 percent increase since the college began tracking it in 2009. Uncompensated care represents numerous outreach programs geared toward bringing eye care to the community, as well as care for uninsured or underinsured patients. “This exponential increase in uncompensated care numbers is an astounding figure and... Read More
Posted by Jennifer Sharp at Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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Monday, October 9, 2017

SCO Student Loan Default Rate Remains at 0% 21 Years in a Row

For the 21st consecutive year, Southern College of Optometry’s student loan cohort default rates remains at zero percent. This is according to the U.S. Department of Education’s newly released numbers for FY2014.  The FY2014 student loan cohort default rates reveal that SCO graduates are successfully transitioning to the optometric practice.  “This is great news,” said Cindy Garner , Director of Financial Aid. “Our graduates continue to have much... Read More
Posted by Jim Hollifield at Monday, October 9, 2017
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