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SCO News

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

SCO maintains zero percent student loan default rate

SCO has maintained a zero percent default rate for the last 25 years as reported by the Department of Education.  The FY2018 student loan cohort default rates reveal that SCO graduates are successfully transitioning to optometric practice.  “This is great news,” said Cindy Garner, Director of Financial Aid. “Our graduates continue to have much success practicing optometry and doing what they least want to do, which is to repay their student loans.&rdquo... Read More
Posted by Erin Jaffe at Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

SCO Hosts Fall Awards Program

Southern College of Optometry honored outstanding achievement by students, faculty, and staff at the college’s 35th annual Fall Awards Program on Wednesday, September 15. Award recipients were invited to receive their awards in person, with the program livestreamed and recorded for those who could not attend. Because of the generosity of alumni, employees, ophthalmic partners, and other friends, the college presented students with more than $95,000 in scholarship and awards. Inaugural... Read More
Posted by Erin Jaffe at Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Friday, September 3, 2021

New Scholarship Record Set

In addition to setting a new record high for an average entering Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) score, the entering Class of 2025 broke several new records for scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of SCO’s alumni, ophthalmic partners, and friends, a total of 83 students received a record 93 awards totaling nearly $750,000. When military and Indian Health Service scholarships are added to the total, these students were awarded more than $825,000. When state contract seats are added ... Read More
Posted by Erin Jaffe at Friday, September 3, 2021

Friday, September 3, 2021

Orientation 2021—New Students Welcomed to Campus

For the second year in a row, SCO navigated the complexities of a pandemic while successfully welcoming new students to Orientation. With a vaccine available to this year’s entering class, new students were able to enjoy in-person events designed to help them acclimate. Several different topics were highlighted during the two-day program, including the history of the college, an introduction to SCO’s Clinical Programs, Academic Support, and even debt management via The Hayes Cent... Read More
Posted by Erin Jaffe at Friday, September 3, 2021

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