title: An analysis of external sources for revenue solicitation for optometric education.
abstract: In analyzing the costs of optometric education, it becomes apparent that the cost of operating the educational institution far exceeds the cost of providing the optometric education. A recent survey also indicates that there are rather striking differences in the cost of operating state-sponsored vs. private programs. It is necessary, therefore, to seek alternative sources of funding optometric education rather than relying on annual tuition escalation to cover increasing costs. Such sources include: realistic fees for clinic program services; various forms of state grants, private institution programs, tuition subsidies; foundations; gifts; "industrial partnerships" outside the ophthalmic field; and innovative financing.
authors.affiliation: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago 60616.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Banwell
mesh_terms: D002202:Capital Financing; D005653:Fund Raising; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States