MyEyeDr. communicated to me, kept me up to date with all that's going on, and really set before me a way to open up and jump start my career—essentially through the financial freedom that I'll experience with this.
- Emily Gourley, Class of 2025
Kickstart your career with the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program
FOR OPTOMETRY STUDENTS
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Apply now for the opportunity to receive an in-school commitment from MyEyeDr.—and up to $132,300.00 in student loan repayment.¹
Learn MoreAbout the Program
Qualified and selected students will not only receive a full-time Optometrist job offer upon graduation, they’ll also benefit from MyEyeDr. repaying up to $132,300.00 of their student loan(s) over the first 3 years of employment.¹
Scroll to learn more about this incredible opportunity, currently open to Optometry (OD) students at eligible universities within 2 years of graduation.*
ApplyNote: This educational loan repayment application is not an application for a loan, credit, or any other form of financing.
Sue Downes,
Chief Executive Officer
The MyEyeDr. Team
Who We Are
Our CEO, Sue Downes, co-founded the company in 2001 with one goal in mind — to create a best-in-class patient experience that allows ODs to focus on care while our Home Office team takes care of the rest. Because our Home Office handles day-to-day operations, ODs can provide a personalized experience to each and every patient.
MyEyeDr. aims to make healthcare accessible by accepting all insurances and offering an expansive selection of both designer and budget eyewear solutions. We deliver high-quality eye care and eyewear in one seamless experience at each of our 850+ locations.
Letter from Dr. Beatty
MyEyeDr. believes in advocacy for optometry and in the future of the profession. Helping to reduce the financial burden of students completing an optometry education is an example of how MyEyeDr. stands committed to guiding future optometrists through every step of their academic and professional development.
We believe in empowering aspiring optometrists, providing support not just during their educational endeavor, but also as they navigate a successful career path within the dynamic world of eye care.
Dr. Beatty,
Chief Medical Officer
How It Works
MATCH WITH MYEYEDR.
After submitting your educational loan repayment application, if qualified, selected, and hired, you'll receive an in-school commitment from MyEyeDr. to repay up to $132,300.00 of your eligible education loan(s) over a specified period of future employment, per the terms of your employment agreement.¹
SYNC YOUR LOANS
Once selected, you'll either sync your eligible federal or private education loans.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
After graduation, you'll officially join MyEyeDr. as a full time hire, subject to the terms of your employment agreement. Once officially hired, MyEyeDr. will begin making payments to your eligible, synced student loan(s) per the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement.¹
Who's Eligible*
How to Apply
To apply for future employment and student loan repayments through the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program, you will need to complete the following:
- Video essay (3 min)
- Transcript
- Interview with the MyEyeDr. team
Program selection is not guaranteed and is not determined by Clasp. You must complete each of the above requirements and be formally selected into the program by the employer.
If selected, you will receive information on how to sync your eligible student loan(s) for repayment and/or receive information about additional financing opportunities.
View and complete your educational loan repayment application at the link below.
ApplyNote: This educational loan repayment application is not an application for a loan, credit, or any other form of financing.
Being a part of the Pathways Program is really going to help me thrive financially in the future ... It's really going to allow me to focus on patient care and just let me be the best doctor that I can be.
- Abby Williams, Class of 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions?
For questions about the financing program:
Reach out to scholars@clasp.com to learn more.
Contact UsFor questions about MyEyeDr. careers:
Reach out to Shaughn.Korpalski@myeyedr.com to learn more.
Contact UsFinWise Bank is not affiliated with MyEyeDr. and is not involved in the program selection.
¹ If qualified, selected, and employed by MyEyeDr. for 3 years of employment, MyEyeDr. will pay back up to $132,300.00 toward your eligible, synced student loans in installments via the Clasp platform.
In case of voluntary employment termination or termination with cause, failure to meet the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement, or in the event you choose to leave the program at any time, you are responsible to pay any remaining outstanding amount. You are personally responsible for the financial obligations under your loan agreement(s). Any agreement between you and your employer is entirely separate from your loan obligation(s) and will not in any way offset your obligations to your lender unless payments are made by you or any other party on your behalf.
² You may be subject to income tax for some or all of the loan payments made by MyEyeDr. on your behalf. You should consult with a tax professional if you have any questions regarding tax consequences of the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program.
Information valid as of September 24, 2024.