2026 SUMMER STUDENT LOAN GUIDE
July 1, 2026 came with lots of changes to student loan borrowing, the VIN Foundation is here to help!
With confusing and conflicting information around the latest student loan changes, we have created the 2026 Summer Student Loan Guide to help!
- Infographic below (only viewable on desktop) to help borrowers follow the trail based on their current student loan situation.
- Six 1-hour Q&A Sessions based on student loan situations to make sure you are heading in the right direction.
- Cheat Sheet for quick access to links and information.
By registering for the LIVE Q&A session that fits best, borrowers will receive the 2026 Summer Student Loan Guide Cheat Sheet.
Register for the Q&A Session that best fits your borrowing situation:
- Veterinarians in Repayment: Wed 7/8 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
- Class of 2026: Thur 7/9 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
- Class of 2027: Wed 7/15 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
- Current Students with Direct Loans: Thur 7/16 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
- Incoming Students and New Borrowers: Wed 7/22 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
- Pre-veterinary Students: Thur 7/23 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
Miss your Q&A session? Scroll through the infographic below to find your topic and view the recording.
Please note: questions outside of the topic for the scheduled session will not be answered live.
As always the VIN Foundation welcomes questions and feedback on all of the tools and initiatives available.
The helpful three part student loan series Apply Smarter, Borrow Better and Repay Wiser is part of the VIN Foundation Student Debt Center. The VIN Foundation Student Debt Center is a mobile-friendly comprehensive resource helping veterinary students, veterinarians, and those who support them manage student debt through school and beyond. Explore the VIN Foundation Student Debt Center.