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The VIN Foundation was founded by members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) in 2005. VIN is an online community of veterinarians and veterinary students with over 75,000 members worldwide. The VIN Foundation’s charitable efforts are centered around the belief that a healthy veterinary profession is essential for healthy animal and human communities.

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Pandemic forbearance payments are eligible for a refund

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Should you request a refund before the benefits end? The student loan pandemic forbearance benefits started on March 13, 2020. Interest and payments were suspended and the forbearance time counts towards forgiveness. Another provision in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows borrowers who made payments during the forbearance period to request …

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Announcing the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship

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VIN Foundation Announces the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship Created by Becky Godchaux $280,000 scholarship will award two students entering veterinary school in Fall 2024 up to $140,000 each for tuition and fees Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship created by Becky Godchaux with …

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Announcing 7th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners

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VIN Foundation Announces 7th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners Seventh annual international essay competition asked veterinary students to examine veterinary teaching hospitals versus the distributive model Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the results of its seventh annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. The annual competition challenges veterinary students to …

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VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator Adds Crucial Proposed Changes

VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator Adds Crucial Proposed Changes

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New features and resources help veterinary colleagues navigate significant changes in student loan repayment options The VIN Foundation announces multiple updates to the critically acclaimed Student Loan Repayment Simulator. The VIN Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing tools and resources to support pre-veterinary students, veterinary students, and veterinarians throughout their careers. Listen to the recent …

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VIN Foundation Student Debt Resources Updated to Address Latest Changes to Help Student Loan Forgiveness Strategies

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On August 24th, 2022, the White House announced the news of a special one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of federally held student loan debt. The amount of debt cancellation will depend on your income and whether you received a Pell Grant in college.

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VIN Foundation, VIN, and CattleDog Publishing Partner to Honor Dr. Sophia Yin’s Legacy

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On August 24th, 2022, the White House announced the news of a special one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of federally held student loan debt. The amount of debt cancellation will depend on your income and whether you received a Pell Grant in college.

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VIN Foundation achieves GuideStar Platinum for 5th consecutive year

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VIN Foundation Reaches GuideStar Platinum for Fifth Year in a Row Platinum Seal provides donors with organizational transparency and gift impact Davis, CA: For the fifth year in a row, the VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. The highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of …

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Self-Advocacy in Veterinary Medicine

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In this webinar Dr. Matt Holland (IL 2017), 2016-7 SAVMA National President, VIN Foundation board member, former sportscaster, and VIN’s Student and New Grad Relationship Builder moderates a panel discussion with three student guests of the Veterinary Pulse podcast: Jonathan Dumas, Junior Saint Preux, and Justice Birdsong for a conversation about self-advocacy.In collaboration with the …

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VIN Foundation
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The VIN Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made possible through generous gifts by individual donors and grants. All gifts made to the VIN Foundation are tax-deductible. The VIN Foundation has received the highest level rating from nonprofit tracker Candid (formerly GuideStar) annually since 2017. Less than 2% of the nonprofits tracked receive this level of recognition.
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