It’s been a confusing year in student loan repayment, to say the least. We continue to see changes even as we approach the end of 2025. We have two ongoing points of frustration and one suggestion to round out 2025. IBR application issues: Partial Financial Hardship update SAVE may be ending sooner rather than later. […]
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This commentary was originally posted by VIN News on July 10, 2025. Updates are made as new information becomes available. This post was last updated on 4/15/2026. New US law introduces borrowing limits, major shift in repayment options We now have a more definitive blueprint on what comes next for veterinary student borrowers and those
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Choosing a repayment plan for your federal student loans has never been more challenging. Recent court rulings, administrative changes, loan servicer processing delays, and new laws have created uncertainty around the federal income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. And just recently, following an approved settlement, the Department of Education announced the end of the Saving on a
2026 New Graduate Student Loan Playbook Webinar: 4/22 5pm PT REGISTER NOW DVM/VMD Class of 2026 Do NOT consolidate your federal student loans! What is student loan consolidation? Consolidating your loans, by definition, means replacing one or more loans with a single new loan. For federal student loans, applying for a federal Direct Consolidation Loan
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Davis, CA: VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is proud to announce dual recognitions highlighting its financial health, and commitment to transparency from the two leading charity tracking organizations, Charity Navigator and Candid. The Charity Navigator four-star rating designates VIN Foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is effectively using its
2026 New Graduate Student Loan Playbook Webinar: 4/22 5pm PT REGISTER NOW Annual free webinar New Veterinary Graduate Student Loan Playbook on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will teach new grads and those who advise them why and how to decrease the risk of this pitfall DAVIS, CA — The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated
Davis, CA – The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting the veterinary community through helpful programs, has announced the improved version of its New Veterinary Graduate Survival Manual. This comprehensive, no-cost digital resource is designed to help recent graduates navigate the transition from veterinary student to practicing professional. The first five years of
A number of U.S. veterinary schools provide access to the Health Professions Student Loan (HPSL), a federal loan program with favorable terms for students pursuing careers in healthcare, including veterinary medicine. Oftentimes, veterinary students are not aware of the availability of HSPL. While an exhaustive official list of all participating veterinary schools is not currently
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VIN Foundation launches “40 Veterinary School Loan Estimations in 60 Days” to help future veterinarians navigate new federal student loan borrowing limits Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing programs to support veterinarians throughout their careers, is proud to announce its latest initiative: “40 Veterinary School Loan Estimations in 60 Days” (40 in
Here are some questions and detailed answers about Veterinary Income asked during the Apply Smarter webinars. We also covered questions and answers about veterinary school application and veterinary student loans. “I’ve heard that it is very tough to have a job while attending vet school? Is it because the program is intense?” Yes, the curriculum
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