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The election is over. Change is on the horizon. What is next for your student loans?

2 Comments / Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Loans, Veterinary Students / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

The long-awaited national election results are nearly all tallied, and we know one thing for sure: changes will be coming to student loan repayment. Changes were due to occur no matter the election outcome with the fate of at least one repayment plan and certain student loan forgiveness options tied up in the courts. With […]

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Increase in Federal Poverty Rates for 2023: Why that matters for your student loans

Leave a Comment / Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Loans, Veterinary Students / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

Each year in January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates the federal poverty guidelines used to determine financial eligibility for certain programs. Your federal student loan monthly payments are impacted by these updates when you use an income-driven repayment plan. The VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator is now using the

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | The Financials of Applying to Veterinary School – What I Wish I Had Known Amber McElhinney

The Financials of Applying to Veterinary School – What I Wish I Had Known

2 Comments / Apply Smarter, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary Resources, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Students / By VIN Foundation

Amber McElhinney is a 2nd year veterinary student at UC Davis. Due to COVID many veterinary student summer plans were changed and Amber is one of many who has been helping out the VIN Foundation student debt efforts this summer. In an effort to help pre-veterinary students as they prep for applying to veterinary school

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | Apply Smarter Q&A: Veterinary School Veterinary Income

Apply Smarter Q&A: Veterinary Income

Leave a Comment / Apply Smarter, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary Questions & Answers, Veterinary Resources, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Webinars / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

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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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | You Want to be a veterinarian? Apply Smarter!

Apply Smarter Webinar in Collaboration with SDN and APVMA

Leave a Comment / Apply Smarter, Press Releases, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary Presentations, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Loans, Webinars / By VIN Foundation

VIN Foundation announces pre-veterinary school webinar in collaboration with Student Doctor Network and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Free webinar helps hopeful pre-veterinary students apply smarter to veterinary school, improve their chances and save thousands in student debt Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing tools and resources to support veterinary students and veterinarians

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Choosing the Best Veterinary School for You

2 Comments / Apply Smarter, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Loans / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

Choosing the veterinary schools you apply to is an exciting, yet confusing process. Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other professions, which veterinary school you attend likely won’t impact your future earnings or career options. However, which school you attend can have a significant impact upon the

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | Aspiring Veterinarians Apply Smarter

For the Aspiring Veterinarian – Apply Smarter!

Leave a Comment / Apply Smarter, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary Resources, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

Veterinary medicine is experiencing a student debt crisis. Yes, many higher education graduates experience loan repayment hardship; however the magnitude affecting recent veterinary graduates is unique. Every day I counsel pending and recent graduates through the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and via VIN Foundation who report student debt balances in excess of $200,000, $300,000, $400,000, and $500,000 with incomes between

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | Apply Smarter Q&A: Veterinary School Student Loan Financial Aid

Apply Smarter Q&A: Student Loans and Financial Aid

7 Comments / Apply Smarter, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary Questions & Answers, Veterinary Resources, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Loans, Webinars / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

Here are some questions and detailed answers about Student Loans and Financial Aid asked during Apply Smarter webinars. We also covered questions and answers about veterinary school application and veterinary income. “What is a “standard” amount of financial aid offered by vet schools? I know it varies a lot, but would you say it’s easy

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | free resources veterinary students veterinarians | Blog | VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator - Forgiveness Planning Module Capital Gains Tax

Student Loan Forgiveness Planning: Capital Gains Taxes

1 Comment / Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Debt Relief, Veterinary Student Loans, Veterinary Students / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

Over the last couple of years, a common question has come up regarding capital gains taxes on student loan forgiveness planning investments. Capital gains on forgiveness planning is an excellent observation and a great thought experiment for anyone using an income-driven plan and anticipating forgiveness. I’m glad people are turning their wheels on how all

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September 2024 Student Loan Update: FAQs and What’s Next?

2 Comments / Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Student Loans, Veterinary Students / By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA

Uncertainty sucks. It’s hard enough to make decisions about the future when we have some reasonable expectations of what may happen next. It’s nearly impossible when the path forward is cloudier than usual. With a recent court ruling blocking the new SAVE income-driven repayment plan and a frustrating response by the Department of Education (ED),

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