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Apply Smarter Webinar in Collaboration with SDN and APVMA

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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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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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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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Saving Money in Veterinary School: Living Expenses

2 Comments / Veterinary Life, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Students / By VIN Foundation

Sherry Shih is a 3rd-year veterinary student at UC Davis. This blog post is her personal experience in saving money with living expenses through diligent budgeting efforts. We hope you enjoy! As always, please reach out with any questions or feedback, or leave a comment below. Veterinary school comes with a scary bill. It may feel

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | Veterinary School Student loan Interest Rates for 2021-22 Academic Year Increasing Title: InRateChart_2020-21

Student Loan Interest Rates Increase for 2021-2022 Academic Year

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

Each spring, we closely monitor the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield to see the final number setting the federal student loan interest rates. For the 2021-22 veterinary school academic, the answer is higher interest rates than last year, but some of the lowest interest rates seen in the last decade. Federal student loan interest rates are updated

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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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Student Loan Interest Rates Increasing

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

Interest rates for the student loans you might borrow for the 2018-19 veterinary school academic year have been set. As you may have anticipated, the rates are increasing. As a veterinary student, the federal student loans you borrow utilize the graduate/professional school interest rates. The Direct Unsubsidized loan interest rate will be 6.59%, up from 6%

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Estimate Your Minimum Monthly Student Loan Payment

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

The recently updated 2018 Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines determine your minimum monthly student loan payment. Poverty guidelines are used for many different U.S. government programs. One of the most important uses for veterinarians is the Discretionary Income calculation used to generate the minimum monthly student loan payment of federal income-driven repayment plans (IBR, PAYE, REPAYE). Income-driven student loan

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Veterinary School Class Recommendations

Leave a Comment / Apply Smarter, Veterinary Pre-Vets, Veterinary Questions & Answers, Veterinary Resources, Veterinary School, Veterinary Student Debt, Veterinary Students / By VIN Foundation

Choosing a career is more complicated than deciding what to have for dinner or where to go on vacation. Whether you’ve just begun thinking about veterinary medicine as a career or it’s been a lifelong dream, you probably have some questions about how to get there and what you may have to give up along the way. This post is part of our common questions about becoming a veterinarian and their answers section of our blog.

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Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended Again! Here is What You Need to Know…

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

Maximize the pandemic forbearance benefits by understanding your income-driven plan recertification dates. Updates at a glance: Federal student loan pandemic forbearance benefits are extended through Aug 31st, 2022. The earliest you could be required to recertify your income for an income-driven plan is March 2023. If you are married and have been filing your taxes

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