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Student Debt
September 2024 Student Loan Update: FAQs and What’s Next?
September 2024 Student Loan Update: FAQs and What’s Next?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
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September 6, 2024
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Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
What do the recent court rulings on SAVE mean for you?
What do the recent court rulings on SAVE mean for you?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
July 3, 2024
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Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Student Loan Interest Rates: New high for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Student Loan Interest Rates: New high for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
May 9, 2024
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Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
SECURE Act 2.0: Retirement plan contributions tied to your student loan payments
SECURE Act 2.0: Retirement plan contributions tied to your student loan payments
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 22, 2024
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Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Income-Driven Repayment: Recertify, Switch plans, or Wait?
Income-Driven Repayment: Recertify, Switch plans, or Wait?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 13, 2024
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Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
2024 Graduating Veterinarians: Special Student Loan Timing Considerations
2024 Graduating Veterinarians: Special Student Loan Timing Considerations
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
February 16, 2024
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Choosing between PAYE and SAVE income-driven plans: Are you in The Pickle?
Choosing between PAYE and SAVE income-driven plans: Are you in The Pickle?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
January 19, 2024
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Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
2024 Federal Poverty Rates Published: Why that matters for your student loans
2024 Federal Poverty Rates Published: Why that matters for your student loans
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
January 19, 2024
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Veterinary Student Loan Repayment: Trends from the trenches
Veterinary Student Loan Repayment: Trends from the trenches
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
November 1, 2023
•
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Student Loan FAQs: The one-time forgiveness count adjustment
Student Loan FAQs: The one-time forgiveness count adjustment
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
September 1, 2023
•
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Pandemic forbearance payments are eligible for a refund
Pandemic forbearance payments are eligible for a refund
VIN Foundation
•
August 25, 2023
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Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
I have federal student loans. When do I need to recertify my income?
I have federal student loans. When do I need to recertify my income?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
June 1, 2023
•
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Student Debt Questions & Answers – from 3rd year veterinary students
Student Debt Questions & Answers – from 3rd year veterinary students
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 24, 2023
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Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator Adds Crucial Proposed Changes
VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator Adds Crucial Proposed Changes
VIN Foundation
•
March 14, 2023
•
Press Releases
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
VIN Foundation News
A ‘new’ income-driven repayment plan?
A ‘new’ income-driven repayment plan?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
February 7, 2023
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Comments to the Department of Education on proposed IDR changes
Comments to the Department of Education on proposed IDR changes
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
February 7, 2023
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
December 2022 Student Loan Update
December 2022 Student Loan Update
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
December 7, 2022
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Common Student Loan Consolidation Questions and Answers
Common Student Loan Consolidation Questions and Answers
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
November 1, 2022
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
VIN Foundation Student Debt Resources Updated to Address Latest Changes to Help Student Loan Forgiveness Strategies
VIN Foundation Student Debt Resources Updated to Address Latest Changes to Help Student Loan Forgiveness Strategies
VIN Foundation
•
October 25, 2022
•
Press Releases
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
VIN Foundation News
Class of 2020, 2021, 2022 Income-Driven Repayment Renewal Note
Class of 2020, 2021, 2022 Income-Driven Repayment Renewal Note
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
October 20, 2022
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Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Have you ever worked for a nonprofit? Act fast to benefit from the Limited PSLF Waiver
Have you ever worked for a nonprofit? Act fast to benefit from the Limited PSLF Waiver
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
September 22, 2022
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Special Cancellation of Up to $20,000 of Student Debt. Are You Eligible?
Special Cancellation of Up to $20,000 of Student Debt. Are You Eligible?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
August 26, 2022
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Got Federal Student Debt? You’re Now Closer to Forgiveness Than You Think
Got Federal Student Debt? You’re Now Closer to Forgiveness Than You Think
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
July 18, 2022
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Student Loan Forgiveness Planning: Capital Gains Taxes
Student Loan Forgiveness Planning: Capital Gains Taxes
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
April 19, 2022
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended Again! Here is What You Need to Know…
Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended Again! Here is What You Need to Know…
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
April 13, 2022
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Increase in Federal Poverty Rates for 2023: Why that matters for your student loans
Increase in Federal Poverty Rates for 2023: Why that matters for your student loans
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
February 2, 2022
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA) to Stop Servicing Federal Student Loans
FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA) to Stop Servicing Federal Student Loans
VIN Foundation
•
July 13, 2021
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Debt Relief
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
VIN Foundation News
New Grad Student Loan Questions and Answers: Consolidation
New Grad Student Loan Questions and Answers: Consolidation
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
June 24, 2021
•
Consolidation
,
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
,
Webinars
Student Loan Interest Rates Increase for 2021-2022 Academic Year
Student Loan Interest Rates Increase for 2021-2022 Academic Year
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
June 1, 2021
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Sizing Up The Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Exemption
Sizing Up The Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Exemption
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
April 27, 2021
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
How Will the Pandemic Impact Early Veterinary Careers?
How Will the Pandemic Impact Early Veterinary Careers?
VIN Foundation
•
April 2, 2021
•
Veterinary Life
,
Veterinary Mental Health
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
,
Veterinary Wellness
Climbing Mt. Debt for SAVMA 2021
Climbing Mt. Debt for SAVMA 2021
VIN Foundation
•
March 30, 2021
•
Veterinary Presentations
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
,
Veterinary Videos
,
Webinars
Student Loan Forgiveness Planning: Preparing for the Tax Bill
Student Loan Forgiveness Planning: Preparing for the Tax Bill
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
December 15, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Restart
COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Restart
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
December 8, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
The First Two Years of Student Loan Repayment for Veterinarians
The First Two Years of Student Loan Repayment for Veterinarians
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
November 12, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Saving Money in Veterinary School: Living Expenses
Saving Money in Veterinary School: Living Expenses
VIN Foundation
•
August 19, 2020
•
Veterinary Life
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Students
For the Aspiring Veterinarian – Apply Smarter!
For the Aspiring Veterinarian – Apply Smarter!
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
August 14, 2020
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
Apply Smarter Q&A: Vet School Application Questions
Apply Smarter Q&A: Vet School Application Questions
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
August 13, 2020
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Webinars
Apply Smarter Q&A: Student Loans and Financial Aid
Apply Smarter Q&A: Student Loans and Financial Aid
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
August 13, 2020
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Webinars
Apply Smarter Q&A: Veterinary Income
Apply Smarter Q&A: Veterinary Income
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
August 13, 2020
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Webinars
The Financials of Applying to Veterinary School – What I Wish I Had Known
The Financials of Applying to Veterinary School – What I Wish I Had Known
VIN Foundation
•
July 22, 2020
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Students
COVID-19 Impact to Your Student Loans
COVID-19 Impact to Your Student Loans
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
April 30, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
Should I Refinance My Federal Student Loans?
Should I Refinance My Federal Student Loans?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 11, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Student Loan Forgiveness: Taxable or Tax-Free?
Student Loan Forgiveness: Taxable or Tax-Free?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
February 12, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Employer Assisted Student Loan Repayment Benefits for Veterinarians
Employer Assisted Student Loan Repayment Benefits for Veterinarians
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
February 5, 2020
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Applying For or Renewing Your Income-Driven Repayment Plan
Applying For or Renewing Your Income-Driven Repayment Plan
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
December 24, 2019
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Apply Smarter Webinar in Collaboration with SDN and APVMA
Apply Smarter Webinar in Collaboration with SDN and APVMA
VIN Foundation
•
July 28, 2019
•
Apply Smarter
,
Press Releases
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Presentations
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Webinars
How Income-Driven Repayment Works: The Rules
How Income-Driven Repayment Works: The Rules
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
July 24, 2019
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
How Income-Driven Repayment Works: The Math
How Income-Driven Repayment Works: The Math
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
July 23, 2019
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
New Grad Student Loan Questions and Answers: Income-Driven Repayment (PAYE, REPAYE, IBR)
New Grad Student Loan Questions and Answers: Income-Driven Repayment (PAYE, REPAYE, IBR)
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
June 5, 2019
•
Consolidation
,
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Repay Wiser: 2019 New Veterinary Graduate Student Loan Playbook
Repay Wiser: 2019 New Veterinary Graduate Student Loan Playbook
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
May 13, 2019
•
Consolidation
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
,
Webinars
Lower Student Loan Interest Rates for 2019
Lower Student Loan Interest Rates for 2019
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
May 9, 2019
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Veterinarians Using Income-Driven Repayment
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Veterinarians Using Income-Driven Repayment
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 20, 2019
•
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Veterinary Student Debt Questions and Answers Part 2
Veterinary Student Debt Questions and Answers Part 2
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 19, 2019
•
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Furloughed and Unpaid Federal Veterinarians
Furloughed and Unpaid Federal Veterinarians
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
January 28, 2019
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
In-School Loan Estimator expands VIN Foundation Student Debt Center
In-School Loan Estimator expands VIN Foundation Student Debt Center
VIN Foundation
•
January 17, 2019
•
Press Releases
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
VIN Foundation News
Veterinary Student Debt Questions and Answers
Veterinary Student Debt Questions and Answers
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
December 16, 2018
•
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Student Loan Interest Rates and Repayment — Don’t Listen to Your Parents!
Student Loan Interest Rates and Repayment — Don’t Listen to Your Parents!
Paul D. Pion, DVM, DipACVIM (Cardiology)
•
August 27, 2018
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Exciting Enhancements to Veterinary Cost of Education Map
Exciting Enhancements to Veterinary Cost of Education Map
VIN Foundation
•
August 15, 2018
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Students
Choosing the Best Veterinary School for You
Choosing the Best Veterinary School for You
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
June 27, 2018
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
2018 New Veterinary Graduate Student Loan Playbook
2018 New Veterinary Graduate Student Loan Playbook
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
June 1, 2018
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
,
Webinars
Student Loan Interest Rates Increasing
Student Loan Interest Rates Increasing
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
May 22, 2018
•
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Sharing Saves Time, Income-Driven Repayment Saves Money
Sharing Saves Time, Income-Driven Repayment Saves Money
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
March 21, 2018
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
Estimate Your Minimum Monthly Student Loan Payment
Estimate Your Minimum Monthly Student Loan Payment
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
January 30, 2018
•
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
My Student Loans
My Student Loans
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
•
November 30, 2017
•
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Student Loans
,
Veterinary Students
Veterinary School Class Recommendations
Veterinary School Class Recommendations
VIN Foundation
•
November 2, 2017
•
Apply Smarter
,
Veterinary Pre-Vets
,
Veterinary Questions & Answers
,
Veterinary Resources
,
Veterinary School
,
Veterinary Student Debt
,
Veterinary Students
Veterinary Student Debt Center Launches
Veterinary Student Debt Center Launches
VIN Foundation
•
March 14, 2017
•
Veterinary Resources
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Veterinary Student Debt
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