Federal Direct Loan interest rates for graduate school break their upward trend Federal student loan interest rates have a fixed rate for the life of the loan. That fixed interest rate depends on when you receive the loans. Each spring, we closely monitor the federal treasury yields. With all of the economic uncertainty this year, […]
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The AVMA and VIN Foundation are closely monitoring recent legislative changes regarding federal student loans and are working hard to deliver the resources you need to make informed decisions about your student loan repayment strategy. Class of 2026 borrowers During this time of change, it is especially important to review and clarify some of the
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Davis, CA — The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting the veterinary community through helpful programs, has announced opening registration for Getting Through the Night and Getting Through the Day classes. These comprehensive, no-cost continuing education courses have been a staple for new grads for over 15 years, and are designed to help
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
Federal Poverty Guidelines Each year in January, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates the federal poverty guidelines used to determine financial eligibility for certain government programs. The income-driven repayment (IDR) plan payments for your federal student loans are impacted by these updates. The VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator is now using
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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
Changes are coming to income-driven repayment: Updates to REPAYE, PAYE and ICR phased out Below is a the comment I plan to submit to the Department of Education on the proposed changes to income-driven repayment. I encourage you to review the changes that we have detailed here. Consider how the propsed changes will impact your
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Apply Smarter & Borrow Better: What you need to know about paying for veterinary school after July 1, 2026 Private Loans will be a critical component Students starting veterinary school (or any professional program) after July 1, 2026, will be the first to experience new federal student loan borrowing constraints. Veterinary school is expensive, often
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