Becoming a vet means you’re going to take on student loans. That’s because vet school takes eight years, including undergrad, and tuition prices have only gone up. Figuring out how to pay for vet …
The Grimace
This essay is from a finalist for the 2019 Student Loan Planner Scholarship. You get used to the smell of pus after awhile. It used to be fairly shocking, but these days it’s more or less a …
The 4 Student Loan Myths That Almost Killed My Love of Veterinary Medicine
This essay is from a winner of the 2019 Student Loan Planner Scholarship. “I shouldn’t have gone to vet school. Don’t do this—you’ll regret it.” A harrowing warning from a jaded student? Sound …
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When You Should Refinance Veterinary School Loans
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the average student debt among 2016 veterinary school graduates was $143,757.82. And that average includes vet grads who have no debt …
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Veterinarian Job Outlook: Demand is High, But So are Vet School Costs
Veterinarians are most commonly known for taking care of the family dog and cat. The options for career paths are actually quite varied for future veterinarians and range from food animal care to …
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Why USDA Veterinary Loan Repayment and PSLF Don’t Mix
Veterinarians are graduating with more debt than ever before. The latest data from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) found that among 2018 graduates with debt, 44% had borrowed …
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