Forge Your Future
Are you considering the journey to Vet School but have concerns about financing your education? Fear not! This section is tailored to provide you with diverse resources that can guide and support you on the path to funding your veterinary studies. From specialized programs to financial aid options, explore avenues that can turn your dream of attending Vet School into a tangible reality. Let's navigate these possibilities together as you embark on the exciting journey towards your veterinary aspirations. Dive into the resources and take a step closer to realizing your goal!
Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Programs
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
Overview: Explore federal loan repayment programs for completing several years of federal service.
Relevance: The Veterinary Corps qualifies for federal service, providing opportunities for loan repayment.
Information: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/veterinary-medicine-loan-repayment-program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Overview: Student debt is a common challenge for many, including Army veterans pursuing veterinary education. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) is a vital government initiative aimed at alleviating educational debt for those in public and nonprofit sectors. How PSLF Works: Administered by the U.S. government, PSLF forgives the remaining debt on eligible loans for borrowers who have dedicated at least 10 years to public service or nonprofit work. Explore PSLF: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/veterinary-economics/making-pslf-work-you
Army Veterans and Future Recruits Guide to Financing Veterinary Education:
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Overview: The Post 9/11 GI Bill is available for individuals completing three years of military service.
Benefits: Provides 36 months of tuition and housing allowance at the E5 (Sergeant) with dependents level.
Details: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP):
Overview: The Army's HPSP offers a three-year scholarship for veterinary students in years 2-4 of vet school.
Coverage: Includes books, tuition, and a monthly stipend.
Application: https://recruiting.army.mil/MRB_Veterinary/
Health Professions Loan Repayment Plan (HPLRP):
Overview: Available for Army Veterinarians, the HPLRP assists in paying off vet school loans.
Eligibility: Typically offered to veterinarians already in the Army Vet Corps.
Details: https://www.med.navy.mil/Accessions/Health-Professions-Loan-Repayment-Program/#:~:text=The%20Health%20Professions%20Loan%20Repayment,payment%20of%20professional%20educational%20loans.
Note: Whether you're a veteran, a current service member, or considering joining the Army, "Forge Your Future" is your guide to financing veterinary education. Ensure eligibility and application details directly with the respective programs and agencies. This resource page aims to empower both Army veterans and future recruits in accessing financial support for their veterinary education journey.
Food Safety Inspection Service Adel A. Malak Scholarship
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency responsible for protecting the public's health by ensuring the safety of the Nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
The FSIS Adel A. Malak Scholarship operates under the guidelines of the USDA Pathways Program. The scholarship provides students enrolled in a degree-seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program a $15,000 scholarship funding for tuition, books, tutors, and laboratory fees awarded for each year in the program. As an Adel A. Malak Scholarship recipient, DVM students will experience and take on a variety of Public Health Veterinarian responsibilities to more fully understand the great work FSIS does to protect public health through food safety.
Apply now: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/698543400
Veterinary Scientist Training Program
The Veterinary Scientist Training Program (VSTP) is designed to train the next generation of veterinary scientists at the nation's top-ranked School of Veterinary Medicine and College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences along with the University's internationally-recognized strong programs in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Human Medicine. This website provides links to the varied opportunities that await our new students.
Learn more & how to apply
https://vstp.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/