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Loan consolidation could alleviate student debt in the long run
With interest rates climbing from historic lows, much confusion about federal student loan consolidation exists, so veterinary students and recent…
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AAHA sessions tackle student debt—'the elephant in the room'
Melissa Austin probably will owe about $100,000. Ingrid Rhinehart's loans could total as much as $200,000.
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Winners, losers emerge in Obama's budget
Alleviating veterinarians' student loan debt is among the spending priorities President Obama has outlined in his $3.8 trillion
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Higher debt, lower salaries a continuing concern for grads
The confluence of a weak economy and increasingly high cost to attend veterinary college—forcing most students to take out
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Taking matters into their own hands
Kristen Britton admits that, heading into veterinary college, she, like many of her fellow students, was naive about the business
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Making it work on a modest budget
Dr. James Finlay has managed to pull off an impressive feat: He's helping raise two children with his wife, Megan, on a resident's salary in Southern…
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Loan repayment program promotes food animal practice
The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program has so far awarded grants to more than a hundred veterinarians in food animal
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Students tackle financial challenges
SAVMA HOD makes economic issues a priority, receives corporate funding report
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Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
Managing Your Finances Responsibly: How to Create a Realistic Budget
Establishing good financial habits at a young age helps you throughout your entire life and can make a significant difference in your long-term…
Scholarship, loan repayment and forgiveness for veterinary medical student loans
Some veterinarians may be interested and may qualify for participation in a federal or state loan repayment program. Not every veterinarian will…
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Making progress one meeting at a time
The third joint AVMA/Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Economic Meeting focused on discussions of the AVMA workforce
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Students, veterinarians can apply for AVMF scholarships, grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced its scholarships for 2013.
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Veterinary student loans and scholarships
The AVMA recognizes the increasing burden of educational debt on new graduates, and supports innovative methods to achieve student debt resolution.
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Student advocates
Early this March, 65 veterinary students participated in the 5th Annual AVMA/Student AVMA Legislative Visit hosted by the AVMA
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Letting the numbers tell the story
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges is increasing the amount of data it collects in areas such as enrollment, tuition,
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SAVMA supports competencies study
Veterinary students gathered this past March for the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held at Louisiana State University.
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$2 million scholarship program announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently had lots of news to share about its new and ongoing initiatives.
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Needed for public health, despite constraints
Veterinarians are needed for their contributions to public health, but rising educational costs for veterinary students may hinder adaptability
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A message of support, backed by funding
Student chapters of the AVMA will each receive $7,000 this year and next, thanks to contributions from the AVMA, AVMA PLIT, and the Student AVMA.
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Leading AABP during change
Dr. Daniel L. Grooms said the American Association of Bovine Practitioners is working to help veterinarians and veterinary students through a period…
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Three in a row for AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator
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Study: Equine practices on the rebound
An in-depth economic study of the equine veterinary industry assessed current management practices.
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Arizona veterinary program being reconceptualized
The proposed Veterinary Medical & Surgical Program at the University of Arizona recently encountered a roadblock
Personal financial planning resources
Resources to help veterinarians and veterinary students with personal budgeting and financial planning.