$50,000/yr FEDERAL CAP
Professional Student Limit · $200K Aggregate39% of Vet Grads Carry Over $200K in Debt.
The New Cap Won't Change That.
D.V.M. • V.M.D.
Veterinary school costs $50K–$70K a year — with out-of-state and private programs running much higher. The Professional cap of $50,000 barely covers tuition at many schools and doesn't touch living expenses.
Even with the higher Professional cap, living expenses push you into the red.
Total Cost of Attendance: $65K/yr
Estimated Gap
$15K/yr
Estimated Gap
$15K/yr
Representative costs — your gap depends on your specific program and school
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