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Student Loan Forgiveness for Veterinarians

Federal and state student loan repayment and forgiveness programs open to veterinarians, summarized from official sources with the date we last checked each one.

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Federal programs for veterinarians

NIH Loan Repayment Programs

National Institutes of Health

Health care Researchers Nurses Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists Veterinarians

Award
Up to $50,000 a year
Who it's for
Researchers with a doctoral-level degree doing qualifying biomedical or behavioral research, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and veterinarians in research.
Service required
Two-year (or longer) contract to do qualifying research.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP)

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Veterinarians Rural service

Award
Up to $40,000 a year
Who it's for
Veterinarians willing to practice in a USDA-designated veterinary shortage area.
Service required
Three-year service commitment in a designated veterinary shortage area.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

Any field Public service

Award
Remaining Direct Loan balance forgiven
Who it's for
Borrowers working full time for a government or qualifying nonprofit employer.
Service required
120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

State programs for veterinarians

Is there student loan forgiveness for veterinarians?

Yes. We found 2 federal and 1 state programs that can help veterinarians, each linked to its official source. Most loan repayment programs require a service commitment, often in a shortage area.

Do veterinarians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

If you work full time for a government agency or a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit and have Direct Loans on a qualifying repayment plan, you can qualify for PSLF after 120 qualifying payments, whatever your job title.

Do I have to pay to apply?

No. Official loan repayment and forgiveness programs are free to apply for.