Summer Loans & DVM New Funding Opportunities
Summer Loan Enrollment for Clinical Rotations
Students enrolled in summer clinical rotations between the 3rd and 4th year are not charged tuition. However, they can request summer loans to cover living expenses. The maximum loan amount is $12,942.
Applications open in April, and funds are disbursed in late May. To qualify, students must be enrolled in summer clinical rotations between their 3rd and 4th years. **Submit applications in April Only.**. Funds will be disbursed no earlier than May 19th.
Eligible students can complete the summer loan request form below:
Unsubsidized Loan: Summer loans are processed as unsubsidized loans if students have not borrowed the annual maximum in the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan of $40,500 in the current academic year.
Grad PLUS loan: Summer loan requests are processed as Grad PLUS loans if students have exhausted their unsubsidized loan eligibility.
Check your award letter in Student Center for eligibility. Visit the financial aid website for current interest rates and origination fees.
New Student Funding Opportunities – Now Accepting Applications
We are pleased to announce two funding opportunities available to support Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students in their academic and professional development. Applications are currently being accepted and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged.
Conference Travel Grant
The conference grant provides financial assistance to DVM students who have been accepted to present their research at academic conferences. Funding may be used to offset travel and/or registration expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be accepted to present research at a conference
- Must attend the conference in person
- Must demonstrate economic need
Application Instructions
To apply, please complete the application form and upload it via the Secure Document Portal below.
West Coast Externship Opportunity
The West Coast externship scholarship supports DVM students completing externships on the West Coast of the continental United States. Funding may be used to cover travel and/or accommodation expenses during the externship.
Eligible West Coast Regions include
California, Oregon, and Washington. Externships in adjacent western states, such as Nevada and Arizona, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a West Coast Externship Opportunity
- Demonstrate an economic need
- Have no other funding source for the externship
Application Instructions
To apply, please complete the application form and upload it via the Secure Document Portal below.