Cornell is More Affordable Than You Think!
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to making a DVM degree accessible to all qualified students. With over $4 million in scholarships awarded annually, and 65–70% of students receiving gift aid, we aim to reduce financial barriers and support students in achieving their veterinary goals.
How do our students pay for college?
Our financial aid team created a simple step-by-step to guide you through the process of applying for scholarships and loans. Students do not need to apply for specific scholarship funds as we have a streamlined application process for our 200 scholarship funds. All the details are on this page.
The RED scholarship is a unique scholarship that covers third and fourth year tuition. Students apply in their second year and three recipients are selected each year.
Other Funding Opportunities
Some of our students have external funding sources. For example, there is the US army scholarship, or the USDA scholarship.
What's new this year
With recent changes to federal loan options, some students may need to explore private education loans to cover funding gaps. Private loans are credit-based, so understanding your credit and comparing lenders is essential. We are here to help you navigate this.
Federal Financial Aid Changes affecting graduate and professional students for 2026-27
Our financial aid staff will guide you through financial aid services, budgeting, and money management.
Starting Salary and Comparison to National Average
| Employment, Salary and Educational Debt for Class of 2025 | Data |
|---|---|
| Percent employed in a field related to veterinary medicine, advanced clinical or academic training within three months of graduation | 97.4% |
| Mean private practice salary at the time of the graduation | $141,711 |
| Mean D.V.M. educational debt (including those with no debt) | $119,355 |