Debt Education Director VIN Foundation Denver, Colorado
Session description: Six-figure student debt and unpaid interest is a fact of life for most recent veterinary graduates pursuing veterinary internships, residencies, or specialty certification. Creating student loan repayment and financial strategies specific to these career paths allows trainees to focus upon learning medicine rather than obsessing over their debt. What are the options and strategies for surviving and thriving with this debt and how do they differ from managing a mortgage or other traditional loan repayment strategies?
Learning Objectives:
Understanding Income-driven repayment strategies
Taxable forgiveness vs. Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Exploring Public Service Loan Forgiveness as an option for residents, academicians, PhDs, and public health career paths.