Veterinary Student Loans - VMD

Veterinary Medicine- VMD Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is not based on financial need and is unsubsidized, meaning that interest accrues during your period of enrollment. This loan is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, who are enrolled at least half-time. View a sample borrowing of this loan below for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Program  Year

2025-2026 Maximum Unsubsidized *

Year 1$40,500
Year 2$40,500
Year 3$40,500
Year 4$47,166

*This table serves as an example of potential eligibility. Student eligibility is evaluated on an individual basis, and the dollar amounts are subject to change depending on each student's specific eligibility.

New borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling & Direct Loan Master Promissory Note for loan to disburse. 

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Veterinary Medicine- VMD Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

If you need funding beyond the Direct Loan, and wish to borrow federal funds, you may consider a Direct Grad PLUS Loan. These loans are credit based. You may borrow up to your remaining Cost of Attendance less scholarships, fellowships, and other financial resources (including but not limited to other loans, sponsor payments, outside scholarship, etc.) Remove any credit freezes before acting on the Graduate PLUS Loan via Path @ Penn.

Students must complete the Graduate PLUS Master Promissory if approved for the loan. 

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