 This summer the staff of the AAVMC conducted a survey to determine the availability of institutional scholarships and grants to veterinary medical schools. The data reveal that $29 million is available for student aid in the U.S. Unfortunately, these funds do not go very far in providing relief to escalating student costs. Generally, fewer veterinary students receive less institutional aid than AAVMC has historically reported (approximately $3,000). Fewer than 50% of veterinary students are receiving institutional aid in the US, and only 40% of first year veterinary students are receiving aid. The average amount of funding received by all veterinary students receiving aid is $2,488; the average amount of aid awarded specifically to first year veterinary students is $5,429. Learn more. |