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Isabella
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How can I keep up with my student loans if I am planning to go to Vet School after my undergraduate studies?
I am concerned as I have heard stories of graduates holding a large amount of student loan debt.
#veterinary #student-loans
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Brendan McGeever
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I'm not a veterinarian, but I did something similar pursuing a second degree in order to enter the job market.
In short, choosing to attend further education after completing your first degree/undergraduate is a bet that isn't guaranteed to pay off.
I'm now close to 6 figures in student loan debt, but I'm also now working a job that pays enough that I can keep up with payments and that I love to do. This job I also know I wouldn't have had any chance of getting without the second degree and the student loans.
Unfortunately, there isn't a silver bullet for this. I personally was able to keep up with my living expenses in school by working through the summers and applying for any scholarships I could to reduce my debt responsibility after graduating.
Choosing to keep going is a leap I think not everyone considers fully, but if you do choose to pursue this program, spend all of your time making the absolute most of it so you can graduate knowing that you'll be fine.
In short, choosing to attend further education after completing your first degree/undergraduate is a bet that isn't guaranteed to pay off.
I'm now close to 6 figures in student loan debt, but I'm also now working a job that pays enough that I can keep up with payments and that I love to do. This job I also know I wouldn't have had any chance of getting without the second degree and the student loans.
Unfortunately, there isn't a silver bullet for this. I personally was able to keep up with my living expenses in school by working through the summers and applying for any scholarships I could to reduce my debt responsibility after graduating.
Choosing to keep going is a leap I think not everyone considers fully, but if you do choose to pursue this program, spend all of your time making the absolute most of it so you can graduate knowing that you'll be fine.
Joseph Fontes
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I would recommend contacting your student loan provider and exploring payment options. The majority of loan providers have several different plans to help say on top of your student loans.