16 Nov Colorado expands student loan relief grant for rural practitioners; applications close December 31
A state of Colorado program that helps pay off student loan debt for veterinarians who practice in under-served areas was expanded by the legislature this spring with additional funding and participant seats. Applications are being accepted through December 31, 2023. Applicants can apply online here. The Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (VELRP) was signed into law in 2017 and provided up to $70,000 to pay off student loan debt to veterinarians who agreed to serve in a rural, underserved area of the state for up to four years. Funding was provided to two veterinarians,...