<p>Hi,
I'm currently a freshman at a US university, and I'm considering becoming a vet in the future. I tried searching the Internet, but there is almost no information available regarding the subject, especially on the financial part of it. I know that vet schools expect US citizens to take loans, but internationals are not eligible for federal loans. Are there any other types of financial aid for non-citizens? To be able to attend I'll need the full amount (or nearly so) of the cost of attendance as either loans or scholarships.
Any tips or information will be appreciated.
Thanks!</p>
<p>Think about it…if U.S. Vet schools expect their own citizens to mostly use loans, then why would they award MORE aid to those from other countries?</p>
<p>There is not much aid available for veterinary school. </p>
<p>You will need to look at veterinary programs in your home country. Or figure out a way to get loans from a bank in your home country.</p>
<p>thumper1, I’m not asking for more aid, I’m just asking if it’s available for internationasl at all.</p>
<p>Kkmama, unfortunately, there’s no way for me to get loans in my country.</p>
<p>Prostozina,</p>
<p>As I understand it, there are very few cases in which federal loan money is available for non-citizens. You’d need to be a US National, have a permanent resident or resident alien card, or be in the US on official asylum.</p>
<p>Your best bet may be private loans, but for those you’ll likely need a US citizen to co-sign, and you’re looking at roughly $200k in loans over 4 years.</p>
<p>You might try putting the question to a financial aid specialist at your university. Your career center may be of help, too.</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>
<p>timeflew, thank you, that’s what I thought.</p>
<p>Shizz, I hate loans! D:</p>