Financing Your Education
Cost of Veterinary School
The estimated cost of attendance is outlined below. These budgets are based as the expenses of a typical student. Your individual spending habits will determine your actual expenses. You will notice that the estimated cost of attendance is higher for third year students because of the continuous year of clinical training. Students attend nine semesters during the four-year DVM program. The most current rates for tuition and fees can be found on the UGA Bursar & Treasury Services website.
Estimates for the 2018 – 2019 Academic Year
RESIDENT & CONTRACT |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3* |
Year 4 |
Tuition |
17,170 |
17,170 |
25,755 |
17,170 |
Fees |
2,278 |
2,278 |
3,150 |
2,278 |
Room |
8,000 |
8,000 |
11,200 |
8,000 |
Board |
3,956 |
3,956 |
5,538 |
3,956 |
Books & Supplies |
1,400 |
1,400 |
2,100 |
1,400 |
Transportation |
1,170 |
1,170 |
1,638 |
1,170 |
Miscellaneous Living Expenses |
2,910 |
2,910 |
4,074 |
2,910 |
TOTAL |
36,884 |
36,884 |
53,455 |
36,884 |
*3 rd year students attend courses/rotations in the fall, spring, and summer (3 semesters)
OUT-OF-STATE |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3* |
Year 4 |
Tuition |
46,250 |
46,250 |
54,835 |
46,250 |
Fees |
2,278 |
2,278 |
3,150 |
2,278 |
Room |
8,000 |
8,000 |
11,200 |
8,000 |
Board |
3,956 |
3,956 |
5,538 |
3,956 |
Books & Supplies |
1,400 |
1,400 |
2,100 |
1,400 |
Transportation |
1,880 |
1,880 |
2,348 |
1,800 |
Miscellaneous Living Expenses |
2,910 |
2,910 |
4,074 |
2,910 |
TOTAL |
66,674 |
66,674 |
83,245 |
66,674 |
*3 rd year students attend courses/rotations in the fall, spring, and summer (3 semesters)
Financial Aid
All students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be eligible for federal loans. The UGA Federal school code is 001598. For questions relating to financial aid, students should visit the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid website of call them directly at 706-542-6147 or by emailing osfaprof@uga.edu.
CVM Scholarships
The College of Veterinary Medicine awards scholarship and awards annually to veterinary students based on a variety of criteria including academic achievement, financial need, clinical proficiency, leadership, community involvement, and leadership.
Current veterinary students are asked to complete an online application each January to be eligible for these scholarships. The CVM Awards committee determines the recipients based on the criteria for each scholarship. There is an annual Honors and Awards banquet each April were scholarships and awards are announced.
A list of external scholarships available to UGA veterinary students can be found here.
Single Semester Short Term Loans
Short term loans up to $1,000 are available to students that may experience a financial hardship during their time in the DVM program. These loans have a 6 month repayment deadline. If you would like to apply for a single semester short term loan, complete the Single Semester Short Term Loan Application and bring it to Student Account Services – Loan Servicing, Business Services Building, room 110, 424 East Broad Street.
Financial Resources
AVMA Personal Financial Planning Tool
Repaying your Federal Student Loans
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP)