Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) recognizes that paying for a veterinary medical degree can seem like an enormous undertaking for most students. In keeping with a service philosophy, we strive to lessen financial hardship through grants, scholarships, and loans.

Cost of Attendance

Texas A&M is consistently ranked as an affordable university, providing a high level of value at an affordable price. To help anticipate your expected expenses, including tuition, fees, books, room & board, and other miscellaneous costs, the university has estimated the cost of attendance (COA).

For the COA, including the estimated cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing, etc., visit the Texas A&M Aggie One Stop “Cost of Attendance” page.

Financial Aid

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Veterinary students receive most of their financial aid in the form of loans. Aid from most programs, including loans, grants, and scholarships, is awarded based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

To apply for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, you need to complete the FAFSA. It’s free, easy to complete, and gives you access to the largest sources of financial aid to pay for college. Be sure to include the Texas A&M University School Code of 003632, so the financial aid office receives your information.

Financial aid funds are limited, so the earlier you submit your FAFSA, the better. Remember, the FAFSA must be completed each year for you to receive financial aid.

The FAFSA is available each year starting on October 1. In order to ensure your file is ready for awarding, submit your FAFSA by the recommended submission date listed below.

Application Term	FAFSA	Priority Date
Spring 2024	2023–2024	Oct. 1, 2023
Summer 2024	2023–2024	Jan. 15, 2024
Fall 2024	2023–2024	March 15, 2024
Spring 2025	2023–2024	Oct. 1, 2024
Summer 2025	2023–2024	Jan. 15, 2025

Scholarships

The VMBS awards numerous scholarships each academic year through the fundraising efforts of the school’s Development Office and the generosity of private donors. Thanks to the support of our alumni, friends, and donors, we awarded scholarships totaling over $2M to 600 students for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Scholarships are awarded based on different criteria, including academic excellence, financial need, leadership, and preferences based on the donors’ interests in animal health, the VMBS, and our students. For example, some donors wish their scholarship awards to go to students who are interested in a particular type of veterinary medicine, such as equine medicine or feline medicine. Other scholarships carry preferences for students from specific cities, counties, or other geographic areas.

The VMBS encourages students to take full advantage of all scholarship opportunities available both internally and externally.

Application Process

Step 1

Submit the VMBS Scholarship Application, which makes you eligible for scholarships offered through the Office of the Dean.

Note: Texas A&M University also offers scholarships through the Financial Aid Office.

Step 2

Complete the FAFSA to be eligible for all need-based scholarships.

Scholarship Timeline

February 1	March 1	March 15	Mid-May	Late June–July
VMBS Scholarship Application opens	VMBS Scholarship Application closes	Recommended FAFSA complete date	VMBS Scholarship award decisions are finalized	VMBS Scholarship notifications sent to students

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