UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

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  UC Davis
  School of Vet Med
  Office of the Dean
  Student Programs
  One Shields Avenue
  Davis, CA 95616

Financing Your Veterinary Education 

Applying for Financial Assistance


Application Procedures  
How Financial Need is Determined   
Types of Aid 
Special Circumstances Review Form  
Financial Aid Eligibility and Satisfactory Academic Progress 

How Financial Need is Determined

Financial need is determined by using a simple formula:

COST OF ATTENDANCE
Minus RESOURCES (applicant’s income and assets)
= NEED (applicant’s eligibility for funding sources)

The cost of attendance is determined according to your year in the veterinary program. 

The calculation of resources is based on current assets and base-year income (e.g., 2008 calendar year for the 2009-10 academic year) that was reported on the FAFSA, resulting in an Expected Family Contribution.