H.R. 6134 116th Congress House

VET MED Act

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a veterinary internship or residency program.

Introduced: November 18, 2020 See on congress.gov

Education Higher educationInterest, dividends, interest ratesStudent aid and college costsVeterinary medicine and animal diseases

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Mar 9, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Mar 9, 2020

Introduced in House

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Latest action March 9, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterinary Education and Training Minimizes Educational Debt Act or the VET MED Act

This bill allows veterinary students who are enrolled in postgraduate training programs or serving in internships or residencies to defer payment on their Federal Direct Loans for up to five years. Loan interest shall not accrue during such deferment.

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