Stop Managing Your Debt with Outdated Information.
The federal landscape for student loan repayment has shifted more in the last 24 months than in the previous decade. Between active court challenges to federal IDR plans and rapid-fire policy changes, it’s hard to know what to do.
If you are basing your financial plan on what you heard in school, you are likely missing out on critical protections or, worse, choosing a repayment path that is costing you thousands.
Climbing Mt. Debt: Navigating Changes to Student Loan Repayment Options
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 8:00 PM ET
Brought to you in partnership with the VIN Foundation. Live attendees are eligible for 2 hours of CE credit.
The “Clinical” Policy Audit
This isn’t a lecture on interest rates. We are focusing on the systemic shifts:
- The Regulatory History: Documenting the current state of federal repayment litigation and what it means for your specific loan servicer.
- The Portfolio Physical: Learn to conduct a formal, systematic audit of your loans against the current legal landscape.
- The Treatment Plan: Move past generalities to identify the specific repayment strategy that survives current policy volatility.
This is not passive learning. You will walk away with an evidence-based roadmap that aligns your career stage with the most stable legal options currently available.
Presenter: Dr. Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA
Dr. Bartels has dedicated his career to researching veterinary student debt. He provides evidence-based guidance to colleagues nationwide and contributes extensively to VIN Foundation financial resources. He approaches student loans clinically, like any complex medical case—starting with history, moving to a physical exam of your portfolio, and concluding with a tailored treatment plan.
This session is exclusive to NCVMA members. If you are not yet a member, join today to unlock this essential financial training.
