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078: The End of the SAVE Plan: Next Steps for Your Student Loans
Episode 78 • 18th December 2025 • Veterinary Financial Podcast • Meredith Jones DVM, CSLP®, AFC®
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The Dept of Ed has announced an agreement to officially end the SAVE plan. If you’re in the SAVE forbearance, this episode walks through planning your next move.

Key Topics:

  1. What the end of the SAVE plan means and what we know so far
  2. What happens if you’re currently on the SAVE forbearance
  3. Which repayment plans borrowers are likely to switch to
  4. Why planning now matters, even without set deadlines
  5. How income recertification and tax filing status can impact your payment
  6. Common planning opportunities we’re seeing for veterinarians right now

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