International loan programs and financial aid
International students may be eligible for loans, grants or other types of financial assistance available through government and private programs in their home countries.
United States Direct loan programs
The University of Melbourne is an approved participant in the Federal Student Aid (FSA) program administered by the United States Department of Education. This program offers Direct Loans to students or their parents to assist with living and education costs.
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About US Direct loans
Find out more about Direct Loans and how they work at the University of Melbourne.
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Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is an estimate of your education expenses for a specific enrolment period, up to a maximum of 12 months.
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Application and renewal
Find out how to submit a Direct Loan application to the University if you're a new student, or to renew your loan if you're a current student.
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Loan disbursements
Find out about loan disbursements for US Direct Loans, including when payments are usually made.
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Student responsibilities
Understand your responsibilities when studying at Melbourne with a US Direct Loan.
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Policies and forms
Policies and forms related to U.S Direct Loans at the University of Melbourne.
Other US loans
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US private loans
Education loans are available to US citizens and eligible non-citizens from non-government US lenders, with approval based on credit history.
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US Veterans Affairs education benefits
The US Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits to help veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with education costs.
Loan programs for other countries
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Canadian Financial Aid
Canadian citizens wishing to study at The University of Melbourne can access a range of student financial aid delivered through federal and provincial funding programs.
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Lånekassen (Norway)
Eligible Norwegian students can apply for funding through the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
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Centrala Studiestödsnämnden (Sweden)
Eligible Swedish students can apply for funding to study at Melbourne through the National Board of Student Aid (Centrala Studiestödsnämnden).
More information
- For further details on available financial assistance programs, contact the relevant government agency in your home country.
- For information on how these programs work at the University of Melbourne, contact our International Financial Aid team.