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.

US Loan programs

The University of Melbourne does not participate in the Federal Student Aid (FSA) program administered by the United States Department of Education and is therefore unable to accept Direct Loan applications or in-school deferment requests.

  • US private loans

    Education loans are available to US citizens and US permanent residents from non-government US lenders, with approval based on credit history.

Loan programs for other countries

  • 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.

  • Lånekassen (Norway)

    Eligible Norwegian students can apply for funding through the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).

  • 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 us.