International loan programs and financial aid

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.

• About US Direct loans

  Find out more about Direct Loans and how they work at the University of Melbourne.

• 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.

• 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.

• Loan disbursements

  Find out about loan disbursements for US Direct Loans, including when payments are usually made.

• Student responsibilities

  Understand your responsibilities when studying at Melbourne with a US Direct Loan.

• Policies and forms

  University of Melbourne policies and forms related to US Direct Loans.

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).