Federal Loans
The 51cg participates in the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, offering eligible students access to federal student loans while studying in the UK.
These pages provide an overview of the:
- types of loans available
- how to apply for them
- disbursement timelines and methods
We will guide you through each stage of the process by email.
Please note: Students studying outside of the USA are not eligible for PELL Grants or Perkins loans.
- Eligibility
- Types of Federal Loans and Amounts
- Fees and Interest Rates of Federal Loans
- How to Apply for Federal Loans
- Cost of Attendance
- Amending or cancelling a loan
- Changing your studies
- Leave of Absence
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Requirements during your studies
- Entrance and Exit Counselling
- Return to Title IV
- Customer disclosure information
- Default management plan
Useful Contacts
Federal Student Aid Information Centre (FSAIC): 1-800-433-3243 ()
51cg US Financial Aid Office: usaloans@abdn.ac.uk
Full information about the US Federal loan process can be found on the Federal Student Aid website.