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Q.3.2 U.S. Student Funding

Students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States have several funding options while attending the University of Calgary. Students who are dual citizens of Canada and the United states are encouraged to explore opportunities through the Canada Student Loans (canlearn.ca) program first.

For more information visit our website at ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances or email usloans@ucalgary.ca.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans

As a Title IV eligible foreign school, University of Calgary is able to facilitate the disbursement of four types of loans under the Direct Loans Program.

  • Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need to help cover the costs of higher education at a college or career school.
  • Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, but in this case, the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan.
  • Parent PLUS Loans are loans made to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.
  • Graduate PLUS Loans are loans made to graduate or professional students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.

Students must first establish eligibility by completing a Free Application for Student Financial Assistance (FAFSA) on the Federal Student Aid website (fafsa.ed.gov). Once complete, students must submit a Direct Loans application to the Financial Aid Office for funding assessment and approval.

Sallie Mae

Students who are ineligible for Direct Loans, or who need to borrow additional funding to meet the cost of attendance can apply for a Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan.

For more information visit our website at ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances.

Veterans Affairs GI Bill

The University of Calgary supports veterans of the US Armed Forces in obtaining their GI bill benefits while attending studies.

All programs must be approved through the Department of Veterans Affairs before a student is eligible for funding. As this process can take up to six months, VA funded students who have applied to the University of Calgary are encouraged to contact the US Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.

For more information visit our website at ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances or contact the US Financial Aid Office at usloans@ucalgary.ca.