US Financial Aid loans
Students from the United States studying at La Trobe may be eligible for financial assistance.
If you’re from the US, you may be eligible to receive financial support through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. At La Trobe, we refer to this as US Financial Aid.
We’re certified by the US Department of Education to administer US Financial Aid. Loans are managed by the Financial Aid team at La Trobe International on the Melbourne Campus.
If you’ve been approved for US Financial Aid, you may be eligible for a reduced deposit payment when accepting your La Trobe course offer. You’ll need to pay the reduced deposit when you accept your offer plus the full OSHC premium to get your confirmation of enrolment (CoE), which you need for your student visa application.
Types of loans
There are different US Financial Aid loans available to suit your specific circumstances.
Explore your options
Funding amounts
Your loan amount will be based on the information you provide La Trobe.
See what you can borrow
Applying for aid
Find out how to apply for US Financial Aid at La Trobe.
Apply for aid
Satisfactory academic progress
To receive loan funds, you must meet certain academic progress standards.
See how it works
Repaying your loan
Your loan repayments begin six months after you leave university or become ineligible for loan assistance.
Learn how repayment works
Refund of US Federal Education Loan Funds
In some circumstances, you may be eligible to have your offer acceptance deposit refunded.
How refunds work
US veteran benefits
If you’re a US veteran, you may be able to access veteran benefits.
See if you’re eligible
Loan eligibility
Check if you are eligible to receive US Financial Aid.
See loan eligibility information
Direct Loan student responsibilities
Learn more about your responsibilities if you have US Financial Aid direct loan.
View your responsibilities