Arrival in Leeds
Following the correct course registration and withdrawal processes will ensure timely receipt of your loan.
This will enable you to pay for your tuition and accommodation fees and also help correctly determine any relevant refund should you leave.
On arrival
It could take a few weeks for your loan to become available, so make sure you have enough money to cover your living costs during this time.
Registration
Before you can receive your loan or register for your course you must complete a Manual Credit Agreement Form for your tuition fees.
Taught students can register online. Please visit the Registration section for more information.
Research students must go to the Student Services Centre counter to register.
The form matches your fee payments to your loan disbursal dates: two instalments for undergraduates and three instalments for postgraduates.
The form should take a maximum of 48 hours to process and then you will be able to complete registration.
No payment can be made to you until you register as a student.
Receiving your loan
Federal Loan funds are paid to the University. We use the money to cover your tuition and/ or accommodation fees and then pay the remainder into your UK bank account. You will receive an email before the start of term asking you to confirm you wish to take the loan. If you do not send confirmation your funding could be delayed.
Paying your accommodation fees
You are responsible for paying your accommodation costs. If you’re staying in University halls of residence then the your residency costs can be deducted from your loan instalments too.
Satisfactory Academic Process
You must meet the University’s Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP) to continue receiving your loan payments.
For taught students this means passing every module.
For research students your course supervisor must agree that you are making satisfactory progress.
Course withdrawal and return of Title IV funds
If you’re considering withdrawing from your course then contact the International Student Office for immigration advice before making your decision.
If you withdraw from the University and you have received Federal funding then some of your refunded fees may have to be returned to the US Federal Aid Program, especially if you have completed that 60% of the loan period.
Your tuition fee refund is calculated based on your accurate completion of the University’s leaving procedure.
How fees are charged
- No fees are charged in the first two weeks of attendance.
- After the first two weeks undergraduate and postgraduate fees are charged weekly (pro rata).
You won’t receive any further funding once you have withdrawn from your course.
The University has a written policy on the return of Title IV funds.