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USA student funding

If you are a USA student, you may be able to access different types of funding to complete a course here at the University of Leeds, such as a federal loan or a private loan.

Find out about your options, how it works and factors that could affect your funding.  

  • About USA Funding

    As a US student, you may be able to access different types of funding to complete a University of Leeds programme. This page provides an overview of the potential funding available.

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  • Cost of Attendance

    The Cost of Attendance covers the amount of funds you need to study at the University of Leeds.

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  • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

    This policy covers the academic progress you need to meet while studying to remain eligible to receive William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans and the ways this is measured.

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  • Return of Title IV Policy

    This policy covers how your funding is affected if you withdraw or suspend study during the academic year.

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  • Default Prevention and Management Plan

    This information aims to inform and increase your understanding about the responsibilities of borrowing US Federal Aid, namely William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans, to help reduce the risk of being unable to make loan repayments.

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  • Consumer disclosure – Title IV loans (PDF, 25KB)

    As part of the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program – Standards for Participation – the US government requires institutions which offer Federal Student Aid to disclose consumer information.

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