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Eligibility

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The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program is a federal student loan program under which eligible students and parents borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education at participating schools. Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Direct Consolidation Loans are types of Direct Loans.

Please read the US Direct Loan information before completing this application. 

Students applying for a private loan, please refer to: US Private Loans

Personal details

Your University of Melbourne Student ID
Must be an email address. 

Basic eligibility

Is this your first Direct Loan application while studying at the University of Melbourne? * Required
Are you a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States of America? * Required
Have you applied for or are you enrolled in a bachelor degree, masters degree or doctor of philosophy (PhD)? * Required
Have you applied for or are you enrolled in graduate degree in Nursing or Doctor of Medicine?

Ineligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Are you a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States of America?" on page 1
  • "Have you applied for or are you enrolled in a bachelor degree, masters degree or doctor of philosophy (PhD)?" on page 1
  • "Have you applied for or are you enrolled in graduate degree in Nursing or Doctor of Medicine?" on page 1
  • "Is this your first Direct Loan application while studying at the University of Melbourne?" on page 1

You have not met one or more eligibility criteria and will not be considered for a US Direct Loan. Contact us at international-finaid@unimelb.edu.au for further information.