Are you an International student?
Discover
Studying
APPLYING
Arriving
Life at Western
Loan Options
Federal Student Loans
Western Sydney University has become a "Deferment Only" institution from October 2011. This means that the University can no longer certify US Federal Student Loans (e.g. the Direct Loan Program).
If you wish to apply for funding as a US student, you may be eligible for a private loan. The only private lender currently available to US students studying at the University is Sallie Mae.
Private Loans
Private education loans are available to US citizens from private non-government lenders and approval is based on credit history.
Private education loans are also available to those students enrolled in all non-degree programs such as certificate, graduate and postgraduate diploma programs which are ineligible for Federal funding.
Presently, Sallie Mae is the only lender offering private education loans to students studying outside of the US. Please refer to their website for specific details about eligibility, how to apply, loan amounts and other terms and conditions.
If you make any changes to your enrolment (eg. leave of absence or withdrawal), please contact us at studentfees@westernsydney.edu.au as soon as possible.
Deferring Loans
Western Sydney University can also approve deferments for students who have already received US Federal Student loans. Therefore, if you have received a US Federal Student loan and are enrolled at University of Western Sydney on at least a half-time basis, you can apply to defer repayment of those loans. Please contact your lender for the appropriate forms, which can then be certified by the University.
Important Information
Please be reminded that any funds you receive are loans that must be repaid. It is therefore very important that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a borrower.
Useful resources include:
- Federal Student Aid website
- American Student Assistance (ASA) website - while ASA no longer provides loans to US students at Western Sydney University, they have a wide range of resources to help you manage your loans.
