USA Student Loans
Instruction
- There are no short cuts to loan origination: all students must complete the steps listed in .
- The steps you will need to take are quick and easy but the RVC will not know if you have completed all the processes for all the loans you intend to borrow unless you tell us. Also, the RVC will not know how much you wish to borrow until you tell us.
- We understand you are advised that RVC have access to your loan documents directly from FAFSA. However Federal Student Aid has classified RVC as a foreign school and therefore will not have access to download your documents from FAFSA!
- We want to be sure that you have completed everything you have to do before we start to process your loan application because if the School starts origination of loans (process your loan application) and your loan application is incomplete or information is missing then your loan origination will fail and this will delay your access to federal financial assistance.
- The RVC online loan application process () will enable you to upload your documents and track the progress of your loan application. You will be able to see what remains to be submitted, and what the status is of your loan.
- You can begin the process of preparing your FAFSA application here
- Please do not submit documents by email unless specifically instructed.
Latest News
2023-24 Rover US Loan Applications:
The Apply for US Direct Loan and Cost of Attendance Budget Tool options should be available to students as follows:
New Entrants
New Entrants can apply from 20th June 2023.
We are expecting to contact new entrants with their Rover login details and instruction on how to apply to the RVC for a loan during June and July 2023. In the meantime students should ensure they have completed the FAFSA application process.
As always, we will prioritise processing these applications over continuing student applications, so new entrants can obtain visas.
Use My US Direct Loans Application Tracking Report to track the status of your loan - provided you have begun or submitted an application on Rover.
Use the US Loans - COA Budget Tool Tracker to track the status of your budget request
Continuing Students
The Apply for US Direct Loan and Cost of Attendance Budget Tool options should be available to all students as follows:
BVetMed Current Year 3 & 4 (provided they pass the year) from 20th June 2023.
Other continuing students that have passed the year from 1 August 2023.
Students with resits in September, as soon as your resit results are processed by Student Records.
Continuing students will be able to apply via Rover from late July.
Guide to FAFSA
Take the time to read our carefully before you start your application.
Federal Student Aid Resources
You can view and download resources from the office of Federal Student Aid.
The office of Federal Student Aid provides publications, online tools, and other resources to help you prepare and pay for college, applying for aid, and more. Below are samples of useful tools and link to “StudentAid” official website.
- Money Management:
- Financial Aid Process Video:
- Going to college in another country:
- Financial Aid for Graduate and Professional Degree:
- For the full website data please see:
U.S. Federal Loans from RVC - What You Need to Know
Take the time to read our guide carefully before you start your application.
Loan Applications for 2023/24
Please Note
Loan applications for 2023/24 must be made online via , the Registry’s web portal.
You will be able to submit your budget request (how much you want to borrow) using the Cost of Attendance Budget Tool. You can track the progress of your budget using the COA Budget Tool Tracker.
You can submit all the required documentation by uploading them using the online application process Apply for US Direct Loan, and will be able to track the progress of your application.
If you are a new student joining us in September and haven't been issued with a Rover login yet, please read
Points to note before you apply for your loan
- Do not begin the application process for 2023/24 before 1st May 2023, this is because some of your loan documents are only valid for 180 days, and we are not able to begin originating loans until mid-June.
- New students joining the college in September 2023 will receive their login details by 13 June, provided they have received and accepted an unconditional offer and have paid their deposit.
- Continuing students progressing to years 4 & 5 in September should apply from 1 June.
- BVetMed students progressing to years 4 & 5 in September should apply from 1 June 2023 (provided they have passed the year).
- Other continuing students that have passed the year should apply from 1 August 2023.
- Students with resits in September should apply as soon as resit results are processed by Student Records. We are not able to process the loan applications of continuing students with a re-sit in September until your result is published.
- We will prioritise the processing of applications for new students.
- Loan applications are typically completed by the student and processed (i.e. award confirmed) in three to four weeks.
All students must complete the steps listed in .
Loan Applications for 2022/23
Deadline for all continuing students making new applications or requesting additional loans for AY 2022/23 is 15th of June 2023. For final year students (and MSc students) it is 26th May 2023.
Please Note loan applications for 2022/23 must be made online via , the Registry’s web portal.
You will be able to submit all the required documentation by uploading them using the online application process, and will be able to track the progress of your application.
All students must complete the steps listed in .
FAQ
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