Financial Aid Package Timeline
September/ October 2025 entry
Financial Aid Packages will be issued starting May 2025 to those who have submitted their FAFSA or a Private Loan application.
If you have not received your package by 07 July 2025, please email usaloans@abdn.ac.uk with your University of Aberdeen applicant/ student ID number.
We are authorised to administer the following US Financial Aid options for those who are eligible:
- Federal Direct Loans
- Alternative/Private Education loans
- US Veterans Educational Benefits (GI Bill)
We also certify documentation for Americorps and 529 College Plans.
You'll find helpful links and detailed information below for current and prospective students to guide you through the processes.
US Federal Direct Loans
The University of Aberdeen is recognised as a Foreign School by the US Department of Education and is authorised to certify loans for eligible students as an approved Title IV institution.
Eligible students studying outside of the USA can apply for:
- Direct Subsidized
- Direct Unsubsidized
- Direct PLUS loans
Note: Foreign schools are not eligible to certify PELL Grants or Perkins Loans.
Visit the Federal Loans section below for full details on eligibility and how to apply.
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Aberdeen offers a variety of scholarships that can help reduce your reliance on loans. Learn more about the following in the Scholarships, Funding & Tuition Fees section.
- University of Aberdeen scholarship opportunities
- Tuition fee information
- External funding sources
Applying for a Visa
If you need to apply for a visa and are dependent on Federal Aid for proof of funds it is advisable to wait for your loan confirmation letter before submitting your application. The loan confirmation letter will confirm your total (gross) loan values and expected disbursement dates. Instructions for obtaining this letter can be found in the Federal Loans link below.
Loan Assessments for PhD Students
If you are starting a PhD programme in any month except September, October, January or February, and wish to be assessed for a US Student Loan, please email usaloans@abdn.ac.uk with your applicant/ student ID number, your start date and advise if you wish to be assessed for a Federal and/or a private student loan.
2025/2026 Academic Year
January/ February 2026 entry
- Financial Aid Packages will be issued starting September 2025.
- If you have not received your Aid Package by 15 November 2025, please email usaloans@abdn.ac.uk with your University of Aberdeen applicant/ student ID number.
2024/2025 Academic Year
Financial Aid Packages for 2024/2025 academic year have been sent to all students who have completed a FAFSA and meet the programme requirements.
If you have submitted your FAFSA recently or have not returned your financial aid package and wish to now accept student loans, please email your request to usaloans@abdn.ac.uk with your University of Aberdeen student ID number.