US citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled on a course that is at least 50% full-time may be eligible for student aid loans from the US government for their studies. The University of Derby is authorised as a foreign school to provide loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program.

Step 1

You must complete an online application called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use this link to also access a paper version of the application if necessary. You will need to include details of yourself and the institution where you will be studying. The University of Derby has a school code which you need to put in the application. This code is 037283.

Step 2

Once you have completed the FAFSA email to notify us. We will then download your Student Aid Report (SAR) to determine your eligibility and cost of attendance (COA).

Step 3

Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). This is a legal document in which you promise to repay the loans to the Department of Education. An MPN must be completed for each loan type (Sub/Unsub, PLUS) and each academic year.