Student Services

Application Steps:

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2022/23 at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

  • The University of Lincoln’s School code is G36844.

• Accept Offer of a Place at the University of Lincoln on an Eligible Program.

  • Before we will originate any loans your offer must be on an Eligible Program and unconditional.

• Contact USLoans@lincoln.ac.uk where a Funding Notification Offer will be made to you. You should accept the offer before continuing to apply for your funding.

• Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counselling:

  • Undergraduate Students: https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=entrance

  • Graduate Students: https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=entrance

  • Parents are not required to complete entrance counselling for a Direct ParentPlus Loan.

•  Complete Direct Loan Master Promissory Note(s)

  • You must complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) for each type of loan you wish to borrow.  For Foreign Schools you must apply for a MPN on an annual basis so for each new academic year.

  • Undergraduate and Graduate students: https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action.

  • Graduate students: https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action.

  • Parent Borrowers (parents of dependent undergraduate students): https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action.

• Email USLoans@lincoln.ac.uk once all elements of your Federal Student Aid have been completed.

Cost of Attendance:

Your cost of attendance is made up as follows:

• Tuition fees

• Course fees – if applicable

• Room (rent)

• Board (basic living costs)

• Miscellaneous (Visa fee, NHS Surcharge, PC/Laptop first year only, books/materials)

• Loan fees (estimated)

• Transportation (US to UK and local commuting)

• Less any scholarships or sponsorship

  The exchange rate for the 2022/23 academic year has been set at 1.36 (GBP to USD).

How to Appeal or Amend your Funding Notification Offer:

• The cost of attendance represents the maximum borrowing based on local costs and average need.

• You can reduce these costs on your Funding Notification Offer acceptance letter.

• If you believe you need additional costs you should email us at USLoans@lincoln.ac.uk and provide evidence/information regarding your request.  Additional costs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and only if they are allowed by the US Department of Education.