Application Steps:
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2022/23 at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
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The University of Lincoln’s School code is G36844.
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Accept Offer of a Place at the University of Lincoln on an Eligible Program.
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Before we will originate any loans your offer must be on an Eligible Program and unconditional.
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- 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.
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Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counselling:
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Undergraduate Students: https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=entrance
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Graduate Students: https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=entrance
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Parents are not required to complete entrance counselling for a Direct ParentPlus Loan.
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Complete Direct Loan Master Promissory Note(s)
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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.
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Undergraduate and Graduate students: https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action.
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Graduate students: https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action.
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Parent Borrowers (parents of dependent undergraduate students): https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action.
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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:
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Tuition fees
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Course fees – if applicable
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Room (rent)
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Board (basic living costs)
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Miscellaneous (Visa fee, NHS Surcharge, PC/Laptop first year only, books/materials)
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Loan fees (estimated)
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Transportation (US to UK and local commuting)
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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:
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The cost of attendance represents the maximum borrowing based on local costs and average need.
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You can reduce these costs on your Funding Notification Offer acceptance letter.
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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.