U.S. students

Loans for U.S. students studying outside the United States

Want to study abroad but don't know if you can afford it? With the right student loans, an international education can be within your reach.

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Sallie Mae International has private student loans for U.S. students who are ....

  • Enrolled full time at a college or university abroad and are expecting to earn a degree abroad, or
  • Studying abroad for a short time and expecting to earn a degree from a U.S. institution.

Federal Stafford loans from the U.S. Department of Education

Federal Stafford loans are the most common source of education loan funds and are available to both graduate and undergraduate students.

You may apply for a Stafford student loan if you are a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen; a full- or half-time undergraduate or graduate student; and attending an eligible school. A credit check is not required.

Federal Parent PLUS loans from the U.S. Department of Education

The federally sponsored Parent PLUS loan is a low interest education loan for parents of undergraduate, dependent students.

With a Parent PLUS loan, a parent can fund the entire cost of a child's education (less student financial aid). You may apply for a PLUS if you are a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen and the parent of a full-time or half-time undergraduate dependent student attending an eligible school

Federal Graduate PLUS loans from the U.S. Department of Education

Graduate or professional students may apply for a Federal Graduate PLUS loan. Students must be a U.S. or non-citizen permanent residents and must be attending graduate school at least half-time at an eligible institution.

Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan

The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan is an ideal solution for students who still need funds after they have maximized free money and federal loans. With this loan, students can borrow up to the full cost of their education, less other aid received. The Smart Option Student Loan helps students save money, build credit, and pay off their student loan faster.


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Extra FAFSA steps

If you're studying full time at a foreign university and plan to earn your degree there, you have some additional steps to complete your FAFSA.

Is your school eligible for federal funds?

Eligible schools have a federal school code. You can validate this school code on the FAFSA website.


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