International Student Loans

As the number of international students studying in the USA continues to increase, the need for international financial aid is constantly growing. To address this need, we provide access to loans for non-US Citizens from anywhere in the world who are planning to study at approved schools throughout the USA. We have been a leader in providing loans for international students since 1998, and thousands of international students have applied for loans through our programs. Due to the credit crunch, the availability of loans for international students has been severely impacted. However, there are still loans available - submit your information through the Apply Now button and we will match you with a loan for which you may be eligible to apply.

Co-Signer Required for All Applicants The co-signer must be a US citizen or permanent resident, with good credit and income history, who has lived in the United States for the past two years.

Typically students can borrow up to their school's cost of attedance. International students are required to have a US Citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer to apply for this loan.

International student loans typically also offer:

• No collateral required
• Flexible repayment terms
• Online application
• and much more.....

Learn more about our International Student Loan Programs:

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International Financial Aid Resources

The InternationalStudentLoan.com International Financial Aid resources pages are designed to provide you with further information about studying abroad with articles and resources on several areas of studying abroad such as finance information, insurance information, how to prepare for your time abroad and much more. We also have further information about our loan programs such as which school participate in our loan program and more...

Eligible Schools

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Eligible Schools

Eligible Schools

For any of the international student and study abroad loans that are available through InternationalStudentLoan.com, you will need to be attending an eligible school in order to submit a loan application. Typically loans require financial aid certification from your school. If you see your school listed here, you may be able to apply for a loan through us. Remember, although we try to keep this resource updated, this school list is just a guide - only your lender can confirm that your school is eligible.

International Student Loans

If you are an international student who is planning to study in the USA, learn more about which schools may be eligible for International Student Loan programs.

Study Abroad Loan

For US Citizens who are planning to study abroad for a semester or longer, the Study Abroad Loan Program has a list of schools that you need to be enrolled in to obtain the loan.

Canadian Student Loans

If you are a Canadian student who is planning to study in the USA, learn more about which schools may be eligible for this loan program.

If you have any questions about the eligible schools, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team who will be happy to assist you.

Canadian Student Loan Program

For Canadian students studying or planning to study in the USA, we offer the Canadian Student Loan. Students applying for the Canadian Student Loan will require a US citizen or permanent resident co-signer.

Formerly, we offered the CanHelp loan, which was available with a Canadian co-signer; however, as of April 18, 2008 the CanHelp loan has been discontinued and is no longer available. Instead of the CanHelp, Canadian students can now apply for a Canadian Student Loan for study in the USA.

Canadian students can apply to borrow up to the total cost of attendence for their school, less other aid received. Canadian students are required to have a US Citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer to apply for this loan.

These loans also offer:

• Flexible repayment terms
• Loans are accepted at thousands of approved schools
• Competitive interest rates
• No application fees

Learn more about the Canadian Student Loan Program:

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Student Loans for US Students Abroad

Over 200,000 US Citizens study abroad each year, and this number is set to increase dramatically over the coming years. Funding for such programs is hard to come by, however International Student Loan can now provide you with loans specifically designed for those who are studying abroad, are foreign enrolled in a school abroad or Stafford Loans. As always, US citizens should maximize their borrowing under Stafford and other federally subsidized loans before resorting to private loans.

Study Abroad Loans for US Citizens

Loan Program for Study Abroad students around the world

We offer Study Abroad Loans to US Citizens and permanent residents who are planning to study abroad through a school sanctioned study abroad program at either the undergraduate or graduate level, while attending an approved school within the USA.

You should always apply for as much in federal loans as possible before you resort to private loans. However, for our Study Abroad Loan there is no need to complete a FAFSA, other benefits of the Study Abroad Loan include:

• Borrower up to the total cost of attendance, less other aid
• Flexible repayment terms
• Thousands of approved schools

Apply today or learn more about loans for study abroad:

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Foreign Enrolled Loans

Student Loans for US Citizens Enrolled in Foreign Schools

For US Students who are planning to enroll directly in a foreign school, your funding options are a lot more limited than for those studying in the USA. Exchange rates continue to eat away at the value of a dollar, making it even more expensive to study overseas. However, International Student Loan provides you with a complete funding source to cover your education costs in a foreign country.

The most economical way to fund your education when you are enrolled in a foreign school is to borrow all you can on Federal Stafford Loans. But typically you will need a lot more than is available through the Stafford program, so you can then borrow any remaining funds that you need through our Foreign Enrolled Private Loan. Many students choose to fund their entire education with a Foreign Enrolled Loan.

Co-Signer Required for All Applicants The co-signer must be a US citizen or permanent resident, with good credit and income history, who has lived in the United States for the past two years.

Foreign Enrolled Private Loans offer:

• High funding limits up to $50,000 per year for undergraduate and graduate, and up to $70,000 per year for business, dental, law or medical school
• Fast online application and approvals
• Three repayment options available, including full deferral while in school at least half-time
• No application fee and no out-of-pocket costs
• Hundreds of approved foreign schools, including medical, dental, business and law schools

Please learn more about your foreign enrolled options:

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Stafford Loans

Federal Stafford Loan Program

Stafford loans are provided by private lenders under a federal government program and provide an excellent educational funding resource for US citizens and certain eligible non-citizens. International students in the US are not eligible for Stafford loans, but US students studying abroad or directly enrolled in an approved foreign school should apply for as much Stafford loan funding as possible and apply for a private loan to meet any remaining need. We partner with StaffordLoan.com to procide you access to Stafford and other federally-guaranteed loans.

To apply for a Stafford Loan, you first must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA. After the FAFSA is processed, your school will review the results and you will receive an "Award Letter" informing you about your loan eligibility. You may then apply for the Federal Stafford loan. If you have not already submitted your FAFSA, you can complete the FAFSA online at FafsaOnline.com.

Learn more about the Stafford Loan Program:

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