American students studying full time at the University of Ottawa can apply for student loans through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, for private loans through Sallie Mae and for funding through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).

American students applying for student loans

Sallie Mae

  1. Submit application via the Sallie Mae website
  2. Complete a U.S. Student Information Sheet (2023-2024) (PDF, 305 KB) for the academic year in question
  3. Email information sheet to the financial aid office at [email protected]

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

  1. Submit application via VSAC
  2. Complete a U.S. Student Information Sheet (2023-2024) (PDF, 305 KB) for the academic year in question
  3. Email information sheet to the financial aid office at [email protected]

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

  • Direct Loan - undergraduate students (subsidized/unsubsidized)
  • Direct Loan - graduate and professional students (unsubsidized)
  • Grad PLUS Loan - graduate and professional students
  • Parent PLUS Loan - dependent undergraduate students

Note: U.S. Pell Grants aren't available to students attending a foreign institution.

Types of loans

Loans

Who is eligible

Additional information

Subsidized Direct Loans

Students who demonstrate financial need

Awarded to students based on financial need. No interest is charged while you're studying at least half time, or during the grace or deferral periods.

Unsubsidized Direct Loans

Students who demonstrate financial need

Awarded to students based on financial need. Interest is charged during all periods, including the time you're in school as well as the grace and deferral periods.

Direct PLUS Loans for Parents

Parents borrowing on behalf of their dependent child

Students must be enrolled in an eligible program at least half time. Interest is charged during all periods, including the time you're in school as well as the grace and deferral periods.

Only parents of undergraduate dependent students can receive PLUS Loans.

Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate/Professionals

Graduate and professional students enrolled full-time

You must be enrolled in an eligible program. Interest is charged during all periods, including the time you're in school as well as the grace and deferral periods.

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Attending from the United States

If you are a student attending uOttawa from the United States, you must fill out the information form.
US student information sheet 2023-2024 (PDF, 305 KB)