Are You Eligible?
The University of Sussex has participated in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program since 1st July 2010. As an American national or permanent resident you can apply for a loan if you have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Sussex.
Please note that students studying at schools outside of the USA are not eligible for PELL Grants or Perkins loan.
Which programs are eligible for financial aid?
Our eligibility certificate permits the University to provide financial aid for the following programs:
- Associate degree programs
- Bachelor's degree programs
- Master's degree programs or doctoral degree programs
- First professional degree programs
Certificate and diploma programs at this University are not eligible for financial aid.
Courses with a compulsory study abroad year are not eligible for financial aid. Courses with a compulsory study abroad year include courses with an American Studies component, a dual-language major, or a joint major involving a language.
Students in receipt of or applying for financial aid cannot transfer on to a course with a compulsory study abroad year.
Undergraduate students who are applying for or have received financial aid for their course at Sussex cannot apply to take a voluntary study abroad period. To receive financial aid undergraduate students must sign an agreement that they will not opt to take and have not taken a study abroad period during their undergraduate studies at the University of Sussex.
Financial aid is not available for the MA course in Participation, Power and Social Change due to the work-based placement.
Distance learning programs are not eligible for financial aid.
The University cannot certify loans for students registered at partner colleges or progressing from a foundation year at a partner college on to a degree course at Sussex.
The University cannot certify loans for visiting & exchange students or students attending a summer school. (Visiting & exchange students are required to apply for financial aid through their home institution).
Programs which do not qualify for Federal financial aid may still qualify for a private loans.
Enrollment status and eligibility for financial aid
Students who return to the United States to conduct fieldwork, research or to write their thesis are not eligible for financial aid.
Students who have submitted their thesis will drop to below half-time status at the University until their viva. Students who are below half-time status are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment is not provided as part of the financial aid package.