US loans for American students

The University of Bristol is eligible to certify loan applications for both Stafford loans and PLUS loans. These loans are borrowed directly from the US Federal Government, with terms and interest rates that are determined by them.

You may borrow up to the total cost of attendance, which includes tuition fees and living expenses, but no more.

Applicants should have applied to a degree programme at the University of Bristol and have received a formal offer of admission before applying for any loan.

Medical students

The University of Bristol is not eligible to certify Direct Loans for students undertaking a clinical medicine programme (MBChB). If you are an American student intending to study this degree, please fully consider how you will fund your studies without Direct Loans.

Further information about direct and private loans