USA Student Loans
Instruction
- There are no short cuts to loan origination: all students must complete the steps listed in How to Apply.
- The steps you will need to take are quick and easy but the RVC will not know if you have completed all the processes for all the loans you intend to borrow unless you tell us. Also, the RVC will not know how much you wish to borrow until you tell us.
- We understand you are advised that RVC have access to your loan documents directly from FAFSA. However Federal Student Aid has classified RVC as a foreign school and therefore will not have access to download your documents from FAFSA!
- We want to be sure that you have completed everything you have to do before we start to process your loan application because if the School starts origination of loans (process your loan application) and your loan application is incomplete or information is missing then your loan origination will fail and this will delay your access to federal financial assistance.
- The RVC online loan application process (Rover) will enable you to upload your documents and track the progress of your loan application. You will be able to see what remains to be submitted, and what the status is of your loan.
- You can begin the process of preparing your FAFSA application here www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Please do not submit documents by email unless specifically instructed.
Latest News
2024-25 Rover US Loan Applications:
The Apply for US Direct Loan and Cost of Attendance Budget Tool options should be available to students as follows:
New Entrants
New Entrants can apply from 20th June 2024.
We are expecting to contact new entrants with their Rover login details and instruction on how to apply to the RVC for a loan from 20 June 2024. In the meantime students should ensure they have completed the FAFSA application process.
As always, we will prioritise processing these applications over continuing student applications, so new entrants can obtain visas.
Use My US Direct Loans Application Tracking Report to track the status of your loan - provided you have begun or submitted an application on Rover.
Use the US Loans - COA Budget Tool Tracker to track the status of your budget request.
Continuing Students
The Apply for US Direct Loan and Cost of Attendance Budget Tool options should be available to all students as follows:
| Course/Year in 2024/5 | Access to US Loans in Rover (if passed exams) | Access to US Loans in Rover (after resit exams) |
| BVetMed Year 2 | 19 July 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 3 (4 Year Route) | 19 July 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 3 (5 Year Route) | 12 July 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 4 | 6 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 5 | 20 June 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
Guide to FAFSA
Take the time to read our guide Apply to FAFSA carefully before you start your application.
Federal Student Aid Resources
You can view and download resources from the office of Federal Student Aid.
The office of Federal Student Aid provides publications, online tools, and other resources to help you prepare and pay for college, applying for aid, and more. Below are samples of useful tools and link to “StudentAid” official website.
- Money Management: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/money-management-checklist.pdf
- Financial Aid Process Video: https://studentaid.gov/resources#videos-and-images
- Going to college in another country: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/international
- Financial Aid for Graduate and Professional Degree: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/graduate-professional-funding-info.pdf
- For the full website data please see: https://studentaid.gov/resources
U.S. Federal Loans from RVC - What You Need to Know
Take the time to read our U.S. Federal Loans from RVC guide carefully before you start your application.
Loan Applications for 2024/25
Please Note
Loan applications for 2024/25 must be made online via Rover, the Registry’s web portal.
You will be able to submit your budget request (how much you want to borrow) using the Cost of Attendance Budget Tool. You can track the progress of your budget using the COA Budget Tool Tracker.
You can submit all the required documentation by uploading them using the online application process Apply for US Direct Loan, and will be able to track the progress of your application.
If you are a new student joining us in September and haven't been issued with a Rover login yet, please read When will I get access to Rover so I can apply?
Points to note before you apply for your loan
- Do not begin the application process for 2024/25 before 1st May 2024, this is because some of your loan documents are only valid for 180 days, and we are not able to begin originating loans until mid-June.
- New students joining the college in September 2024 will receive their login details by 20 June, provided they have received and accepted an unconditional offer and have paid their deposit.
- Continuing students will be given access to apply for US Loans as below. This is contingent on your exam results being processed in Rover by the Student Records team.
| Course/Year in 2024/5 | Access to US Loans in Rover (if passed exams) | Access to US Loans in Rover (after resit exams) |
| BVetMed Year 2 | 19 July 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 3 (4 Year Route) | 19 July 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 3 (5 Year Route) | 12 July 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 4 | 6 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
| BVetMed Year 5 | 20 June 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
- Students with resits in September should apply as soon as resit results are processed by Student Records. We are not able to process the loan applications of continuing students with a re-sit in September until your result is published.
- We will prioritise the processing of applications for new students.
- Loan applications are typically completed by the student and processed (i.e. award confirmed) in three to four weeks.
- You can apply for additional loans, if you haven’t borrowed your maximum Cost of Attendance (COA), after your first disbursement.
All students must complete the steps listed in Apply to RVC.
Loan Applications for 2023/24
Please Note
Loan applications for 2023/24 must be made online via Rover, the Registry’s web portal.
You will be able to submit your budget request (how much you want to borrow) using the Cost of Attendance Budget Tool. You can track the progress of your budget using the COA Budget Tool Tracker.
You can submit all the required documentation by uploading them using the online application process Apply for US Direct Loan, and will be able to track the progress of your application.
If you are a new student joining us in September and haven't been issued with a Rover login yet, please read When will I get access to Rover so I can apply?
Points to note before you apply for your loan
- You can apply for loans/additional loans, if you haven’t borrowed your maximum Cost of Attendance (COA), after your first disbursement.
- Final year students can no longer apply for additional loans. Other students can apply for loans/additional loans until 20 June 2024.
All students must complete the steps listed in Apply to RVC.
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