FINANCIAL AID
What are my options
Borrowing funds for your education is a significant investment. The UAG is committed to helping applicants and students make educated decisions about how much to borrow and from which lender. Because responsibility to repay all funds borrowed plus interest accrued is ultimately yours as borrower, it is essential to understand how the process works and your role in it.
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara students may select one of the following loan options:
As a result of the Budget Control Act of 2011, SEC. 502, subsidized loans cannot be awarded to graduate and professional students (college grade level 6 and 7) if the loan period begins on or after July 1, 2012.
Direct Stafford Loans
Direct Stafford Loan for a graduate student is available in the form of:
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are not need-based. This type of loan accrues interest from the moment the loan is disbursed to the school until it is paid off. The loan is given at a fixed rate*.
Direct Stafford loans have a 1 % Origination fee
Direct Graduate Plus LoanIs a loan designed to cover the difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and other aid. Expenses not usually covered by Direct Stafford loan includes; food, room and board, transportation, etc. This loan is based on your credit score, and also has a fixed rate*.
Direct PLUS loans have a 4 % Origination fee.
*The interest rates on Federal education loans change on July 1 of every year. Contact fin_aid@uag.edu for the current rates.
Who is eligible for Federal Loans?
- U.S. Citizens, nationals or other eligible non-citizens (Permanent Residents may be required to submit additional information).
- Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program at UAG.
- Student must have a valid Social Security Number.
- Student must not be in default on any prior educational loan, or owe a refund or repayment on any educational grant.
- Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Once you have filed your FAFSA and obtained a valid Student Aid Report (SAR), UAG will be able to determine if you qualify for federal loans.
- Private Loans: Similar to Graduate Plus Loans but without a Federal guarantee. These loans cannot be consolidated with other federal loans and have a variable rate of interest. Ask a Question
Canadian citizens
You may apply for Canadian government student loans through your Province of residence. To learn more visit the Student Assistance Office of your Province.
Also, you can apply for private lines of credit:
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Bank of Montreal
Medical Student Lines of Credit -
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CIBC Education Line of Credit - Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Credit Line for Students - ScotiaBank
Scotia Professional Student Plan - Toronto-Dominion Bank
Student Professional Line of Credit
NOTE:We highly recommend that you contact US lenders for private student loan options that may be available for Canadian citizens
Department of Education
Report any problems with federal loan lenders/guarantors/schools to:
U.S. Department of Education FSA Ombudsman
830 First Street N.E
Washington, D.C. 20202-5144
Toll free: 877-557-2575
Fsaombudsmanoffice@ed.gov
www.ombudsman.ed.gov
For more information, contact:
Financial Aid Office San Antonio
fin_aid@uag.edu
110 Gallery Circle
San Antonio TX 78258
Tel 210-366-1611
Toll Free: 877-858-7700
Fax 210-428-2728
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