Government Grants & Loans
United States Government Loans
US citizens are eligible for Federal Stafford and PLUS loans.
These loans cover between 30% and 100% of the Richmond tuition fees. To apply you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In the US you can also call 1-8004FED AID to request a form. The US Department of Education number for Richmond, The American International University in London is G10594.
Current federal legislation prohibits US citizens enrolled in a college outside the United States from receiving Pell Grants, SEOG, Perkins Loans and Federal Work Study funds even though they may be eligible for such assistance. The exception to this is a visiting student currently enrolled in a US institution who will be returning to that institution after their semester or year abroad.
United Kingdom Government Grants
UK and EU nationals who have been permanently resident in the EU region for at least 3 years are eligible to receive a UK Government grant of approximately £1000 each year towards tuition fees. UK students should apply to their Local Education Authority. Students from other EU countries should contact the Department for Education's European Assessment Team on +44 (0)1325 391199 or the agency which handles the distribution of application forms on +44 (0)1623 724503.
UK students are also eligible to apply for UK Government Loans to a maximum of £4480. Information is available from your Local Education Authority or the Richmond Financial Assistance Office.
Regulations change from time to time and the Richmond Financial Assistance Office can assist with up-to-date information.
Support from Other Governments
You should contact the Ministry of Education in your country for details of assistance for which you may be eligible. Many governments provide support for students studying at Richmond. For example Norwegian citizens are eligible to receive grants from Lånekassen and Swedish citizens are assisted by CSN. The British government has special programs for professionals and graduates via the Chevening Scholarships.
