US students: How to use FAFSA for a degree in Europe
If you are a US student, you may be eligible for financial support through the FAFSA programme, making it substantially easier to finance your studies abroad. Learn all about how it works:
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the Federal Student Aid process run by the US Department of Education. Every academic year, thousands upon thousands of US students and US permanent residents complete FAFSA forms to see if they are eligible for grants (meaning, free money) and/or loans (which you must pay back) for higher education options.
Can I use FAFSA to get a degree abroad?
Yes, you can use FAFSA to get a degree abroad! Around 750 institutions abroad, and of those around 600 in Europe, are approved by the US Department of Education to use FAFSA loans abroad or to loans for bad credit in Ohio defer other study loan payments.
Which universities abroad are eligible for FAFSA?
Whether or not foreign universities are accepted for FAFSA is decided by the US Department of Education. The official list of recognised international schools is updated every quarter:
