Charles Darwin University financial aid programs to students

The following information has been provided as a useful starting point for students from the US, Canada and India who are seeking financial assistance through international financial aid programs to assist with costs associated with studying at Charles Darwin University.
US students

Federal student loans
Charles Darwin University is a 'Deferment Only' institution from 1st January 2013 and therefore no longer certifies US Federal Loans such as loans applied for under the Direct Loan Program (DLP) or the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

Deferring Loans

Charles Darwin University can approve deferments for students who have already received US Federal Student Loans. If you have in the past received a US Federal Student Loan and you are enrolled at Charles Darwin University, you can apply to defer repayment of those loans. Please contact your lender for the appropriate deferment form and submit this with your request to the US Financial Aid Officer in OIS.

Additional resources
Below are some useful resources to assist you:
    US Federal Reade Commission Sydent Loans information - for information about private loans and consolidation as well as advice on recognising deceptive loan practices

    American Student Assistance (ASA) website - while ASA no longer provides loans to US students at Charles Darwin University, they do have a wide range of resources to help manage your loans.

Canadian and Indian students
Global Education Management Services (GEMS) partners with highly regarded and experienced financing companies to provide the best in loan options for students from Canada and India who are pursuing their education outside of their home countries.

Important information
Please be reminded that any funds you receive as part of any loan must be repaid. Understanding your rights and responsibilities are very important to know before signing up with any loan provider.

Contact

For any additional information, please contact the US Financial Aid Officer in OIS

Therese Fitzgerald

E: therese.fitzgerald@cdu.edu.au

P: 08 8946 6048

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Scholarship Title: ACER International Student Scholarship (AISS)

Charles Darwin University offers a range of scholarships to International students, as well as information about other types of Australian Scholarships available.

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has launched the ACER International Student Scholarship (AISS) to help support an international student who wishes to study for a first-year undergraduate Business degree at an Australian university. The scholarship is valued at AUD$50 000, payable to the host university in instalments each semester over two to three years to cover tuition fees.

The inaugural scholarship will be awarded in February 2014, to the student with the highest score in the selection test, the International Student Admissions Test (ISAT), for undergraduate first-year Business studies commencing that year.

What does the student need to do?

1.     Check their eligibility for the Scholarship and apply at www.acer.edu.au/aiss.  Applications will close on 1 February 2014.

2.     Register for the Scholarship Selection Test (ISAT) (fee applies). All the information about the test can be found at http://www.isat.acer.edu.au.

3.     Sit the test at their preferred test location.

4.     Receive their ISAT results soon after sitting the test.

5.     Wait to hear about their Scholarship application outcome from the AISS Office in February 2014. ACER will communicate with all Scholarship applicants.

For more information about the details of the scholarships and how to apply:

http://www.cdu.edu.au/international/future-students/scholarships