We will use the information submitted in your FAFSA and your offer letter, to assist in determining your eligibility for Direct Subsidized and/or Direct Unsubsidized loans.
A standardised Cost of Attendance calculation for the maximum total loans allowed this year will be emailed to you, along with details of your eligibility for the different loan types and the amounts you can borrow. This notification will also include the instructions you need to follow in order for your loan(s) to be processed in a timely manner. Please read this thoroughly.
The standardised costs are set out against your student status. Dependent Undergraduate, Independent Undergraduate or a Graduate. See our loan types for definitions of ‘dependent’ and ‘independent’ undergraduate students.
Depending on your status, you may also be eligible for a Direct PLUS Loan award. If you are a graduate/professional student, you may be eligible for a Direct PLUS Loan; if you are a dependant undergraduate student, your parent may be eligible for a Direct Parent PLUS loan.
Your eligibility will also depend upon your intended program of study, Student Aid Index (SAI) stated on your FAFSA Submission Summary and other funding available to you such as awarded scholarships.
The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Swansea University. It is an estimate of educational expenses and is based on average rather than actual expenses for different categories of students. Universities are only allowed to certify up to ‘reasonable’ costs with the cost of attendance being for education, not for luxuries
Your COA covers both your university tuition and basic living expenses. When comparing financial aid packages from other universities, make sure you are comparing the total cost of attending that university, not just the total financial aid offered.
Tuition and fees vary by Faculty and by course.
Here are some examples of the cost of attendance to give you a better understanding.
See a full breakdown of estimated living costs here:
UK Living Costs and Finances: International Students - Swansea University