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Types of Federal Loans

As a foreign institution, students attending the University of Windsor are NOT eligible for PELL Grants.

Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's post-secondary education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) rather than a bank or other financial institution.

Direct Subsidized Loans are for students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while you are in school at least half-time, during your grace period, and during deferment periods.

Direct Unsubsidized Loans are not based on financial need; interest is charged during all periods.

Direct PLUS Loans are low interest unsubsidized loans available to parents of dependent students or for graduate/professional degree students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the Cost of Attendance (COA) minus Other Financial Assistance (OFA). Interest is charged during all periods.

Note: PLUS loan borrowers cannot have an adverse credit history - a credit check will be done. If you are determined to have an adverse credit history, you may still receive a Direct PLUS Loan if you obtain an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history. An endorser is someone who agrees to repay the Direct PLUS Loan if the borrower defaults on payment.

* For additional information about Direct Loans, visit: Federal Student Aid

** Learn more about Federal Student Aid at a foreign school.

US Federal Student Aid inquiries can be emailed to usfinaid@uwindsor.ca.

Services Available:

Phone Service 

You may reach our office at: (519) 253-3000 Ext. 3315

Regular SAFA Service Hours 

 Monday  9:00AM - 12:00 noon
 Tuesday  9:00AM - 12:00 noon
 Wednesday    1:00PM - 4:00PM
 Thursday  1:00PM - 4:00PM
 Friday   1:00PM - 4:00PM

 

*** The office will be closed June 9 and 10th.

Please refer to ask.uwindsor.ca as there may be a knowledge base article that may answer your question.

In order to better assist you, please always include your UWindsor Student Number in your communications.

Students should complete their UWinAward Student Application/Profile via UWinsite Student > Student Homepage > Award Profile to be matched with eligible funding opportunities.

Additional Information for Domestic Students who are experiencing financial hardship.

Additional Information for International Students who are experiencing financial hardship.

If you require additional assistance you may contact our office via ask.uwindsor.ca.

Documents may be uploaded to your OSAP application or sent as an attachment via ask.uwindsor.ca, or placed in our drop-box located in the (south) lobby of CHT or mailed to:

Student Awards & Financial Aid
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Ave.
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4

Fax: (519) 973-7087

Please refer to ask.uwindsor.ca as there may be a knowledge base article that may answer your question.

 

Student Awards & Financial Aid Office

University of Windsor
Student Service Centre (Registrar Office)

Chrysler Hall North:  South Entrance
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON, Canada, N9B 3P4

Regular SAFA Service Hours

 Monday  1:00PM - 4:00PM
 Tuesday  1:00PM - 4:00PM
 Wednesday  9:00AM - 12:OO noon & 1:00PM - 4:00PM
 Thursday  9:00AM - 12:OO noon & 1:00PM - 4:00PM
 Friday 

 1:00PM - 4:00PM

*** The office will be closed June 9 and 10th.

If you feel that you need to talk to someone about your situation, please take the following steps:

1) Try asking your question using ask.uwindsor.ca. We have many knowledge base articles that might be able to assist you with your question.

2) Log on to ask.uwindsor.ca to submit a service request and a Student Awards or Financial Aid Representative will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

3) Call our office during our phone service hours. A Student Award or Financial Aid Representative may be able to resolve your issue over the phone.

4) If options 1) through 3) do not resolve your issue, we will schedule you a virtual Teams meeting/appointment with a Student Awards or Financial Aid Specialist for a time that is mutually convenient.

 

UWinAward Profile/Application Support

Here is the schedule for our virtual drop-in sessions available for students who require assistance with their UWinAward Profile/Application for bursary and scholarship applications.

 

Important Notes:

  • We will attempt to return messages and service requests within 2 business days where possible.  In September, January & May however, our response time may be closer to 7-10 business days.

  • Please do not leave/send multiple messages/emails as this will delay our response time.