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The University of Windsor participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States who are attending the University of Windsor may qualify for the federal loan program.

A Title IV Federal Student Aid eligible program must lead to a bachelor's, professional, or graduate degree.

The following programs however, are not Title IV Direct Loan eligible programs:

  • Certificate programs;
  • Non-degree programs;
  • Non-degree courses or any program offered by the University of Windsor's affiliated colleges:
    • Assumption University
    • Canterbury College
    • Iona College
  • Course-based, full cost-recovery programs or programs not eligible for government grant funding i.e. graduate programs designed for international students
    • Master of Management - International Accounting and Finance
    • Master of Management - Manufacturing Management
    • Master of Management - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    • Master of Management - Human Resources Management
    • Master of Management – Data Analytics
    • Master of Engineering - (Automotive Option)
    • Master of Medical Biotechnology
    • Master of Applied Computing- Qualifying Year
    • Master of Applied Computing
    • Master of Actuarial Science
    • Master of Applied Economics and Policy (International)
  • Co-operative education programs (exceptions Apply - please contact us for clarification)
  • Nursing
  • Distance education (even if only one course is a distance course)
  • Programs with an internships/practical component (Exceptions apply - please contact us for clarification)
  • Programs that are administered in modules
  • International academic exchanges if over 25% of the student's program is not completed at the University of Windsor.

US students in receipt of US Federal Student Aid are not permitted to return to the US for any portion of their studies (including internships/co-op) that exceeds 25% of a student's program.  Stacking of this allowance is not permitted with the exception that is applicable to doctoral students completing independent research for not more than one academic year if it is conducted during the dissertation phase of a doctoral program under the guidance of faculty, and the research can only be performed in a facility in the United States.

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.