Student Loan Proration
When an undergraduate student’s final
period of study before graduation is less than an academic year, the
annual Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan amounts must be
prorated. Proration may result in reduced or increase loan eligibility
based on enrollment. Typically, this rule impacts seniors who are
graduating in December.
Three Final Periods of study less than an academic year:
- Student will graduate at the end of the Fall semester
- Student does not attend the Fall semester, and will graduate at the end of the Spring semester
- Student does not attend Fall or Spring semesters, and will graduate at the end of Summer term
How is the prorated loan amount calculated?
The formula provided by the federal government is below.
In some cases, this proration may result in reduced loan eligibility,
while enrollment could also result in increased loan eligibility.
Undergraduate Student Loan Proration Calculator
What other factors could affect the loan amount offered?
- The actual loan amount may be less if you have reached your annual or lifetime loan limits prior to your graduation semester.
- The amount could also be less if your remaining Cost of Attendance (COA), after all other aid is subtracted, is less than the prorated loan amount.
What to do if you will no longer be graduating:
Your academic advisor must email FASO to let us know you have not met graduation requirements for your current degree(s) and must tell us what courses are required for you to graduate.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):