felixatkins (Alumni) Saba participates in the US federal direct loan program which is the main government-backed funding source for eligible US students. The school's financial aid office should be your first call for current specifics.
chenl (Student) Title IV eligibility means US students can access federal loans including grad PLUS loans which can cover tuition and living expenses. Confirm the current status directly with the school.
brendanasante (Alumni) Building on what chenl (Student) mentioned. Don't rely on forum information for loan details. Call the financial aid office, ask specific questions, and get their answers in writing. Loan terms change.
dbrown (Student) For Canadian students the situation is different. Canadian government student loans don't typically extend to offshore Caribbean schools. Private lenders are usually the route.
angela_bishop (Student) Same experience as dbrown (Student) here. The loan situation at Saba has improved over the years with Title IV participation. It's worth confirming the current terms since the amounts and eligibility criteria update periodically.
noaht (Alumni) Build your full budget including tuition, island living, flights home, clinical year housing, and Step exam fees before you decide what loan amount you need. Most people underestimate the total cost significantly.
