International and European Student Funding

If you experience financial difficulties while you are studying – perhaps because of changed personal or political situations, or for any other reason – it’s important to contact the Student Money Advice Team for advice and guidance.

International students in particular should be wary of criminals trying to access their bank accounts – make sure you question anything that seems unusual. We encourage any student who fears their account may have been misused to speak to their university support services, banks and the police. You can also read the British Council Guide on Creating Confidence.

• If you have settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and have lived in the UK and Islands for 3 years before the start of your course you can apply for the tuition fee loan, maintenance loan, Disabled Students' Allowance, and Dependants' Grant. You can apply for this funding through Student Finance Wales online.
• If you have pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and a migrant worker (or family member of one) or a child of a Swiss national and have lived in the UK, the EU, the EAA, Gibraltar or Switzerland for 3 years before starting your course you can apply for the tuition fee loan, maintenance loan, Disabled Students' Allowance, and Dependants' Grant. You can apply for this funding through Student Finance Wales online.
• If you have pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and have lived in the UK, the EU, the EAA, Gibraltar or Switzerland for 3 years before starting your course you can apply for the Tuition Fee Loan by downloading an application form found on the Student Finance Wales website.

You can also apply:

• If you are an Irish Citizen who will be living and studying in Wales and have been living in the UK, Islands and/or Ireland for the three years prior to the first day of the first AY of your course or have been living in the UK since 31 December 2020 or earlier, and living in the UK, Gibraltar, the EEA and Switzerland for the three years prior to the first day of the first AY of your course
• If you’re a family member of an Irish Citizen or a Person of Northern Ireland you need to have pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme and also have been living in the UK since 31 December 2020 or earlier, and living in the UK, Gibraltar, the EEA and Switzerland for the three years prior to the first day of the first AY of your course

There are other statuses which would also make you eligible for some funding for example if you are  child of a Turkish Worker, have been granted 'Calais Leave' etc.  For more information on this, see your funding provider's website.

The University of South Wales is a participating institution in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Money is loaned by the US Department of Education directly to students via their schools. If you are a US citizen, you may be able to take out loans to meet the cost of your studies.

More about US Financial Aid

Canadian Loans