There’s lots of financial help available from the Student Loan Company, the University and external funding sources, that may provide loans (which have to be paid back) and grants, scholarships and bursaries (that don't).
If you're considering studying at university, you may have questions around money. For example, how much support can you get to go to university, either at home or away from home, to help with the costs of rent, food and essentials.
Here you will find information to help guide you through the funding options and financial support available to help fund your time at University.
Need answers quickly on things such as student finance, loans and bursaries? Click any of the links below to jump to the specific section, or continue reading the page for in-depth information.
Many students will be able to access funding to cover the cost of these fees. Please see the section on Student Finance below.
The amount you can access depends on a variety of circumstances, such as where you live, your current income, the income of your household and more.
The funding you may be able to access also differs depending on whether you choose to study a full-time or part-time course.
You might get extra means tested support if you have dependent children or other adults who are financially dependent on you.
You would usually apply to the funding provider for where you are ordinarily resident prior to the start of the course e.g. Wales, England, Northern Ireland or Scotland.
You can apply for this funding if you are a UK national or have no restrictions on your stay in the UK and have 3 years lawful residence in the UK and Islands prior to the start of the course.
In some cases, you may be able to apply for funding if you have settled (and sometimes pre-settled) status under the EU settlement scheme.
You can also apply:
There are other status's 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.
EU Settlement Scheme
The application deadline for the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021, but you must have started living in the UK by 31 December 2020.
You should visit the EU Settlement Scheme information guide for more information on how to apply.
How much a student receives, how it is paid and who can receive it will vary depending on the scholarship or bursary, but the money doesn't usually have to be paid back (unless you decide to leave the course early).
You may also be eligible for extra funding if you are an unpaid carer or you are eligible for the social work bursary.
Some students may also be able to claim state benefits while studying.
