Student loans

The principal method of helping with living costs and fees are student loans, assessed by Student Finance England and provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC).

Funding from Government for UK undergraduates

Student loan for maintenance

These are government loans to help cover the cost of everyday living expenses like accommodation, food and books. The rates are based on:

• Your household (family) income
• Whether or not you are living at home
• How much, if any, Government grant you receive
  

Student loan for fees

Eligible full-time undergraduate students will not have to pay fees before they start university or while they are studying.

Instead eligible students will be able to apply for a Student Loan for Fees to cover these costs. This means they won't have to find the money before they start their course or while they are studying, and the fees will be paid direct to the university or college on their behalf.