Financial help for students starting courses from 2008
Information about the financial help available for new full-time students can be found on the Directgov website.
Summary of financial help available
Help with fees
Help with living costs
Help from your university or college
- Additional non-repayable support – such as bursaries, provided by universities or colleges charging maximum tuition fees, for students who qualify based on household income.
Help for students with children or adult dependants
Help for students with a disability
Help available after starting your course
- Access to learning funds – for students on low incomes who need extra financial support to stay in education, usually provided as a grant but sometimes as a loan. These are arranged by your university or college.
Other help available
Other sources of funding may be available to people studying:
