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To be eligible for student finance, EU students starting courses on or after 1 August 2021 must have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme. This does not apply to students who are citizens of Ireland.

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It is essential that you are aware of this requirement before applying for student finance; otherwise, you will be rejected.

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For further information, go to GOV.UK's EU Settlement Scheme information guide.

 

Tuition fee loans are provided to cover the entire upfront cost of tuition fees.

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Tuition fee loans are paid directly to your university or college, so you don't have to be concerned about them.

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Tuition fee loans are typically available for the term of your education plus one extra year, for example, if you drop out and return later.

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Maintenance Loans are available to assist with some of your living expenses at university, such as accommodation, transportation, food, and textbooks. It's unlikely that this will cover all of your living expenses, so you'll have to pay the difference.

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The amount you receive will be determined on a sliding scale based on:

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• where you're studying - students studying away from home in London receive more to compensate for the higher cost of living here than those who live at home or outside London.

• your household income - students from lower-income families are eligible for more - This is known as'means-tested' funding, and it requires your parents/guardians to submit proof of their income.

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