Student finance package and loans

In the vast majority of cases, if you are about to start a full-time programme, you are entitled to a loan and grant package from the government.

Student support for 2011-12 consists of:

• A fee loan for tuition fees (up to £3.375 per year in 2011-12).
• A maintenance loan for living expenses of up to: 
• • £6,928 for students living away from home studying in London
  • £3,838 for students living at home 
  • £4,950 for students living away from home and studying outside London
  • Non-repayable maintenance grant for eligible students from lower income households (up to £2,906 per year).

How to apply

You can apply online for standard student finance support for the following types of finance:

• Fee loan for tuition fees
• Student loan for living expenses.

You will also find sections where you can indicate whether you wish to apply for:

• Maintenance Grant
• Disabled Students' Allowances
• Adult Dependants' Grant
• Parents' Learning Allowance
• Childcare Grant

Applying for loans and grants