Information for new students
Find out what help is available to you and how to apply for it
Do you qualify to get student finance?
Before you apply for student finance there are a few things you need to check to make sure you qualify.
- Personal eligibility – this takes into account where you live, how old you are and whether you’ve had student finance before.
- Course eligibility – this is whether or not the course you want to study is eligible for financial help.
- University or college eligibility – this is whether or not the university or college you’re planning to go to is eligible for financial help.
The rules about who qualifies for student finance are complex. You should read the information about eligibility in section 1 of this booklet:
