What’s available if you started before 1 September 2018
This information is for students who started their course after 1 September 2014, but before 1 September 2018. Find out what’s available if you started after then.
Tuition Fee Loan
You could get up to £6,935 a year, depending on how much your course costs and where you’re studying. How much you get does not depend on your household income.
We pay your loan directly to your university or college. You have to pay it back, including interest once you’ve finished or left your course and you’re earning over the threshold.
2023 to 2024
| Where you’re studying | Maximum loan |
|---|---|
| At any university or college in Wales, including The Open University | £2,625 |
| At a public university or college in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland | £6,935 |
| At a private university or college in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland | £4,625 |
2022 to 2023
| Where you’re studying | Maximum loan |
|---|---|
| At any university or college in Wales, including The Open University | £2,625 |
| At a public university or college in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland | £6,935 |
| At a private university or college in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland | £4,625 |
Living costs
You could also get a Course Grant of up to £1,155 to help with your living costs. You must be studying at an intensity of 50% or more during the academic year. How much you get depends on your household income. You do not have to pay it back.
This table shows how much you could get based on examples of household income:
| Household income | Course Grant |
|---|---|
| £26,095 or less | £1,155 |
| £26,096 to £28,179 | £1,155 to £51 |
| £28,180 | £50 |
| £28,181 or more | None |
Extra help
If you have a disability or long-term health condition
You might be able to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance.
If you have children or adult dependents
You might be able to apply for: