Tuition fee support
There are different rules around the fees you’ll be charged depending on when and where you study.
If you started your course in 2010/11 or 2011/12 and you need more information, contact us
Students who started in 2012/13 or later
Support available in 2018/19
| Maximum you can be charged | Tuition Fee Loan available | Fee Grant available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studying at a public university or college in Wales | £9,000 | £4,200 | £4,800 |
| Studying at a public university or college in England, Northern Ireland or Scotland | £9,250 | £4,450 | £4,800 |
| Studying at a private university or college in the UK on a course designated by the Welsh Government | No restrictions | £6,165 | No Fee Grant available |
If you’re studying at a public university or college in England, Northern Ireland or Scotland that’s charging £9,000 or less, the maximum Tuition Fee Loan available will be £4,200.
You can choose to take the Fee Grant only but you’ll need to pay the amount equivalent to the Tuition Fee Loan available first, directly to the university or college yourself.
Support available in 2017/18
| Maximum you can be charged | Tuition Fee Loan available | Fee Grant available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studying at a public university or college in Wales | £9,000 | £4,046 | £4,954 |
| Studying at a public university or college in England, Northern Ireland or Scotland | £9,250 | £4,296 | £4,954 |
| Studying at a private university or college in the UK on a course designated by the Welsh Government | No restrictions | £6,165 | No Fee Grant available |
If you’re studying at a public university or college in England, Northern Ireland or Scotland that’s charging £9,000 or less, the maximum Tuition Fee Loan available will be £4,046.
You can choose to take the Fee Grant only but you’ll need to pay the first £3,900 directly to the university or college yourself.
Studying overseas, work placements & ERASMUS
The following tuition fee rates are based on you:
- studying at a publicly funded university/college in England or Wales;
- having started your course on or after 1 September 2012; and
- applying through Student Finance Wales (or Student Finance Services if you’re an EU student).
Support available in 2017/18 and 2018/19
| Maximum you can be charged | Tuition Fee Loan available | Fee Grant available | |
|---|---|---|---|
On ERASMUS and:
|
£1,385 | £710 | £675 |
| Studying abroad with less than 10 weeks at your Welsh, English or Scottish university/college | £1,385 | £710 | £675 |
| On a work placement year of a sandwich course with less than 10 weeks at your Welsh, English or Scottish university/college | £1,850 | £950 | £900 |
Speak to your university or college about the tuition fees charged if you’re unsure or if your course:
- is at a university/college in Scotland or Northern Ireland; or
- started before 1 September 2012.
Tuition Fee Loan Request Form
If you’ve already applied for student finance, the quickest and easiest way to change the amount of Tuition Fee Loan you want to borrow is to log in to your online account
Alternatively you can complete and return this form.
Interest on your Tuition Fee Loan
You’ll be charged interest on your Tuition Fee Loan from the first day the money is paid to your university or college until the loan is repaid in full or cancelled.
You can find out what interest you’ll be charged by visiting our Repayment Quick Start Guide
How is it paid?
Both the Tuition Fee Loan and Fee Grant are paid directly to your university or college.
Anything else you should know?
The Tuition Fee Loan and Fee Grant aren’t income assessed, which means that your entitlement for these doesn’t depend on your household income.If you withdraw from university or college after attending on the first day of term, you may be liable to pay some of your fees. If you need to discuss this further, contact your university or college.
