Students who started their course between 1 September 2012 and 1 August 2018
You could get a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £9,250 if you’re studying at an eligible university or college in the UK.
There are no restrictions on how much private universities and colleges in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, or Approved registered providers in England, can charge for fees.
If you’re not sure if a course qualifies for student finance, check with the university or college.
You can choose to take the Fee Grant (if applicable) only but you’ll need to pay the remaining tuition fees yourself.
Support available in 2019/20
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Maximum Tuition Fee Loan available |
Maximum Fee Grant available |
|
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Studying at a public university or college in Wales |
£4,335 |
£4,665 |
|
Studying at a public university or college in Scotland or Northern Ireland |
£4,585 |
£4,665 |
|
Studying at a private university or college in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland |
£6,165 |
No Fee Grant available |
|
Studying at a registered provider in England |
£4,585 |
£4,665 |
Support available in 2018/19
|
Maximum Tuition Fee Loan available |
Maximum Fee Grant available |
|
|
Studying at a public university or college in Wales |
£4,200 |
£4,800 |
|
Studying at a public university or college in Scotland or Northern Ireland |
£4,450 |
£4,800 |
|
Studying at a private university or college in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland |
£6,165 |
No Fee Grant available |
|
Studying at a registered provider in England |
£4,450 |
£4,800 |
Studying overseas, work placements & ERASMUS
Support available in 2019/20
The following table shows the maximum support available.
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Students studying at a university or college in: |
On ERASMUS and:
|
Studying abroad with less than 10 weeks at your university or college |
On a work placement year of a sandwich course with less than 10 weeks at your university or college |
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Wales |
£1,350 Tuition Fee Loan £675 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,350 Tuition Fee Loan £675 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,800 Tuition Fee Loan £900 Fee Grant £900 |
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England |
£1,385 Tuition Fee Loan £710 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,385 Tuition Fee Loan £710 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,850 Tuition Fee Loan £950 Fee Grant £900 |
|
Scotland |
£1,385 Tuition Fee Loan £710 Fee Grant £675 |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,215 Fee Grant £2,410 |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,215 Fee Grant £2,410 |
|
Northern Ireland |
N/A |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,215 Fee Grant £2,410 |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,215 Fee Grant £2,410 |
Support available in 2018/19
The following table shows the maximum support available.
|
Students studying at a university or college in: |
On ERASMUS and:
|
Studying abroad with less than 10 weeks at your university or college |
On a work placement year of a sandwich course with less than 10 weeks at your university or college |
|
Wales |
£1,350 Tuition Fee Loan £675 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,350 Tuition Fee Loan £675 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,850 Tuition Fee Loan £900 Fee Grant £900 |
|
England |
£1,385 Tuition Fee Loan £710 Fee Grant £675 |
£1385 Tuition Fee Loan £710 Fee Grant £675 |
£1,850 Tuition Fee Loan £950 Fee Grant £900 |
|
Scotland |
£1,385 Tuition Fee Loan £710 Fee Grant £675 |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,145 Fee Grant £2,480 |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,145 Fee Grant £2,480 |
|
Northern Ireland |
N/A |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,145 Fee Grant £2,480 |
£4,625 Tuition Fee Loan £2,145 Fee Grant £2,480 |
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 at GOV.UK
How is it paid?
Both the Tuition Fee Loan and Fee Grant (if applicable) are paid directly to your university or college.
Anything else you should know?
The Tuition Fee Loan and Fee Grant (if applicable) 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.