Grants and Scholarships

If you are a UK student intending to study full-time you may be eligible to apply for a range of income-assessed grants or scholarships to help you with your fees and living costs. If you are intending to study part-time you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship to help you with your fee costs. If you are eligible for a grant or scholarship these will not have to be repaid.

FULL-TIME STUDENTS

The Government has introduced a National Scholarship Programme which each University will administer. For more info visit the National Scholarship Programme page

MAINTENANCE GRANT/SPECIAL SUPPORT GRANT

  • Up to £3250
  • Income-assessed – full grant if household income is £25,000 or less.
  • You will receive either the Maintenance Grant or the Special Support Grant depending on your circumstances.
  • Students eligible for the Special Support Grant will usually be: lone parents; student parents whose partner is also a student; students with a registered disability.
  • If you receive the Maintenance Grant, your Maintenance Loan will be reduced by up to £1625.
  • If you receive the Special Support Grant, your Maintenance Loan will not be reduced.

Apply online at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance/

SUPPLEMENTARY GRANTS

If you are a student parent, or live with an adult who depends on you financially, or if you have a registered disability, you may be entitled to additional grants.

Apply online at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance/

 

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?