While eligibility is also determined by factors such as your age, nationality or residential status, those looking to study their first degree on a full-time basis should be able to apply for a repayable student loan provided by the government.

Part-time students studying at least 25% of the equivalent full-time course across an academic year may also be entitled to support.

Tuition fee loans of up to ?9,250 a year cover your course fees. You don’t receive this money – it’s paid directly to the university running your course. Part time students may be able to get a tuition fee loan of up to ?6,935.

For those studying for an accelerated degree (a two-year course instead of the traditional three), you could get up to ?11,100.

The loan is paid directly into your own bank account at the start of term. To help you estimate how much you’re likely to receive if you’re from England (or the EU and have settled status), visit GOV.UK – Student finance calculator.Continue reading→