Explore Your Student Loan Options
Discover the various student loans available to support your academic journey. From tuition fees to living costs, we've got you covered.
Student Loan Options
First things first, let's cover what's available. As a student, you may be entitled to two loans – one for tuition fees and another for maintenance costs.
Tuition Fee Loan
The tuition fee loan is paid directly to your university. It covers course costs of up to £9,000 per year and isn’t dependent on your household income.
Maintenance Loan
The student maintenance loan is designed to cover living costs while you’re at university, including things like accommodation, food, transport, and socializing.
How to Apply for a Student Loan
We've outlined some key things to consider when applying for your student loan. For information on additional student finance options, check out the UCAS page on bursaries, grants, and scholarships.
- Get yourself organized.
- Open a bank account.
- Submit your application through the relevant UK student finance body.
Student Living Index 2023
For nine years now, our in-depth survey and data have shed light on what it’s really like to be a university student.
Saving Money as a Student
Adjusting to your new independence is a big part of the university experience, especially when it comes to your finances and making your money go further.
Student Discounts
Essential for any student who enjoys shopping and eating out. Including the NUS discount card and UniDays, which offer thousands of discount rates for student shoppers.
How to Budget at University
As a student, learning how to balance your finances is an important skill to master. Your student loan is paid to you in chunks at the start of each term, so you need to make sure that you spend wisely so each payment lasts you the full term.
Ready to Pay off Your Student Loan?
Check out our guide to paying back your student loan. We have the answers to some of the most common questions around when you start repaying your loan and how much.
