Tuition Fees & Maintenance Loans

The main points to note are:

• The amount you get for maintenance depends on factors such as your age, your parents’ income or your family's income if you are married.

• All eligible students are entitled to 72% of the maximum maintenance loan figure.

• The other 28% of the student loan is means tested.

• You can get a separate loan for the total amount of your tuition fees, example 11/12 is up to £3,375.

• You should apply for financial support as early as possible, to avoid any delay in receiving your loan.

Information can be obtained from the Government website:

www.direct.gov.uk

or

The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)

Tel: 020 7241 7459 (Tue, Wed & Thur: 2pm - 4pm)
Website: www.family.action.org.uk

or

The National Union of Students (NUS)

Tel:0871 221 8221
Website: www.nusonline.co.uk