Higher education

You will need to apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover the cost of your course.

In order to pay for your living expenses, e.g. food, household bills, day to day travel, internet, etc. you will need to apply for a maintenance loan. Care leavers are entitled to claim the maximum amount for a maintenance loan.

Your tuition and maintenance loan will need to be repaid once you have completed your course and are earning above the minimum repayment threshold.

Find out about student finance loans.

Find out about extra money to pay for university.

How we can help you financially

Let us know as soon as you accept your university place. We want to make sure everything is agreed and arranged before you start.

Accommodations costs

We will meet the full cost of your accommodation while you are studying as an undergraduate.

Higher education bursary

You are entitled to a higher education bursary, if your course lasts at least two academic years.

Travel costs

We will contribute to your return home travel costs, if your university is away from where you lived before. You will need to talk to your worker about how often you want to return home and agree what our contribution will be. 

Further information about money and financial support.