The application process for student finance for the next academic year is now open. Students who are eligible to receive funding are under 60 on the start day of their course. The government also offers Maintenance loans to cover living expenses while you study. The EU student application form should be used to apply for these loans. There are other ways to get student finance for your next education journey, including applying for loans through the British Council or the Student Loans Company.
Applicants for student finance must be under 60 on the first day of their course
Applicants must be under 60 on the first day of a course to qualify for undergraduate tuition fee loans. However, undergraduate maintenance loans do have age restrictions. Applicants must be under 60 on the first day of their first academic year. Undergraduate students may continue to take courses as long as they are under 60 on the first day of the course. Applicants must also be under 60 on the first day of their course in order to be considered for undergraduate funding.
‘Recognised’ courses are eligible for student finance
In the future, you can apply for student finance for part-time undergraduate study in the UK through Student Finance England. If you live in Wales or Scotland, you can apply through the respective regional funding bodies. However, you should check whether your course is recognised. The Student Loans Company website has more details about how to apply for part-time tuition fees and postgraduate course fees. Note, though, that professional courses are not eligible for student finance.
Applicants must have started a course before turning 60
To be eligible for Student Finance, you must have begun your course before the age of 60. Applicants must have started their course before the age of 60 and be enrolled in a valid course at an approved institution. You must be studying a course in higher education for the first time to be eligible for Maintenance Loans. Applicants must have started their course in the UK before they turn 60.
Maintenance loans help cover living costs
Student finance maintenance loans are designed to cover living expenses while studying. They are non-repayable loans and vary in amount depending on where you are studying, living arrangements and household income. Maintenance loans can be applied for in two ways – interest-free and interest-charged. While both of these options will cover your living costs, the interest rate on maintenance loans is much lower than the other options. The loan amount you can apply for is usually around £1,000 – although it can be much more if you are studying part-time.
Deadlines for applying for student finance
The application deadlines for 2022/23 UK student finance are fast approaching. The new student application deadline is the 20th May, while returning students must submit their application by 24 June 2022. There are no staggered deadlines in Scotland, however, so students must make sure they apply early to ensure they have the funds they need when they start their course. Here’s how to apply.