All students must pay the full fee for HE courses. A student loan facility is available for Higher Education courses. Further information can be found below or at gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance or www.slc.co.uk, along with how to apply, or you may contact the HE Information and Advice team on 020 7258 7221.
Student loans & grants
If you are a UK student planning to study a full-time or part-time higher education course you may be eligible for a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of your course. If you study full-time you may also be eligible to receive a maintenance loan and a grant to assist you with living costs.
These loans do not require repayment until you have finished your course and you are earning more than £25,000 per year, although you can start repaying them sooner if you wish.
Full-time students
Tuition fee loan
The amount paid to the College will be the actual cost of your course for each year of study up to a maximum of £6,165. You can apply online at www.gov.uk/student-finance.
Interest on your student loans
You’re charged interest on your loan from the time the first payment is made to the College until you pay your loan back in full. The amount of interest you’re charged varies. Find out more about repaying your student loan.
Maintenance Loan for living costs
The loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of each term. You have to pay the loan back. Find out more about Maintenance Loans and how to apply.
Part-time students
The amount paid to the College will be the actual cost of your course to a maximum of £6,165 per year. Your course needs to be at least 25% of a full-time course to qualify for a loan.
For information about part-time student financing, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance/parttime-students
