Doctoral Loan
Extra help
You may qualify for other funding, for example grants from charities or trusts.
Student Finance England also has more information about other kinds of student finance.
You will not be eligible for an Adult Dependants’ Grant, a Childcare Grant or Parents’ Learning Allowance from Student Finance if you’re studying a doctoral course.
Disabled students
If you have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty (for example dyslexia) you can apply for:
- Disabled Students’ Allowance
- extra help if you’re experiencing financial hardship
You may also qualify for disability related benefits.