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Student finance for most undergraduate and some postgraduate and further education courses starting on or after 1 January 2027. Information about student loans, grants and extra funding to help cover course tuition fees and living costs.

• Overview

  For courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, you may need to apply for…

• Eligibility

  You may be eligible for student finance including: Tuition Fee Loans to…

• What student loans you can get

  You may be able to apply for: Tuition Fee Loans to help pay your course…

• What extra financial help you can get

  You may also be able to apply for extra financial help, for example: a…

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