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Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) could support you while you’re studying – don’t miss out.
Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2026 to 2027 and 2025 to 2026) for those living in England.
New complaints scheme introduced by the Education Secretary for the next academic year to raise concerns about suppression of freedom of speech.
Information for students to help work out what academic year their course falls under.
This article contains information about what a foundation year is and the amount of Tuition Fee Loan available for the type of foundation year you're studying.
Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Disabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.
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