These are fees charged by a college or university for your course tuition.
A Tuition Fees loan is available to all full and part-time students (UK and EU) from Student Finance England
The loan is paid directly to your college or university
The full cost of your course
The loan is paid back only after you graduate and are earning over £27,660* a year. It is written off after 30 years
*If you study an Access to HE course and progress to a degree, your Advanced Learner Loan will be completely written off when you graduate so you won't have to pay back your fees
These are expenses associated with studying, including books equipment and travel.
A Maintenance Loan is available to all full and part-time students (UK and EU) from Student Finance England
Directly to your bank account at the start of term
The amount available to you will depend on household income, where you study, how long you are studying for and where you live
The loan is paid back only after you graduate and are earning over £27,660* a year. It is written off after 30 years
*If you study an Access to HE course and progress to a degree, your Advanced Learner Loan will be completely written off when you graduate so you won't have to pay back your fees
Advanced Learner Loans are available for those aged 19 plus to undertake Level 3 to Level 6 qualifications.* If your course is not free, they provide financial support for tuition fees and are paid directly to the college on your behalf.
*If you study an Access to HE course and progress to a degree, your Advanced Learner Loan will be completely written off when you graduate so you won't have to pay back your fees
