Issue 3

EU students – what you need to know
Many students from overseas choose to study in the UK – here’s some useful information on all of the student finance options available to them.

There are loans available to help EU students studying in England pay the tuition fees their university or college charges. If the student chooses to study in another area of the UK they may get different student finance. The application process may also be different.

Eligible EU students can apply now for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the fee charged by their university or college. This means they won’t have to pay for tuition fees up front.

If they started their course on or after 1 September 2012, full-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £9,000 if they’re studying at a public university or college, and £6,000 if they’re studying at a private university or college. For part-time students, they can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £6,750 at a publicly-funded university or college and £4,500 if they’re at a private university or college.

If the student started their course before 1 September 2012, full-time students can get a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £3,465 and part-time students can get a Fee Grant of up to £1,285.

Some courses at private universities and colleges may cost more than the maximum Tuition Fee Loan available. It’s up to the student to pay any difference between the amount of Tuition Fee Loan they can get and the amount their university or college is charging.

If you have a student that’s been living in the UK for five or more years before the start of their course and their main reason for moving to the UK was not to receive full-time education, they can apply as if they were a UK national.

Universities and colleges may offer other sources of financial help such as a bursary or scholarship. Students should speak to the university or college or check their website for details.

Further information on eligibility, how they can apply and repayment information can be found on the resources section of our practitioner website.

You can also watch our new ‘Ask SFE about...EU students’ film and share it with your students too.

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