Government Support

Full-time, undergraduate UK/EU students who are studying for their first degree or other higher education course can take out loans to cover their tuition fee costs. They can also benefit from a range of financial support.

Application For Government Loans and Grants opens early 2012

Government Loans for tuition fees

These loans will cover the cost of your fees and are paid directly to the University. You will only start to pay back this loan when you are earning over £21,000 a year through the tax system from April 2016.

Work out your likely repayments with this handy calculator (opens in new window)

Government Loans for living costs

These loans are available to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel.

  • All eligible students can apply for a loan.
  • The amount you receive is means tested on your parents/household income.
  • The loan is paid in three installments in September, January and April into your bank account
Location
Max annual loan Min annual loan
In London (Brunel) £7,675 £4,988
Outside of London £5,500 £3,575
Living at home £4,375 £2,843

More information can be found on the gov.uk website

Page last updated: Thursday 29 November 2012