What's available
Students studying in academic year 2025/26 can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £7,145 if they’re studying at an eligible university or college. Students studying in academic year 2024/25 can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £6,935.
Foundation years
Students studying an eligible foundation year in a classroom-based subject, like business, social science or humanities can get a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £4,315.
Studying in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Students studying an eligible foundation year in a classroom-based subject, like business, social science or humanities can get a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £4,315. Please be aware that if they’re studying a foundation year in a classroom-based subject at a Northern Irish, Scottish or Welsh Higher Education Provider, they may still be charged up to £7,145.
Students studying an eligible foundation year in science, engineering, subjects allied to medicine and creative and performing arts can get a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £7,145.
Check our guidance on foundation years.
If they’re not sure if a course qualifies for student finance, they should check with their university or college.
