Fees and funding

At Aston Online, we believe quality education should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer affordable tuition and flexible payment options to help you invest in your future.

Payment options

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Flexible payment plans:

Split your tuition fee across monthly instalments.
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UK government funding options for undergraduates:

Learn about England, Wales, and Northern Ireland UK government funding options.
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UK government funding options for postgraduates:

Learn about England, Wales, and Northern Ireland UK government funding options.
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Employer sponsorship:

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to approach your employer for a sponsorship.

Have questions about tuition fees or need support with funding?

Our student advisors are here to assist you with anything you want to know about our fees and funding. 

FAQs

Flywire payment process

Make your Flywire payment in just three steps.

 

Step 1: Follow the secure payment link provided in your offer letter

Step 2: Enter your payment details. Flywire currently accepts bank transfers, credit/debit card payments and other online payment methods. Please note, the payment methods made available depend on the country you are paying from and the institution you are making a payment to.

Step 3: Add your student number, name, and date of birth.

 

That’s it – your payment is processed securely through Flywire.

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UK Government funding options

The UK Government offers funding options for undergraduate and postgraduate Aston Online students normally residing in the UK. 

Funding amounts and eligibility criteria may vary depending on your location within the UK, such as England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Funding support for Aston Online students is currently unavailable in Scotland.

Undergraduate loans

England: Eligible part-time undergraduate students in England are entitled to an annual £6,935 tuition fee loan. Find out more and apply through Student Finance England.

Wales: Eligible part-time undergraduate students in Wales are entitled to an annual £6,935 tuition fee loan. Find out more and apply through Student Finance Wales.

Northern Ireland: Eligible part-time undergraduate students in Northern Ireland are entitled to an annual £3,562.50 tuition fee loan. Find out more and apply through Student Finance Northern Ireland.

Postgraduate loans

England: Eligible part-time postgraduates in England can get a Master’s Loan up to £12,471 or a Doctoral Loan up to £29,390. Apply via Student Finance England.

Wales: Eligible part-time postgraduates in Wales can get a Master’s Loan up to £18,950 or a Doctoral Loan up to £28,655. Apply via Student Finance Wales.

Northern Ireland: Eligible part-time postgraduate students resident in Northern Ireland are entitled to a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan of up to £6,500. Find out more and apply through Student Finance Northern Ireland.

Tuition fee discounts and scholarships

Explore how you can make your education more affordable. Scholarships and early payment discounts help reduce financial commitment, so you can focus on achieving your educational goals. Here are some opportunities to support your journey:

20% alumni discount

Aston University alumni get a 20% discount on online postgraduate programmes, making further education more affordable and freeing up funds for other personal or professional goals.

Early deposit payment

Once you receive an offer to study with us, you'll be required to pay a deposit to secure your place. A 5% discount on tuition fees will be applied if the deposit is paid within 5 days of receiving the offer.

Merit scholarship

Limited merit-based scholarships, based on academic credentials and professional experience, are offered per intake to self-funded students without other aid. They are valid for that year only and cannot be combined.

Upfront payment

Applicants who complete full payment before the start of the programme will receive 5% off total fees.

Employer sponsorship

We want to hear from you

Speak to one of our dedicated Student Recruitment Advisors and receive personalised guidance on your programme and sponsorship strategy.

Undergraduate programmes

The following fees listed apply to both UK and international students. We assure you there are no hidden costs such as administration or assessment fees.

Postgraduate programmes

The following fees listed apply to both UK and international students. We assure you there are no hidden costs such as administration or assessment fees.

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