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To work out your eligibility:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">take the total length of your new programme\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">add one year\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">subtract the number of years you studied before\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> .\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you studied part of a year, it counts as a full year. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":287,"answer":288,"block":282},"Can I get funding if I already have a degree?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You may still be eligible for limited funding in certain circumstances.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This can include:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">topping up a qualification (for example, progressing from an HNC, HND or foundation degree to an Honours degree)\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">studying certain subjects, such as science, technology or healthcare\u003C/span>‑\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">related programmes.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Eligibility will depend on your individual situation.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":290,"answer":291,"block":282},"How long does it take to process an application?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\">It typically takes around four w\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\">eeks t\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\">o process your application. A\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW239317649 BCX0\">pplying in\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239317649 BCX0\"> the wrong way may delay your application.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW239317649 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":293,"answer":294,"block":282},"Will I be charged interest on my loan? ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW175833117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175833117 BCX0\">Yes, interest is charged from the day you take out the loan. The terms and conditions can change. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW175833117 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":296,"answer":297,"block":282},"What if I can’t apply online?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\">If\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\"> y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\">ou cannot apply online, y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\">ou’ll\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\"> n\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\">eed to\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\"> p\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\">ost your\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\"> application form instead.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63725949 BCX0\"> Refer to specific loan body guidelines. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW63725949 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":299,"answer":300,"block":282},"Do I need to reapply if I stopped or suspended my studies?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\">If y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\">ou’re\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\"> re\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\">applying\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\"> f\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\">or student finance after withdrawing from a p\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW78391597 BCX0\">rogramme\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\"> or suspending your studies, y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\">ou’ll n\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\">eed to follow the correct process for your situation.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78391597 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":302,"answer":303,"block":282},"What are the main steps in the application process?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The process includes:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">checking how and when to apply\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">making an application\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">submitting required information or forms.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":305,"answer":306,"block":282},"How do I apply for a tuition fee loan?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW180142644 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180142644 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}\">You can apply online. If you cannot apply online, you can use a paper application form. If you qualify for tuition fee-\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180142644 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">only\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180142644 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> funding, you should apply using the t\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180142644 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">uition fee loan application form\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180142644 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180142644 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":308,"answer":309,"block":282},"Can I get funding if I change my programme or repeat a year? ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You may still be eligible for funding if you:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">stopped your programme within the first year and return to study\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">suspended or withdrew and are going back to study\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">are repeating a year at the same university or college\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> .\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you stopped your studies for a personal reason (for example, illness or pregnancy), you might get funding for your full programme, but you’ll need to apply with supporting evidence.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":311,"answer":312,"block":282},"Why should I read the terms and conditions?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\">The terms and conditions explain what y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\">ou’re\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\"> a\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\">greeing to when you take out a student loan and outline how the loan works.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237906766 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW237906766 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":314,"anchor":189,"block":315,"layout":316,"size":317,"heading":257,"heading_color":318,"background_image":319,"background_image_src":320,"background_image_alt":321,"content_layout":316,"content":189,"button_color":322,"enable_eligibility_checker":323,"link":189,"eligibility_checker_id":189},"england","call-out-banner-v2","full","tall","white",3594,"https://admin.online.aston.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/call-out_banner_style1_bg-scaled.webp","call-out_banner_style1_bg","pink","no",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":325,"heading":189,"copy":326,"top_content":327,"link":189,"display_tab_content_on_top_content":323,"tab_group":334,"show_divider":323,"bottom_content":335,"cta_title":189,"cta_content":189,"cta_link":189},"entry-requirement","\u003Ch3>Undergraduate tuition fee loan eligibility criteria\u003C/h3>",[328,331],{"title":329,"content":330},"You may be eligible for a tuition fee loan if your programme is in the UK and one of the following:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>A first degree, for example BA, BSc or BEd \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>A foundation degree\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>A Certificate of Higher Education, a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE), a Higher National Certificate (HNC), a Higher National Diploma (HND)\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>An Initial Teacher Training programme \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>An integrated master’s degree \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>A level 4 or 5 programme with Higher Technical Qualification approval \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":332,"content":333},"Eligibility also depends on:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your university or college  \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your programme \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If you’ve studied a higher education programme before\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your age\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your nationality or residency status  \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">*If you’re studying part time, your programme needs a ‘programme intensity’ of 25% or more to be eligible for student finance.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">*You are not eligible for student finance if you’re doing a degree apprenticeship.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",[],[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":276,"heading":337,"link":189,"copy":189,"faqs":338},"Student Finance England (undergraduate) FAQs",[339,342,345,348,351,354,357,360,363],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":340,"answer":341,"block":282},"How can I check if  I'm eligible for student finance?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW93169619 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93169619 BCX0\">You can use the official \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/check-what-undergraduate-student-finance-you-can-apply-for-depending-on-your-nationality-and-residency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">undergraduate student finance checker\u003C/a> to see what you may be able to apply for.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":343,"answer":344,"block":282},"What are the main steps to apply for student finance?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The application process usually involves:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"69\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">checking if you’re eligible\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"69\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">preparing your application\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"69\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">applying or reapplying each year\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"69\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">providing evidence if requested\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"69\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">updating your details if your circumstances change\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You can apply online or by post, depending on what applies to you. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":346,"answer":347,"block":282},"Do I need to reapply every year?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW29377961 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29377961 BCX0\">Yes\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29377961 BCX0\">, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29377961 BCX0\">you’ll n\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29377961 BCX0\">eed to reapply for student finance for each year of your p\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW29377961 BCX0\">rogramme\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29377961 BCX0\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW29377961 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":349,"answer":350,"block":282},"When and how are tuition fees paid?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">Tuition \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">f\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">ee \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">l\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">oans are pai\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">d \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20860192 BCX0\">directly to your university or college.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":352,"answer":353,"block":282},"When do I start repaying my loan?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165386378 BCX0\">You’ll\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165386378 BCX0\"> s\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165386378 BCX0\">tart repaying your loan when your income is over a certain threshold. Your monthly repayments depend on how much you earn, not what you owe.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":355,"answer":356,"block":282},"Can someone apply on my behalf?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW210354459 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210354459 BCX0\">Yes, you can give someone permission to act on your behalf (for example, using Power of Attorney).\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW210354459 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":358,"answer":359,"block":282},"Are there additional support options for specific circumstances?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You may be able to get support if you are:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">an estranged student (under 25 with no contact with your parents)\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">a care leaver\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.ucas.com/finance/student-finance-england/finance-independent-students#estranged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more via UCAS\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":361,"answer":362,"block":282},"Where can I read the full terms and conditions?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You can view the official guides here:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"78\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-loans-a-guide-to-terms-and-conditions/student-loans-a-guide-to-terms-and-conditions-2025-to-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">2025–2026\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"78\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-loans-a-guide-to-terms-and-conditions/student-loans-a-guide-to-terms-and-conditions-2026-to-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">2026–2027\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":364,"answer":365,"block":282},"How is my personal information used?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW165278233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165278233 BCX0\">You can read the Student Finance England privacy notice \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sfengland.slc.co.uk/privacy-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":325,"heading":189,"copy":367,"top_content":368,"link":189,"display_tab_content_on_top_content":323,"tab_group":381,"show_divider":323,"bottom_content":382,"cta_title":189,"cta_content":189,"cta_link":189},"\u003Ch2>Postgraduate tuition fee loan eligibility criteria \u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>A  postgraduate master’s loan is available and is paid directly to the student. \u003C/p>",[369,372,375,378],{"title":370,"content":371},"Whether you qualify depends on: ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your programme \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your age\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your nationality or residency status\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":373,"content":374},"Your programme must:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be a full, standalone master’s programme\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be worth at least 180 credits\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be provided by an eligible UK university or college\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be full‑time or part‑time within permitted duration limits\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":376,"content":377},"You will not be able to get a postgraduate master’s loan if:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>You’re already getting payments from Student Finance England for another programme.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You’ve received a loan or grant for a master’s programme before (unless only a disabled students’ allowance was received or you left due to a compelling personal reason).\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You already have a master’s degree or a qualification equivalent to or higher than a master’s degree. \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You’re behind in repayments for any previous loans. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":379,"content":380},"Distance learning criteria  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">To qualify for a postgraduate master’s loan for distance learning, you’ll need to be living in England on the first day of the first academic year of your programme. You’ll also need to live in:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>England for the whole of your programme, if you’re an EU national \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>The UK for the whole of your programme, if you’re not an EU national \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This usually does not apply if you’re:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Serving in the armed forces\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>A spouse or civil partner of a serving member of the armed forces\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>A dependent parent living with a serving member of the armed forces\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",[],[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":276,"heading":384,"link":189,"copy":189,"faqs":385},"Student Finance England (postgraduate) FAQs",[386,389,392,395],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":387,"answer":388,"block":282},"What is the age limit for a postgraduate loan?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW221975300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221975300 BCX0\">You must be under 60 on the first day of the first academic year of your p\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW221975300 BCX0\">rogramme\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221975300 BCX0\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW221975300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221975300 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW221975300 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":390,"answer":391,"block":282},"When does the academic year start?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The academic year is a period of 12 months starting on:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">1 September, if your programme starts between 1 August and 31 December\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">1 January, if your programme starts between 1 January and 31 March\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">1 April, if your programme starts between 1 April and 30 June\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">1 July, if your programme starts between 1 July and 31 July\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":393,"answer":394,"block":282},"Does my nationality or residency status matter when applying for a postgraduate loan?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You can apply for the postgraduate master’s loan if all of the following are true:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You’re a UK national or Irish citizen or have settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme or indefinite leave to remain so there are no restrictions on how long you can stay\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> .\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You normally live in England.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You’ve been living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years in a row before the first day of the first academic year of your programme (apart from temporary absences such as holidays).\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you’ve been living in Ireland or a British overseas territory, you do not need to normally live in England. You can apply for the loan if you attend your programme in England or do distance learning in England.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You might also be eligible if you’re a UK national (or family member of a UK national) and you’ve been living in the UK, the EU, Gibraltar, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein for the past three years. 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data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">been living in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein on 31 December 2020.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you’re an EU national or a family member of an EU national\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> , y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">ou may be eligible if you’re an EU national, or a family member of an EU national, and all the following apply:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"148\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (no restrictions on how long you can stay).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"148\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You’ve normally lived in the UK, 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data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A migrant worker from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with pre-settled status, or a family member of a migrant worker where both have settled or pre-settled status.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A resident of Gibraltar who is a UK or EU national, or their family member.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">An EU national and have pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for the past three years.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Receive student finance for EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic or Liechtenstein nationals from August 2021\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you started a programme on or after 1 August 2021, you usually need to have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme to get student finance.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">You need to have started living in the UK by 31 December 2020 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. The deadline to apply was 30 June 2021.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If you’re joining family members in the UK who have settled status, you can apply for student finance before you have been granted pre-settled status.\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"149\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme. They can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if they wish to, for example, apply on behalf of a child.\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a different residency status, you may also be eligible if your residency status is one of the following:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Refugee (including family members).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Humanitarian protection (including family members).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Child of a Turkish worker who has permission to stay in the UK – you and your Turkish worker parent must have been living in the UK by 31 December 2020.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A stateless person (including family members).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">An unaccompanied child granted ‘Section 67 leave’ under the Dubs Amendment.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A child who is under the protection of someone granted ‘Section 67 leave’, who is also allowed to stay in the UK for the same period of time as the person responsible for them (known as ‘leave in line’).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Granted ‘Calais leave’ to remain\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"150\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A child of someone granted ‘Calais leave’ to remain, who is also allowed to stay in the UK for the same period of time as their parent (known as ‘leave in line’)\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"151\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You’ve been given settled status but not under the EU Settlement Scheme.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"151\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You, your parent or step-parent have been granted settlement (‘indefinite leave to enter’ or ‘indefinite leave to remain’) as a victim of domestic violence.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"151\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You, your parent or step-parent havhe been granted settlement (‘indefinite leave to enter’ or ‘indefinite leave to remain’) as a bereaved partner.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"151\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You or your family member have been granted leave under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) or the Afghan Citizen’s Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"151\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You or your family member have been granted leave to enter or remain in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme, the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme or the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"151\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You’re a person of Chagossian descent and have British citizenship.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you’re a non-UK national and have lived in the UK for a certain number of years, you could also be eligible if you’re not a UK national and are either:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"152\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> u\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">nder 18 and have lived in the UK for at least seven years\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"152\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">18 or over and have lived in the UK for at least twenty years (or at least half of your life).\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Both the following must also apply:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"153\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> Y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">ou’ve been living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years in a row before the first day of the first academic year of your programme.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"153\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You had permission to enter or stay in the UK for those three years\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":352,"answer":353,"block":282},{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":397,"hide_quote_mark":398,"heading_type":399,"content_position":400,"heading":401,"original_image_crop":323,"original_image_crop_src":189,"original_image_crop_alt":189,"image":402,"image_src":403,"image_alt":404,"mobile_image":402,"mobile_image_src":403,"mobile_image_alt":404,"video_url":189,"testimonial":405,"name":189,"course":189,"partner_name":189,"has_logos":189,"link":189,"partner_logo":406},"testimonial-v2","yes","h2","right","Student Finance England application process (tuition fee loan only) ",8065,"https://admin.online.aston.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Student-finance-england-scaled.webp","Aston Online - Student Finance England application process - woman working on laptop","\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Before you apply \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559685":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Check your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eligibility criteria\u003C/a>  \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If you’re only eligible for a tuition fee loan and not a maintenance loan (also known as ‘tuition fee-only funding’), you must apply by post  \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2: Submit your application\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559731":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Tuition fee-only funding: access the form finder  for the application forms and apply by post to Student Finance England, PO Box 210, Darlington, DL19HJ. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If you need help call \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Finance England\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You will need to submit evidence to prove your identity; read more \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance/proof-of-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Read more about \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to apply\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 3: Get your funding confirmed \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559731":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Once your application has been processed, you will receive a letter of entitlement confirming your funding amount and an outline of what you’ll receive   \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 4: During your studies \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559731":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Keep your details up to date\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If your circumstances change, you must \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance/change-an-application?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update your application\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Changes can affect how much funding you receive\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 5: After your studies \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>You’ll need to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repay your loan\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Repayment is outlined in the official \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/what-you-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Finance England guidelines\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":315,"layout":316,"size":317,"heading":408,"heading_color":409,"background_image":189,"background_image_src":189,"background_image_alt":189,"content_layout":316,"content":410,"button_color":322,"enable_eligibility_checker":323,"link":189,"eligibility_checker_id":189},"Official resources: England  ","black","\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"80\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">View undergraduate eligibility \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"80\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan/eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">View postgraduate eligibility\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"80\" 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guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":412,"anchor":189,"block":315,"layout":316,"size":317,"heading":262,"heading_color":318,"background_image":319,"background_image_src":320,"background_image_alt":321,"content_layout":316,"content":189,"button_color":322,"enable_eligibility_checker":323,"link":189,"eligibility_checker_id":189},"wales",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":325,"heading":189,"copy":414,"top_content":415,"link":189,"display_tab_content_on_top_content":323,"tab_group":422,"show_divider":323,"bottom_content":423,"cta_title":189,"cta_content":189,"cta_link":189},"\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69131766 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69131766 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Undergraduate t\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69131766 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW69131766 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">uition\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69131766 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> fee loan eligibility criteria\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69131766 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69131766 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69131766 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>",[416,419],{"title":417,"content":418}," You can apply for tuition fee-only funding if all the following apply:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>You have settled or pre‑settled status under the EU settlement scheme, or you’ve made a valid application to the EU settlement scheme and have temporary protection, as evidenced by a Certificate of Application (Irish citizens don’t need this). \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You have lived in the UK, the EEA (including the Republic of Ireland), Switzerland or the Overseas Territories for three years before the first day of the first academic year of your programme.  \u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You will be studying in Wales. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>*Whether you can get student finance depends on your nationality, residency status, programme, and previous study.  \u003C/p>",{"title":420,"content":421},"Do you qualify?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\">If y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\">ou're n\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\">ot able to identify \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\">as either\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\"> a tuition fee and living costs student or a tuition fee-only funding student, you may not be eligible for funding from Student Finance Wales. Your university or college may be able to tell you about \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\">possible alternative\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\"> sources of funding.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75990174 BCX0\" href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/tuition-fee-only-funding-student/who-qualifies/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75990174 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">See if you qualify here\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75990174 BCX0\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW75990174 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",[],[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":276,"heading":425,"link":189,"copy":189,"faqs":426},"Undergraduate tuition fee loan FAQs ",[427,430,433],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":428,"answer":429,"block":282},"Can I apply if I haven’t confirmed my university place yet?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW173320573 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173320573 BCX0\">Yes, you do not need a confirmed place at a university or college to apply.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW173320573 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173320573 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW173320573 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":431,"answer":432,"block":282},"Can I apply for more than one academic year at a time?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW73736711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73736711 BCX0\">Information on applying is linked to specific academi\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73736711 BCX0\">c \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73736711 BCX0\">years, and you can apply once applications open for your chosen year.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW73736711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73736711 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW73736711 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":434,"answer":435,"block":282},"Where can I find official guidance on applying?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW157340919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157340919 BCX0\">You can find detailed guidance on\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157340919 BCX0\"> h\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157340919 BCX0\">ow and when to apply through the official \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Finance Wales website\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW157340919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157340919 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":325,"heading":189,"copy":437,"top_content":438,"link":189,"display_tab_content_on_top_content":323,"tab_group":445,"show_divider":323,"bottom_content":446,"cta_title":189,"cta_content":189,"cta_link":189},"\u003Ch3>Postgraduate tuition fee loan eligibility criteria\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A postgraduate master’s loan is available.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",[439,442],{"title":440,"content":441},"Eligibility depends on:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your nationality and residency\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your programme\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your university or college\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your age\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Your previous study\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":443,"content":444},"Your programme must:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be a full standalone master's programme (not a top‑up programme)\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be worth a minimum of 180 credits\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Be no longer than two years full‑time or four years part‑time\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You must normally live in Wales and meet residency requirements.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan 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If not,\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119855045 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119855045 BCX0\">y\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119855045 BCX0\">ou’ll\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119855045 BCX0\"> n\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119855045 BCX0\">eed to create an account to apply.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":454,"answer":455,"block":282},"Do I need to apply every year?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW256665949 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\">N\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\">o, you only need to apply once, even if your\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\"> p\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\">rog\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\">ramme\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\"> lasts for more than one year.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW256665949 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Highlight SCXW256665949 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256665949 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":457,"answer":458,"block":282},"Can I still apply if I have a different residency status?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW56661916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56661916 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}\">You may still be eligible if you meet specific residency criteria, including certain EU, EEA, Swiss, or other \u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW56661916 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">recognised\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56661916 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> status categories, or if you are a family member of someone who qualifies. 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data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":460,"heading":461,"content":462,"image":463,"image_src":464,"image_alt":465,"mobile_image":463,"mobile_image_src":464,"mobile_image_alt":465,"salary":466,"cta_show":323},"career-prospects","Student Finance Wales application process (tuition fee loan only) ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW185920202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185920202 BCX0\">The application process is broken down into f\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW185920202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185920202 BCX0\">ive key steps\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW185920202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185920202 BCX0\">, from preparing your application through to repaying your loan.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Before you apply\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>You could be eligible for a tuition fee loan\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Whether you qualify depends on your nationality, residency, programme, and previous study\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>It’s important to read the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/tuition-fee-only-funding-student/who-qualifies/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">terms and conditions\u003C/a> before applying\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2: Make your 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href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/tuition-fee-only-funding-student/notification-of-entitlement/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notification of entitlement \u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>This confirms your funding and outlines what you’ll receive\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 4: During your studies\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Keep your details up to date\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If your circumstances change, you must \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/tuition-fee-only-funding-student/changing-your-details/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update your application\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Changes may affect how much funding you receive\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 5: After your studies\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>You’ll need to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/tuition-fee-only-funding-student/repaying-student-finance/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repay your loan\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Repayment is outlined in the official \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/terms-and-conditions-guide-2526/#five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Finance Wales guidelines \u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",8067,"https://admin.online.aston.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/student-finance-wales-scaled.webp","Aston Online - Student Finance Wales application process - man smiling with a laptop in his hand",[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":315,"layout":316,"size":317,"heading":468,"heading_color":409,"background_image":189,"background_image_src":189,"background_image_alt":189,"content_layout":316,"content":469,"button_color":322,"enable_eligibility_checker":323,"link":189,"eligibility_checker_id":189},"Official resources: Wales ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View undergraduate funding\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/postgraduate-finance/master-s/who-qualifies/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View postgraduate funding\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/how-to-guide/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Student Finance Wales “How to” guide\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":471,"anchor":189,"block":315,"layout":316,"size":317,"heading":266,"heading_color":318,"background_image":319,"background_image_src":320,"background_image_alt":321,"content_layout":316,"content":189,"button_color":322,"enable_eligibility_checker":323,"link":189,"eligibility_checker_id":189},"northernireland",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":325,"heading":189,"copy":473,"top_content":474,"link":189,"display_tab_content_on_top_content":323,"tab_group":478,"show_divider":323,"bottom_content":479,"cta_title":189,"cta_content":189,"cta_link":189},"\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW57985613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57985613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Undergraduate t\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW57985613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW57985613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">uition\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57985613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> fee loan eligibility criteria\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW57985613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57985613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW57985613 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW214591521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214591521 BCX0\">You could get tuition fee-\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214591521 BCX0\">only funding\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214591521 BCX0\"> if you meet the following criteria. This is sometimes called EU student funding.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW214591521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214591521 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW214591521 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",[475],{"title":476,"content":477},"  You can apply for tuition fee-only funding if all the following apply:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>You cannot identify as a tuition fee and living cost student.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You have been granted settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You have lived in the UK, Gibraltar, the EEA (including the Republic of Ireland), or Switzerland for at least three years before the first day of the first year of your programme.\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You will be studying in Northern Ireland.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>If you are a family member of a person with settled status, UK national or person of Northern Ireland, you may be able to apply for funding as a tuition fee-only funding student.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>If you're not able to identify as either a tuition fee and living cost student or a tuition fee-only funding student, you may not be eligible for funding from Student Finance NI. Your university or college may be able to tell you about possible alternative sources of funding.\u003C/p>",[],[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":276,"heading":425,"link":189,"copy":189,"faqs":481},[482,485,488],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":483,"answer":484,"block":282},"What type of funding can I receive?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\">Based on your application, you could be eligible for \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\">one type of student finance\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\">, depending on your circumstances. Student Finance NI will assess your application and confirm your eligibility.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1000790 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW1000790 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":486,"answer":487,"block":282},"Where can I find detailed guidance on tuition fee loans?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW259164564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259164564 BCX0\">You can download the official guide here:\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW259164564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259164564 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259164564 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/media/1929/sfni_pgn_main_guide_2627_o.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW22614906 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22614906 BCX0\">2026–2027 guide\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":489,"answer":490,"block":282},"Where can I read the terms and conditions of my loan?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You can view the official terms and conditions guide here:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"122\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/media/1866/sfni_terms_and_conditions_guide_2627_o.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">2026–2027 guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":325,"heading":492,"copy":493,"top_content":494,"link":189,"display_tab_content_on_top_content":323,"tab_group":498,"show_divider":323,"bottom_content":499,"cta_title":189,"cta_content":189,"cta_link":189},"Postgraduate tuition fee loan eligibility criteria","\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW179901831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179901831 BCX0\">You could get tuition fee-\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179901831 BCX0\">only funding\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179901831 BCX0\"> if you meet the following criteria. This is sometimes called EU student funding.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW179901831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179901831 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW179901831 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>",[495],{"title":496,"content":497},"You can apply for tuition fee-only funding if all the following apply:  ","\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n \t\u003Cli>You're not able to identify as a tuition fee and extra help student.\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>You've been granted pre‑settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>You'v lived in the UK, Gibraltar, EEA (including the Republic of Ireland), or Switzerland for at least three years before the first day of the first year of your programme.\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>You will be studying in Northern Ireland.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\nIf you're a family member of a person with settled status, UK national or a person of Northern Ireland, you may be able to apply as a tuition fee-only funding student.\r\n\r\nIf you're not able to identify as either a tuition fee and extra help student or tuition fee-only funding student, you may not be eligible for funding from Student Finance NI. Your university or college may be able to tell you about possible alternative sources of funding.",[],[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":276,"heading":448,"link":189,"copy":189,"faqs":501},[502,505,508,511],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":503,"answer":504,"block":282},"Where can I find guidance on financial support for part-time students?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You can download the official guide for financial support for part-time students here:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"128\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/media/1925/sfni_part-time_financial_support_guide_2627_o.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">2026–2027 guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":506,"answer":507,"block":282},"Which financial support guide should I use? ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW252435785 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252435785 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}\">You should use the guide that matches your\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252435785 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> a\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252435785 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">cademic year\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252435785 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, as funding information may differ between years.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW252435785 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":509,"answer":510,"block":282},"Where can I read the official terms and conditions for student finance?  ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW93843874 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93843874 BCX0\">You can view the official terms and conditions guide here:\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW93843874 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93843874 BCX0\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/media/1866/sfni_terms_and_conditions_guide_2627_o.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW142928269 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142928269 BCX0\">2026–2027 guide\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"question":512,"answer":513,"block":282},"What is a tuition fee loan and how is it paid?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A tuition fee loan is a \u003C/span>repayable loan u\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">sed to cover the cost of your tuition fees, as set by your university or college.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span> \u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This loan is \u003C/span>paid directly to your university or college on your behalf. \u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/types-of-finance/postgraduate/tuition-fee-only-funding-student/help-with-tuition-fee-costs/tuition-fee-loan/what-is-it/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":397,"hide_quote_mark":398,"heading_type":399,"content_position":400,"heading":515,"original_image_crop":323,"original_image_crop_src":189,"original_image_crop_alt":189,"image":516,"image_src":517,"image_alt":518,"mobile_image":516,"mobile_image_src":517,"mobile_image_alt":518,"video_url":189,"testimonial":519,"name":189,"course":189,"partner_name":189,"has_logos":189,"link":189,"partner_logo":520},"Student Finance Northern Ireland application process (tuition fee loan only)",8069,"https://admin.online.aston.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/student-finance-NI-scaled.webp","Aston Online - Student Finance Northern Ireland application process - woman looking down at screen","\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Before you apply \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559685":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Check your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/qualifying-student-finance#toc-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eligibility criteria\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If  you’re applying for a tuition fee loan only, you must apply by post\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2: Submit your application \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559731":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Tuition fee-only funding:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/form-finder/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> download the relevant forms\u003C/a> and use the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/contact/return-addresses/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">return addresses page\u003C/a> to find out where to send your documents\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If you need help,  contact \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/contact/general-enquiries/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Finance Northern Ireland\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>You will need to submit evidence to prove your identity\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Read more about \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/student-finance-explained/applying-for-student-finance/how-and-when-to-apply/\">how to apply\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 3: Get your funding confirmed \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559685":720}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>If your application is approved, you’ll  get a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/student-finance-explained/student-finance-approved/your-notification-of-entitlement/#open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notice of entitlement\u003C/a> confirming what you’re getting and when\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 4: During your studies \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559685":720}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n\t\u003Cli>Keep your details up to date\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>If your circumstances change you must \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/student-finance-explained/during-your-course/changes-to-your-information-or-circumstances/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update your application\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>Changes can affect your student finance and repayments\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 5: After your studies \u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"335559685":720}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"142\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">You’ll need to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/student-finance-explained/repaying-your-student-finance/repaying-your-student-loan/#main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repay your loan\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"142\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Repayment is outlined in the official \u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/student-finance-explained/repaying-your-student-finance/our-repayment-guide-on-govuk/#main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Finance Northern Ireland guidelines\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"anchor_anchor":189,"anchor":189,"block":315,"layout":316,"size":317,"heading":522,"heading_color":409,"background_image":189,"background_image_src":189,"background_image_alt":189,"content_layout":316,"content":523,"button_color":322,"enable_eligibility_checker":323,"link":189,"eligibility_checker_id":189},"Official resources: Northern Ireland  ","\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://admin.aol-stage.public.onlineeducationservices.net/online-courses/business/bachelor-of-business-management-bsc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW76561513 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76561513 BCX0\">View undergraduate funding resources\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/types-of-finance/postgraduate/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View \u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW143952597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143952597 BCX0\">Postgraduate funding resources\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/student-finance-explained/applying-for-student-finance/how-and-when-to-apply/#main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View a\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW179955396 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179955396 BCX0\">pplying for student finance resources\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",1787751025929]