What's available

This information is for students who started their course after 1 August 2024. Find out what’s available if you started before then.

You could get a loan to help with your course costs.

The maximum amount of loan available for academic year 2024 to 2025 is £18,950.

We’ll pay your money into your bank account in 3 instalments, usually once at the start of each term. If your course lasts for more than a year, the money will be divided equally across each year of your course.

For example, if you’re getting £18,950 and studying for 2 years, you’d get around £9,475 each year in 3 instalments. Your final instalments in each academic year will usually be slightly higher than your other instalments.

You have to pay back any loan you borrow, including interest once you’ve finished or left your course.