Donate

Student Support - What is student support?

Students in universities and colleges of higher education may be able to get help with tuition fees, the costs of their course and their living expenses by getting student support in the form of student grants (including bursaries) or loans from the Government.

Last reviewed 19 September 2024

What is student support?

Students in universities and colleges of higher education may be able to get help with tuition fees, the costs of their course and their living expenses by getting student support in the form of student grants (including bursaries) or loans from the Government.

A grant does not have to be paid back. A student loan has to be paid back later when you start earning over a certain amount.

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Taxable: No

Administered by: Student Finance in each country of the UK

Share

Printable version of this guide

Was this page helpful?

Tell us the problem

*Required

Thank you

Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to tell us more, please visit our contact us page.

Financial help for students

If you are in higher or further education, read our overview covering what financial help may be available to you.

Financial help while studying