This covers help with tuition fees and Student Loans. The following information covers some of the sources of funding that may be available in addition to, or as an alternative to, the financial support arrangements administered by LEAs. If you are a student who is not from the UK or are not regarded as a home student, please read the final section 'Students from outside the UK'. The following sources of funding may be available to you, if you are regarded as a UK or home student. These are funds intended to relieve student hardship.
Universities operate within government guidelines but have some discretion regarding distribution.
Some trusts, charities and foundations will consider applications for financial support for study. It is essential that you research each organisation before applying to establish their eligibility criteria, method of application and what they offer. They are overwhelmed with applications and few will be successful. Applications can take some time to process, help at short notice is unlikely. They will need to be satisfied that you have tried all other sources, including loans.