Yes, RADA’s courses are eligible for student financial support. The great thing about RADA is that even though you apply directly, as opposed to through UCAS, you can still apply for financial support if you can’t afford the fees. If you’re interested in auditioning but are anxious about funding your studies, you can apply for a student loan to study at RADA as it is a Registered Provider with the Office for Students.
Alongside student loans, over 50% of their students each year receive further financial support from RADA - from free applications and contributions towards living costs, to full scholarships. That being said, RADA also offers a variety of different scholarships, the majority of which are given on the basis of income to undergraduate students studying in higher education for the first time.
You can apply for a student loan for RADA for your tuition fees and living costs (maintenance loan) if:
You are a home (UK) student.
You have not completed a course at the same level before (for instance, another BA degree).
Depending on your home/residency country, you will also be able to take out a maintenance loan to support you throughout your studies and time at RADA.
The tuition fees for the BA (Hons) in Acting costs:
UK tuition fees: £9,250 per year.
International tuition fees: £20,675 per year.
According to their website, RADA assumes that every aspiring student that auditions has the means to pay for their tuition.