Full and part-time students studying a qualification worth at least 30 credits can apply for a tuition loan available through the Student Loans Company. You don't have to to begin making repayments on your Tuition Fee Loan until you're earning £27, 295 per year. Taking out aa loan might seem nerve-wracking, but your credit rating and it won't prevent you from getting loans in the future.  

As well as the Tuition Fee Loan, if you are a Full-time UK student you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan from the UK government to help with expenses such as accommodation, food and bills. 

Employers may be able to pay part or all of your fees up front if you ask them. If your study relates to your job, you get to study a qualification that will improve your work performance and advance your career, plus your employer will benefit from a better qualified, more productive and motivated employer.  

All Higher Education students can claim the Disabled Students Allowance via the Student Finance England/Student Loan Company. It is not a loan and does not need to be paid back. 

Eligible conditions include:
·       A learning difficult
·      A mental health condition 
·      A physical disability
·      A long-term health condition

Students can use the DSA to pay for specialist equipment, non-medical helpers or travel costs. For more information visit www.gov.uk/student-finance and search for DSA. Applications open from February half-term and can take 14 weeks to process so make sure you apply as early as possible!