Funding depends on your course, provider, previous study, nationality or residency status, age and other personal circumstances.

Student Finance England

Eligible students may be able to apply for support such as a Tuition Fee Loan, a Maintenance Loan and, in some cases, additional grants or allowances.

What affects eligibility?

• Your university or college and whether the course qualifies for funding
• Your nationality and residency status
• Previous higher education study
• Your age and course intensity
• Household income for means-tested support

Important: student-finance rules are changing for many courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, including the introduction of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement for many eligible courses. Always check the latest official guidance for your own start date.

BDC can help you understand which questions to check, but Student Finance England makes the final funding decision.