Student Aid and Scholarships in the United Kingdom
Grants, loans, savings schemes and scholarship searches for students in the UK, from official sources.
Student finance depends on where in the UK you live. The links below are for England unless they say otherwise.
Grants and Bursaries
Disabled Students' Allowance
Higher educationExtra support for study costs caused by a disability, long term health or mental health condition, or learning difference. It does not have to be repaid.
Official site16 to 19 Bursary Fund
Sixth form and collegeHelp with costs such as travel and books for students aged 16 to 19 in England, from your school or college.
Official siteStudent Awards Agency Scotland
ScotlandScottish students studying in Scotland usually pay no tuition fees, and can get bursaries and loans for living costs.
Official siteStudent Finance Wales
WalesWelsh students can get a mix of grant and loan for living costs, with a larger grant for lower household incomes.
Official siteLoans
Tuition Fee Loan
UndergraduateCovers your course fees, paid straight to the university. You repay through payroll only once you earn above the threshold, and anything left is written off after 40 years on Plan 5.
Official siteMaintenance Loan
UndergraduateHelp with living costs. How much depends on household income and where you live while studying.
Official siteFind More
Bursaries and Scholarships from Universities
Higher educationMost universities offer their own bursaries for lower income students. UCAS explains how to find them.
Official siteChecked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official page before you rely on a figure. Who to check with in the United Kingdom.