2025 to 2026: SFE full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open
It's time for new and continuing full-time undergraduate students from England to apply for student finance!
We're encouraging students to apply now, to make sure that their funding is in place for the start of their course. If they apply now, they can make sure their application is approved on time, and they can focus on their current studies.
So, a key message for students who might be putting off applying is:
Don't delay your funding. Apply now and make sure you have your money sorted for the start of your course.
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We've created some helpful resources to share with students:
Student Toolkit : This lets students know what they need to do so they've got everything they need to apply.
Student Timeline : This gives students key dates, including deadline dates for student finance applications.
Key changes
The UK government announced back in November that tuition fees across the country will increase from August 2025, as such the amount of Tuition Fee Loan students can apply for has increased.
What this means for the 2025 to 2026 academic year is:
Full-time courses have increased to £9,535, accelerated degree courses to £11,440 and part-time courses to £7,140.
Tuition fees have also changed for foundation years. Students will be charged either £5,760 if they're studying a classroom-based subject or up to £9,535 if the course is not strictly classroom based.
