Understand the support behind your studies.
Explore the main types of student finance, understand the application journey and use practical tools to prepare your next step with greater clarity.
Know what student finance may cover.
Student finance can include support towards tuition fees and living costs, with additional help potentially available for particular circumstances.
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligible students may apply for support towards tuition fees. The approved amount is normally paid directly to the university or college.
Check official guidance →Maintenance Loan
Maintenance support may help with accommodation, food, travel and study-related living costs. Entitlement depends on factors including household income and where the student lives.
Review current rules →Extra Support
Depending on individual circumstances, further support may be available for disability-related study costs, childcare, dependent adults or parents in learning.
Explore extra help →From preparation to funding decision.
Prepare early, use accurate information and respond promptly if Student Finance England requests evidence.
Create an account
Use the official Student Finance England service and keep login details secure.
Complete the application
Add personal, course, residency and household information as requested.
Provide evidence
Upload or send identity, income or status evidence when required.
Review the decision
Check the entitlement notification and update details if circumstances change.
Plan with clearer expectations.
The calculator is an illustration of a Plan 5-style repayment at 9% above a £25,000 threshold. It is not a personalised quote.
Income-based example
Calculated as 9% of annual income above £25,000, divided by 12. Actual deductions depend on the repayment plan, pay period and official rules.
Preparation checklist
What an assessment may consider.
Eligibility is decided by Student Finance England. Use these sections only as preparation prompts.
Residency and immigration status
Eligibility may depend on nationality, immigration status, ordinary residence and where the student has lived before the course starts. Different categories can have different requirements.
Do not assume eligibility from a single fact. Use the official checker or contact Student Finance England.
Course and provider
The course, qualification, study intensity and education provider must meet the relevant funding rules. Confirm the exact course details before submitting an application.
Personal circumstances
Household income, living arrangements, dependants and disability-related needs can affect the type or amount of support available.
Changes after applying
Course changes, withdrawal, suspension, household changes and updated contact or bank details may need to be reported promptly through the official service.
Student finance, explained simply.
Get guidance on your next step.
Speak with Imperial Education Services about the application journey, then use the official Student Finance England service for finance eligibility and entitlement decisions.