Loans and Grants

England

Tuition Fee Loan

Students living in England who are starting their studies in academic year 2023/24 can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of tuition fees (subject to terms and conditions). They can do this by applying online to Student Finance England (SFE).

Tuition Fee Loan payments will be made directly to the University upon confirmation of your attendance each term, therefore no up-front payment is required.

Maintenance Loan

From September 2016, Maintenance Grants will no longer be available to new students who are domiciled in England and will be replaced with increased levels of maintenance Loan as described below.  The amount you are entitled to will be dependent on where you live and your household income, as demonstrated in the table below.  For a more detailed estimate please use the SFE Student finance calculator.

Household incomeMaintenance Loan - Living in parental homeMaintenance Loan - Living away from home 
£25,000 £8,610 £10,227
£30,000 £7,887 £9,497
£35,000 £7,163 £8,766
£40,000 £6,440 £8,035
£42, 875 £6,024 £7,614
£45,000 £5,716 £7,304
£50,000 £4,993 £6,573
£55,000 £4,269 £5,842
£60,000 £3,790 £5,111
£65,000 £3,790 £4,767

Maintenance payments are paid direct to you in 3 instalments. Your 1st instalment will be paid after you have enrolled and collected your ID card (the subsequent 2 instalments will be paid on the 1st day of the Spring and Summer terms).

Maintenance Loan (Those who qualify for benefits)

Students who qualify for benefits would previously have been entitled to a special support grant, however, as this is no longer available this will be replaced by an increased maintenance loan. Students who qualify for benefits will continue to receive more maintenance support than other students as detailed below.

Household incomeMaintenance Loan - Living in parental homeMaintenance Loan - Living away from home 
£25,000 £10,158 £11,658
£30,000 £9,002 £10,527
£35,000 £7,845 £9,396
£40,000 £6,689 £8,265
£42,875 £6,024 £7,614
£45,000 £5,717 £7,304
£50,000 £4,993 £6,573
£55,000 £4,270 £5,842
£60,000 £3,790 £5,111
£65,000 £3,790 £4,767

Maintenance payments are paid direct to you in 3 instalments. Your 1st instalment will be paid after you have enrolled and collected your ID card (the subsequent 2 instalments will be paid on the 1st day of the Spring and Summer terms).

Supplementary Grants

Students with dependent children, childcare costs, adult dependents, a disability or are classed as a Care Leaver may be entitled to additional help. 

GrantMaximum  AvailableIs it means tested?Application Form
Parental Learning Allowance (PLA) £1,963 Yes PN1
Adult Dependant Grant (ADG) £3,438 Yes PN1
Child Care Grant (CCG)

85% of costs up to a maximum of:

1 child - £193.62/week

2+ children - £331.95/week

Yes CCG1

If you have further additional circumstances, there may be additional support and funding available. For more information please visit our Student Plus webpage. 

Remember - There are Scholarships and Bursaries available. They are provided by Swansea University to promote excellence and widening participation.

Please visit our dedicated webpage if you require more information about Sharia Compliant Finance.