EU students, their access to student loans and Brexit

EU students' access to student loans vs Brexit

Time:2018-07-23 21:13:58

European students (EU) are worried about the fact that Brexit is happening, which will eventually affect their way to study in the UK. Good news! There will be no changes in terms of immigration rules toward EU students until 2021

European students (EU) are worried about the fact that Brexit is happening, which will eventually affect their way to study in the UK. After the long and hard break-up between the EU and the UK, Brexit is making its way to change The UK's higher education is also facing the hard fact that its attraction towards EU and non-EU students is decreasing because of the potential of Strict visa and immigration policies.

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No change in laws until 2021

Good news! There will be no changes in terms of immigration rules toward EU students until 2021, according to UK government website .

· EU students are still eligible for financial support when they apply to study at any English universities or college. This financial support is tuition fee loan which can go up to £9250 for a full-time course and £6935 for a part-time course. This loan will be paid directly to your course providers who are English Universities or Colleges.

· EU students who have lived in the UK for at least 5 years prior to the first day of the first academic year of your courses have access to maintenance loan. This means you can apply for finance to cover your living costs during your study. 1 September, 1 January, 1 April or 1 July. Contact us to find out more information: international@ukec.com

How to apply for student finance

If you are a new EU student and you wish to apply to study in the UK for the first time, you can apply for the tuition fee loan to cover up to full tuition fees. You can apply by completing this form. Tuition Fee loan to cover up to full tuition fees. You can apply by complete this form.

If you struggle with completing the form, you can contact the helpline to ask for help to apply online via Helpline - alternative formats only, brailleandlargefonts@slc.co.uk , 0141 243 3686.

If you are a continuing EU student, you can complete this form or read more information about your case here.

All the complete forms can be sent to:

Student Finance Services

Student Loans Company

PO Box 89

Darlington

County Durham

DL1 9AZ

United Kingdom

Before applying for student finance, it is better to contact your course provider to make sure the tuition fees and the amount you can apply for.

Or you can find out by contacting UKEC via international@ukec.com. UKEC has at The Best Team of Education Advisors based in London, Manchester, Cardiff and etc., who can support you through the whole process of finding courses, applying and enrolling to your dream education .

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