Fees & Funding
Westminster Central College is here to assist you if you're uncertain about student finance, your entitlements, or the application process. Start by reading our easy-to-understand guide to student funding for a clear explanation of what's available and how to apply.
Money from the Government – UK and EU Students are fully eligible for the UK Government’s student loan support package if they fulfil the appropriate criteria.
There are two primary sources of funds from the government available to students:
• A Tuition Fee Loan – £6,000 a year for undergraduate studies and £10,000 for postgraduate studies.
• A Maintenance Loan – this loan of up to £8,200 a year intended to help your living costs while at University, including accommodation and study materials. Everyone is entitled to a percentage of this loan. Your eligibility depends on your household income.
Undergraduate Loans
Additional financial support
Tuition fee loans
The tuition fee loan covers your annual tuition fees of £6,000 for the academic year 2019. The Student Loans Company pays this, on your behalf, directly to the University of Worcester for each year of study. The loan will be reduced by any fee waiver you have been awarded.
Maintenance loans for new students in 2019
You can also apply for a maintenance loan for living expenses, such as accommodation and food. The Student Loans Company will also administer this and will be paid into your bank account in three instalments once you’ve registered at University. You can borrow the current maximum amount of £11,354 if you live away from home and £7,324 if you live at home. The exact amount you can borrow depends on several factors, including your household income.
You can learn more about student loans from the Directgov Student Loans website.
To see how much maintenance loan you will be eligible for, please visit the Student Finance calculator.
Higher Maintenance Loans are available for students with underlying eligibility for means-tested welfare benefits.
Part-time students
Loans for tuition fees are available to eligible part-time undergraduate degree students who complete a minimum of 25% of the full-time course load per year (30 credits or more) and began after September 2019.
International students
EU students
EU students are eligible for the Tuition Fee Loan.
The UK government offers this via the Student Loans Company to all EU and home undergraduate students, allowing you to borrow any amount up to the full cost of your tuition fees. Visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information.
Non-EU students
If you are an international student, you will not be eligible for any UK government’s financial assistance. You will need to apply for this kind of financial help from your home country. You may wish to consider applying for a scholarship.
Postgraduate Loans
If you start a full-time or part-time master’s course after 1 August 2019, you can apply for a Postgraduate Loan. You’ll be able to borrow up to £10,906 to pay your fees and help with living costs.
You may be eligible for this loan if you:
- Are under 60
- Ordinarily, live in England
- Don’t already have a master’s degree or higher qualification
It won’t depend on personal or family income.
You’ll be able to apply from late June 2019.
Visit the gov.uk website to find out more.
