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Undergraduates can still apply for funding for 24/25

For the 2024/25 academic year, new students were encouraged to apply by 17 May, whilst continuing students had until 21 June. Although these dates have now passed, there’s no need to panic, you can still apply and avoid stressful delays at the start of term.

Apply now for postgraduate funding

The Student Finance application process is now open for students starting a Master’s or Doctoral course in 24/25 academic year. You can find out more about what may be available to you here

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Continuing undergraduates can reapply for 24/25 funding now

Applications for funding for 24/25 are now OPEN. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online via the Student Finance portal, although you can also download an application form using the Student Finance form finder.

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Clearing funding and finance essentials

Student funding and finance advice for students starting a course in September 2023 and applying through clearing

Continuing students can apply now for next year’s funding

Applications for funding for next academic year are now OPEN. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online through your Student Finance account or by using the Student Finance portal.

Are you still waiting to receive your Maintenance Loan?

If you have been or still waiting to be assessed for student finance from any of the UK funding authorities (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland) there is a process you have to follow before you receive your first instalment.

Continuing students need to re-enrol in order to receive their funding in

All undergraduate students who are either progressing on to the next year of their course in September 2022 or repeating some modules from the previous academic year must re-enrol each year of the course, including repeat years. You can re-enrol by accessing My Brighton then enter your log in details to Student View and follow…

Latest news about interest rate for student loans

You can’t get away from hearing and perhaps feeling, that the cost of living is soaring. You will undoubtedly have heard that inflation is hitting a 40 year high of 9% with talk of it reaching 11% in October… but what does this actually mean for your student loans? What is inflation? Inflation is the…

Important money news for continuing undergraduate students

The summer vacation is finally here and most students will be looking forward to a break from study for a while. But this doesn’t mean a long summer holiday for everyone as many students will be working to reduce the overdraft, pay the rent or mortgage or looking after children or relatives. This can also be…

Call to action – check your entitlement for 21/22 and apply for 22/23 funding

Continuing with your studies in 2022/23? Let’s talk funding. You might not be aware, but if you’re an undergraduate student (or studying on a course that attracts the undergraduate funding package) you need to re-apply for your tuition fee and maintenance loans each year of study. This is the case whether you’re progressing onto the…

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