Student Finance for a Second Degree: Do You Qualify?

Students are pursuing a second degree with student finance.

You’ve already got a degree. Maybe you studied the wrong subject at 18, or your career took a turn you didn’t expect, or you simply want to retrain in something new. Whatever the reason, you’re now wondering whether Student Finance will fund you again — and the honest answer is: it depends. The UK has […]

DSA UK 2026: The Funding Most Disabled Students Don’t Know They’re Entitled To

The student who is in a wheelchair is eligible for Disabled Students' Allowance.

Most students in the UK have no idea that the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) even exists, that’s why it remains unclaimed, which is up to £27,783 a year, and there is no need for repayment. It’s available to students with dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, autism, chronic illness, physical disabilities, and much more besides.  In this guide […]

Mature Student University UK 2026/27: Guide to Funding & Applications

Mature student in the UK 2026/27 university application

I have found so many people who keep thinking about getting a degree, but feel it’s too late. They’re older now, somehow they had to stop their education and got engaged with work. Most of them have dependants — kids, partners, parents — and they can’t even find the schedule, whether they’re doing part-time or […]

Best Education Consultants in London 2026/27: How to Choose

How to Choose the Best Education Consultants in London for 2026/27 Student Finance & University Applications

The UK education system is competitive, and many parents and students in London already know this, from securing places  into the best private schools to navigating with UCAS and Oxbridge applications.  Yet with so many consultancies claiming to be the best, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure who to trust with such an important […]

Can International Students Get UK Student Finance? 2026/27 Eligibility Guide

`Happy international students smiling together outside a UK university campus`

Every year, thousands of students arrive in the UK expecting that they can get financial support, but the question arises: “Can international students be eligible for student finance?” The answer is that most financial support, such as loans and bursaries, is not only based on your university offer but also on whether you meet the […]

UK Student Finance Criteria 2026/27: Eligibility & Funding Years Explained

A person holding a handful of coins over a wooden table, representing voluntary student loan repayments or a drop in personal income.

You’ve probably already heard that student finance covers your tuition fees and gives you a maintenance loan for living costs — that’s the easy part. What most students (and their parents) don’t realise is there’s a strict formula behind how many years you actually get funded for, and one previous year of study, even one […]

Parents’ Guide to Student Finance 2026/27: Tuition, Loans & Living Costs

Parents' Guide to Student Finance 2026/27: Tuition, Loans & Living Costs

When you consider your child or partner enrolling in higher education in the UK, you definitely feel concerned about the costs of tuition. Although pursuing higher education at a UK university can be costly, Student Finance England provides student loans covering upfront tuition fees and a maintenance loan to assist with living costs. In this […]

Want to study In the UK With a student finance loan? (Full 2026/27 guide)

`Three female graduates smiling and holding diplomas after completing UK funded university degrees`

We all know getting a higher education in the UK is very expensive. Many students feel pressured when thinking about taking a degree. But student loans can easily take away this stress. The problem is, most students do not really understand how student finance works and what the repayment terms are, and that confusion often […]