Other financial help for undergraduates

Disabled Students' Allowances

From September 2010, the maximum amount of DSAs for non-medical helpers and disabled postgraduate students will be increased by approximately 60%. The maximum allowance for non-medical helpers is being increased to £20,930 for full-time undergraduate students and to £15,703 for part-time disabled undergraduates. The maximum DSA for postgraduate students will be increased to £10,469.

Full-Time Distance Learning Students

Students on designated full-time distance learning courses can apply for a fee grant up to £1,230 a year and a course grant of up to £265 a year. They may also qualify for Disabled Students Allowance.

Fee Loans For Students On Flexible Postgraduate Courses For The Initial Training Of Teachers

Students starting flexible PGCE courses will be eligible for a fee loan to cover the cost of their fees. This includes courses lasting from six weeks to one year.