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For UK residents

Settled in the UK? A degree is still on the table.

A lot of the people we help are working, or left education years ago. We help you pick a course, check you meet the entry requirements and student finance rules, and do the application with you.

Your status

Who we help

Whether you can get home fees and student finance depends on your immigration status and how long you’ve lived in the UK. We check your situation against the current GOV.UK rulessource before you apply.

British citizens

Going back to study as an adult, or starting a degree later than most.

See what you can get

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

Settled in the UK, so usually assessed like a British citizen for student finance.

See what you can get

EU Settled Status

Usually full student finance if you meet the 3-year residence rule.

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EU Pre-Settled Status

Usually tuition fees; full support if you qualify as an EEA or Swiss worker or family member.

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Refugee status

Refugees, humanitarian protection and their family members are listed for full support.

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Ukraine Scheme

Leave under the three Ukraine schemes is listed for full support.

See what you can get

Every case is different. Final student finance decisions are made by Student Finance England (or the equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), not by us or the university.

How it works

From first call to your first day

  1. A quick callWe ask about your status, past study and what you want to do.
  2. Course and universityWe suggest courses that fit your background, including foundation years where they help.
  3. ApplicationWe do the university application with you, start to finish.
  4. Student financeWe help you through the student finance application by screen-share, so you stay in control of your account.

Many universities run January, May and September intakes, so ask us what is still open.

Find out what you can study

Tell us your status and what you’d like to study. We’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.