Welsh domiciled students
Tuition fees
Students normally domiciled in Wales, will have a Fee status of Home-RUK.
If you are a full-time, first degree student you may be eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance Wales. Entrants will receive a tuition fee grant of £5,535 with the remaining £3,465 covered by applying for a Tuition Fee Loan. Loans are non-means tested and paid directly to the institution by the Student Loans Company.
Details on how and when to apply are available from Student Finance Wales.
Government loans and grants
Non-repayable Assembly Learning Grants up to £5,000 per year are available to students with a household income of £50,020 or less a year.
Maintenance / Living Cost Loans are also available to cover the cost of living away from home. The maximum Maintenance Loan for new students starting in September 2013 is £4,745
| Household income | Assembly Learning Grant | Maintenance Loan (living away from home and outside London) |
|---|---|---|
| £18,370 | £5,000 | £1,901 |
| £25,000 | £3,242 | £2,800 |
| £30,000 | £2,033 | £3,256 |
| £34,000 | £1,106 | £4,082 |
| £40,000 | £711 | £4,319 |
Student support will be assessed with Tuition Fee Loan eligibility in a single application to Student Finance Wales.
To find out your individual financial assistance us the online calculator.
Repayments
From 2012, repayments on Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans will start in the April after you graduate or leave University, provided you are earning over £21,000 a year.
To find out more information on repayments use the online repayment calculator.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of St Andrews offers a diverse portfolio of Scholarships designed to help students support themselves during their time at university and reward academic excellence.
Contacts and Further Information
Student Loans Company
Website: www.slc.co.uk
Student Finance Wales
Website: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)845 602 8845