Tuition Fees
Students in Northern Ireland can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of their courses and the loan amount is not dependent on household income. How much you can get will depend on where you study:
- If your university or college is in Northern Ireland, you can get up to £3,575
- If your university or college is in the rest of the UK, you can get up to £9,000
Maintenance
The amount of maintenance loan you receive will vary between £3,750 and £6,780 depending on where you choose to study and live and your household income.
The Government offer a range of grants all dependent on your annual household income: if the income is below £19,203 you are eligible for a full grant worth £3,475, if your income is between £19,204 and £41,065, then you are eligible for a partial grant and if your income is above £41,065 then you are no longer eligible for a grant.
There are also a range of additional grants available for students who have children, have dependent adults or a disability.
For more information on student finance for students in Northern Ireland please visit: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk.
