University Finance

[lightoftruth]

Can sombody please explain to me the new situation regarding top up fees/ tuitition fees etc.

background informatin on me :- single parent family under the 15,000 income bracket..

WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY AND WHAT HELP IS THERE...

all this aimhigher stuff is increadibly confusing!

[leelapops]

Hi, lightoftruth. Are you a "traditional" student? Or a "mature" or "independent" (25+, or with proof of 3 year's independent living/estrangement from family etc.) It is SO confusing, isn't it! I am 21, have lived out of the family home since I was 17, but because i don't have "proof", it is still my parent's income that's assessed.

If you're a "traditional" student, you should be eligible for a tuition fee LOAN, a maintenance LOAN and potentially a grant of up to �1000 (I think). If you get them to send you out an application pack, there is also a list of other potential benefits available to you, especially if you live on a low income.

I know that is probably no less confusing than Aim Higher, sorry! Hope it helps a bit though. Good luck :)

Lisa x