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Tuition Fees All students in England are expected to pay tuition fees to study at university. However you can apply for a student loan from the government to support you in paying these fees. The fees for the 2021/2022 academic year are as follows. • Full-time, undergraduate tuition fee: £9,250 • Part-time, undergraduate tuition fee: £6,250 Every course is different, but you may need to budget for additional course costs such as books, study resources, uniforms and equipment. To find out more about individual course costs, please see our course information online.
Government loans You can apply for a tuition fee loan and/or a maintenance loan from the government to help pay for, and support you with, your studies. You will not have to pay back your loans until you have left university and you are earning over a certain amount, currently £26,575 per annum. Tuition fee loan If you are a UK student, Student Finance England is likely to provide you with a loan to cover your tuition fees. Maintenance loan UK students can apply for the student maintenance loan online. The amount that you receive will depend on various factors including where you live and study, and your household income. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/student-finance
Scholarships and bursaries Merit Scholarship We offer a Merit Scholarship, worth £2,400 over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 112 UCAS tariff points or more. University Bursary We’re keen on supporting each and every one of our students at Bedfordshire so, if you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, our Bursary will give you £1,500 over three academic years, or £1,000 over two academic years. If you’re joining us in level 5 of your course, you’ll be eligible for the Level 5 Bursary. Foundation Year Bursary If you’re undertaking a Foundation Year as part of an integrated four-year degree, you could be eligible for our Foundation Year Bursary, worth £2,000 spread over four years.
Level Five Bursary The Level Five Bursary is for all new undergraduate students enrolling on year two of a full-time undergraduate degree. It is worth £1,000, spread over two years. Care Leavers Bursary If you are supported by your local authority care-leaving service and are under the age of 25, you could be eligible for the Care Leavers Bursary, worth £5,700 over three years. While there are no restrictions on the nationality of applicants, you must be normally resident in the UK and enrolled on a full-time course. Access to Learning Fund If you experience unexpected financial difficulty whilst at university, you may be able to receive financial aid through our Access to Learning Fund. The Fund can be used for course and living costs that are not met by other grants, for emergency payments to cover financial crises, or to help you if you are thinking of giving up your course because of financial worries.
Sports Scholarships If you have the desire to compete, coach or officiate at the highest level in your sport of interest, or you have already achieved a high standard in your favourite sport, then you could be eligible for one of our Sports Scholarships. Worth up to £1,000, some also include additional benefits such as membership to our on-campus Aspire gyms. Our Sports Scholarships include: • Platinum Performance • Gold Performance • Gold Official • Talented Official/Coach • Talented Performance So, whether you play, coach or officiate sport at county or international standard, these scholarships will recognise your talent and support your development. For a full list of scholarships and bursaries available at the University of Bedfordshire, as well as eligibility criteria, visit: W: beds.ac.uk/money T: +44 (0) 1582 743450 E: SAB@beds.ac.uk
Beds Bundle At Bedfordshire we want to make sure you get more for your money, which is why we offer great savings and discounts as well as student-friendly price tags. We offer scholarships, a fee-free year in industry* and discounts through our partnerships with local businesses. You can also take advantage of our on-campus gyms, located on both our Luton and Bedford campuses, offering affordable and flexible memberships. Or for a small fee you could take part in a range of sport and exercise classes through our Get Active programme. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ morethanadegree *Only available to UK students, and excludes Nursing, Social Work and some Education courses.
What our students say “Receiving the Care Leavers Bursary felt like an amazing reward, it made me feel like the institution cared and recognised the struggles that care leavers face.”
Kristine Riingen, Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons)
Kimberley Sedrena Brown, Child and Adolescent Studies BA (Hons)
“The money I received really helped me financially during my first academic year.”
“I received the Gold Scholarship last year, and it helped me get onto my Coaching Level Two course. This has helped me to get a lot of coaching opportunities elsewhere.”
Zach Thornton Football Studies BA (Hons)
Managing your money When you start your course with us, there will be numerous costs to take into account including:
Accommodation
Travel
Food and drink
Study materials
Socialising
Childcare
Be aware of your monthly outgoings so you can budget and ensure that you have enough money each month.
Budgeting For many of you, university will be the first time that you’re responsible for handling household bills and things like the weekly food shop. Budgeting your money will mean you’ll still have enough money to cover both essential outgoings such as bills, as well as having money left over to socialise with your friends. Here are some of our budgeting tips: • Work out a weekly/monthly budget and try to stick to it • Monitor your outgoings • Don’t spend your loan straight away - each instalment should last you for one term • Buy food shopping in bulk • Car share with your friends • Use your NUS card to get great discounts • Get a part-time or weekend job to earn additional income - our Careers and Employability team can help you find suitable vacancies
All information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. For the most up-to-date information please visit our website: www.beds.ac.uk/money
