Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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UK Financial Aid and Scholarships<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Students should note that the fee assessment in the UK is based on permanent residency <strong>of</strong><br />
parents, not passport status! To qualify for EU/UK tuition rates, a student’s parents must<br />
prove residency in the EU for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 3 years. It cannot be based on a temporary<br />
residency for the purpose <strong>of</strong> study. For specific guidelines <strong>of</strong> fee paying status see: Student<br />
Finance England website at www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/goodbye.html<br />
Table 1: Maximum annual tuition charges for 2012 entry to a typical undergraduate degree (for updated<br />
information, see: www.bis.gov.uk/studentfinance )<br />
Domicile <strong>of</strong> student Location <strong>of</strong> institution<br />
England Scotland Wales NI<br />
England Up to £9k Up to £9k Up to £9k To be confirmed<br />
Scotland Up to £9k No fee Up to £9k To be confirmed<br />
Wales Up to £9k Up to £9k To be confirmed To be confirmed<br />
NI Up to £9k Up to £9k Up to £9k To be confirmed<br />
EU Up to £9k No fee Up to £9k To be confirmed<br />
Other international Variable Variable Variable Variable<br />
If you are assessed at the “Home” fee for EU/UK students, there are government loans and<br />
grants to help students cover the cost <strong>of</strong> tuition and living expenses. See the Direct Gov<br />
website for details. <strong>Applications</strong> for financial aid are due by May 31 st .<br />
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/<strong>University</strong>AndHigherEducation/Studen<br />
tFinance/index.htm<br />
If you are an EU student or from Scotland – students should look into the options to study<br />
in Scotland, where tuition is still FREE for these groups <strong>of</strong> students only (UK students will<br />
have to pay Up to £9k). Top universities in Scotland are increasingly popular and<br />
competitive to gain admission. See also: http://www.saas.gov.uk/<br />
If you are from Northern Ireland or Wales – look into financial aid based on your residency<br />
status. For Northern Ireland: http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/<br />
For Wales: http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/<br />
If you are assessed at the “Overseas” fee tuition costs can range from £9,000 to £20,000<br />
per year, depending on the course you study and not including living expenses. Students<br />
will need significant financial support from their families to attend university in the UK.<br />
Scholarship opportunities are extremely limited and highly competitive (see individual<br />
university websites for possible scholarship opportunities).<br />
UK Scholarships<br />
“Loans” must be repaid; “Grants” “Scholarships” and “Bursaries” do not have to be repaid.<br />
EU and UK residents have access to loans to cover tuition and living costs, and may qualify<br />
for additional grants and bursaries based on their house-hold income. Further information<br />
about student funding can be found at: www.nasma.org.uk<br />
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