This is an overview of funding available if your studies lead to a higher-education qualification and you are studying at least 50% of a full time course (the equivalent to 60 credits per year). The support varies according to income, the intensity at which you are studying and the year you started.
Part time students are not eligible for maintainance support.
This page contains information on:
What support is available?
Part Time students who started before September 2012.
Fee Grants
The maximum fees support that is available for part time students is based on your house hold income. This is a grant, so you do not have to pay it back. This is paid direct to the University. You must be studying at a rate of at least 50% equivilent of the full time programme.
Summary of the maximum support:
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Household income |
Maximum fees grant |
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Up to £16,845 |
£820 -£1230 |
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£16,845 - £25,420 |
£770 - £1180 |
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Over £25,420 |
No grant
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For more information and to apply please see the Government page here.
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Course costs for those who started before September 2012.
The Course Costs grant is based on your household income. It is paid directly to you at the start of the term.
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Household income |
Course grant per year |
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Up to £26,029 |
£265 |
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£23,030- £28,065 |
£50 - £264 |
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Over £28,065 |
No grant
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For more information please see the Government page.
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Part time students who started after September 2012.
Tuition fee loans.
Starting in September 2012 new part time students can apply for tuition fee loans. You apply for these through Student Finance up to the value of £6,750.
You must be studying at a rate of 25% equivilent to full time course.
For more information and to apply please see the Governement page here.
You can also apply online for this funding online here: www.gov.uk/studentfinance
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Leeds Financial Support for Part Time students starting in September 2012.
Leeds Financial Support is based on your household income. This support comes from the University and you have the choice of taking it as a fee discount, accommodation discount or as cash.
The amount you receive will be affected by the intensity of your study and your household income.
For more information on how to apply and amounts please see the University information.
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Fees at Leeds
The fees you will pay depend on whether you are a new student or a continuing student.
Students who started before 2012.
The fees for part time students who started before 2012 are £1535 per year. This is the same whatever the intensity of the course. We understand that the fees office will calculate your average intensity over the length that you are taking the course. This will be 50% for most part time courses at Leeds. This means that you will be able to apply for a maximum (dependant on income) of £765 from the government. You will also get a non repayable bursary from the University of £770, unless your fees are paid on your behalf by an employer (for example.)
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Students starting after September 2012.
Fees will be a proportion of the full-time fee (£9000), calculated on the basis of the workload of the part-time course compared to an equivalent full-time course.
Don't forget you may be eligible for a Student Loan to cover these fees.
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Access to Learning Fund
The Access to Learning Fund is available for part time students studying for an undergraduate Certificate in Higher Education, Diploma or Degree. Visit the University pages about Access to Learning Fund
Benefits and tax credits
If you are claiming benefits you should inform the Benefits Agency of any change of circumstances when you start your course. If you are claiming JSA whilst studying it is important that you fulfil the job seeking criteria; i.e. that you are 'actively seeking and available for work' otherwise your payments may be affected. The Student Advice Centre can give specialist advice concerning benefits and tax credits.
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
If you are disabled you can apply for Disabled Students Allowance [DSA]. DSA's are available if you incur additional expenditure in respect of attendance on your course as a direct result of your disability. Financial assistance is available for:
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Items of specialist equipment.
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Travel costs as a result of a disability.
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Assistance towards the cost of a non-medical personal helper.
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General disability related costs if as a result of attending University.
Assessments are carried out by the University of Leeds Disability Services. Visit the disabilities service website.
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This tool is from Student Finance and may help you find more out about what you may be entitled to.
This information was last checked on 18/03/13. This information is updated as often as possible. Leeds University Union can not be held responsible if the information here is incorrect.
The information that was on this page prior to the last update can be accessed here.
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