Now you’re an offer holder, it's time to think about how you’re going to finance your studies.
The two main costs to consider are tuition fees and your living costs. There are different kinds of financial support that might be available to you.
If you’re a UK student, you can apply for government funding in early 2023. You don’t need a confirmed place at university to complete the application and it’s best to apply as early as possible.
Find out more about undergraduate fees.
Funding from the Government for UK students
Government loans are repayable, but you won’t have to start paying them back until after you complete your studies.
Tuition fee loan
You can apply for a tuition fee loan from the government to cover the full cost of your course, or you can pay your tuition fees in full or in instalments. A tuition fee loan is designed so you don’t have to pay your degree up front.
Maintenance loan
If you’re an eligible UK student, you’ll be able to get a maintenance loan to help with living costs, which is paid into your bank account at the start of each term. The amount you’ll receive depends on your annual household income, where your permanent home is and where you choose to live while you’re studying. This loan is repayable, but you won’t have to start paying it back until after you complete your studies.
Funding for disabled students
If you’re a disabled student, you may be eligible to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances from Student Finance England (or the equivalent organisation) to pay for specialist academic-related support and equipment. You can get this extra funding on top of your other student finance. It doesn’t have to be paid back and it’s not means tested.
Our Disability Services team can advise you on sources of funding and eligibility. Find out more about funding for disabled students.
Funding for international students
Check if any funding is available from your country to study in the UK. This could be from your home government, or from companies or organisations based in your home country. Visit their websites or contact your local British Council office. Find out more about University Scholarships for international students that you may be eligible for.
Funding from the University
If you have the talent, drive and potential to succeed, we want to make sure you can study with us, whatever your financial circumstances.
Remember, any funding you receive from us doesn’t need to be paid back. Take a look the different types of funding you might be eligible for.
Leeds Bursary
The Leeds Bursary is non-repayable financial support for UK students to help with the costs of being at university, which is linked to annual household income. If your household income is above the threshold, you may still be eligible for a scholarship from us based on academic achievement.
I came to Leeds with a Pathways for Potential Scholarship. It meant I could concentrate on studying and buy the books I needed without having to wait for my student finance.
Scholarships
We offer a range of prestigious scholarships for UK and international students. Eligibility for our means-tested scholarship is based on personal circumstances including household income.
We also offer scholarships for academic achievement in certain subject areas as well as specialised sports scholarships for elite athletes. There are some scholarships for students studying the International Foundation Year, including the IFY Excellence Scholarship.