Guides
Clear, honest answers to the questions people ask before they apply. 5 guides on student finance and choosing your route.
- Student finance from January 2027: what’s changing A new system starts for courses from January 2027. What it means for you, how much you can get and how to apply. Student finance · 7‑minute read Read the guide
- Can I go to university without A‑levels? Yes. How foundation years, Access courses and HNDs work, and how each one is paid for. Choosing your route · 6‑minute read Read the guide
- HND, top‑up or full degree: which route is right for you? How each one works, how long it takes and how they fit together. Choosing your route · 5‑minute read Read the guide
- Can I get student finance for a second degree? What changes from 2027, and how to work out how much funding you have left. Student finance · 5‑minute read Read the guide
- Am I eligible for student finance? The rules on where you live, your status, your age and previous study, in plain English. Student finance · 5‑minute read Read the guide
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