Blackburn College - Tuition Fee Loans

Tuition Fee Loan for Blackburn College students

You will receive a government loan that covers your tuition fees in full, so you do not have to pay anything up front. At Blackburn College, the fees are £8,750 per year (about 10,250 EUR) for a full-time bachelor’s degree, £8,750 for a full-time PGCE in further education and training, and £9,790 (approximately 11,470 EUR) for a full-time PGCE (QTS). The loan is paid directly to the college. You can apply for the full amount or just a portion of it. It is provided by Student Finance England, the UK government agency responsible for student loans. You will repay it later, once your income exceeds the income threshold. Part-time courses can also be funded; please therefore enquire at the college about the fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan or a living costs grant, the amount of which depends on your personal circumstances.

Who can apply

• Course: You are enrolled on a degree programme at Blackburn College.
• Residence: You are resident in the UK or have ‘settled status’ under the EU Settlement Scheme.
• Time in the UK: You lived in the UK for the three years prior to starting your degree course.
• Field of study: Any subject.

How to apply

You apply for funding online via ‘Student Finance England’ on gov.uk, not through the university itself. Start by using the government’s student finance calculator to estimate how much you might be eligible for.

How realistic are your chances?

This is a standard government loan and not awarded on a competitive basis; therefore, there is no selection process. If you meet the eligibility criteria regarding residence and enrolment, you will be granted the loan. It is important that you check whether you meet the requirements regarding residence and immigration status, and that you submit your application via ‘Student Finance England’ in good time before the start of your studies.