Student finance

Student Finance – UCEM BSc Degree Programmes

The Student Finance portal is now open for all 2018/19 and 2019/20 programmes.

Students domiciled in England and Wales may apply to Student Finance for a tuition fee loan. Eligible students may apply for funding for the full value of fees each academic year for all undergraduate programmes.

Students completing an online programme are not eligible for loans or grants for living and other costs, this applies even if you are studying at an accelerated intensity. You therefore cannot apply for a maintenance grant or loan for your studies at UCEM. Please ensure that you choose Distance Learning as your mode of study when completing your Student Finance application.

Please note that Student Finance Wales funding is only available for students who commenced their studies after September 2014.

Instructions for applying:

  • Set up a student finance online account:
  • Log in and complete the online application

Student Finance – UCEM MSc and MBA Programmes

Students domiciled in England and Wales may apply to Student Finance for a Postgraduate Loan to help towards programme and living costs. Eligible students may apply for funding for up to £5,304.50 each academic year. Please note that this funding is not available for students domiciled in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

You can apply for a Postgraduate Loan at www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan. Further information on eligibility, the application process and repayment can be found here.

Fee grant for students who started prior to 2012

For students who started a programme prior to September 2012 and those new or existing students who reside in Wales or Northern Ireland then you are still entitled to apply for a Fee Grant.

Disabled students allowance

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) provide extra financial help for disabled students. You may get DSAs if you have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.If you have any questions please email our Disability Adviser or phone +44 (0)118 921 4696.

If you live in England you can find details of what’s available and how to apply on gov.uk

Discover DSA is a website that will help you to understand the Disabled Student Allowance.

If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you will need to contact:

Other Loans available

Future Finance Student Loans

An alternative source of funding for students is available through Future Finance Student Loans.