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College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook
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College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook
Financial aid, tuition and living costs
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Tuition Fee Status
Estimated living costs
• International students pay different tuition fees than
home students.
• International students tuition fees vary significantly between
university, course and academic level.
• Tuition fee status is classified based on permanent residence,
not citizenship.
• EU students temporarily resident in the United States may be
eligible for home tuition fees and loans
(visit www.ukcisa.org to find out more).
Financial Aid
The UK’s National Union of Students (NUS) estimates the average annual cost
of living in England (outside of London) is £12,056. As the UK’s capital city,
London tends to be a more expensive place to live and prices differ between
regions across the UK. Average annual living costs are:
Rent
• Many British universities are registered to disperse federal loans.
Check www.fafsa.gov to find out which ones are registered.
• Many institutions offer international students scholarships.
Information can usually be found on the international pages of
the university website.
Top-tip: students should check whether their tuition fees (and any scholarships)
are fixed for the duration of their studies or apply to their first year only.
Country
Annual fees Annual fees # of
(£)
($ USD)
years
Total
(£)
£7,500 to
£33,000
£22,500 to
£100,000
£7,500 to
£33,000
Leisure
£2,074
£1,310
Food
$12,000 to
$42,000
$12,000 to
$34,500
3
£22,500 to
£100,000
$36,000 to
$132,000
Note: The prices above are based on an example exchange rate at the time of printing. You
should check the current rate of exchange from £ to $ to ensure accurate and up-to-date
conversion.
Here’s one website where current rates of UK universities can be
found: www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/university-tuition-fees
$917
* Estimated cost of flights. Flight costs vary depending on season, location, and
capacity. Most major flight operators fly to London Heathrow and London Gatwick
airports, many also fly to other major cities such as Birmingham, Edinburgh
and Manchester.
Rail
The UK has an extensive rail network that connects all major
towns and cities with many smaller villages and of course,
London. Services are frequent and students may be eligible for
discounted rail passes.
Travel
For more information visit: www.networkrail.co.uk
Students can use the International Student Calculator
(international.studentcalculator.org) to estimate what their likely
cost of living will be based on their lifestyle.
London costs
$
Non-London costs $
Accommodation
4
$974
From West Coast
£1,524
Household
goods
$817
Remember to check onward travel arrangements from the airport to
your university.
Personal
items
£316
$36,000 to
$132,000
Scotland
Insurance
£1,310
From East Coast
Total
($ USD)
England,
Northern
Ireland,
Wales
£42
Prices starting at:
From Midwest
£4,834
£6,134
(London)
Flights to London
$8,010/year
Accommodation
$30/day
Food
$20/day
Entertainment
$200/month
Entertainment
$160/month
Travel
$30 rail/week
Travel
$25 rail/week
National Express operate coach jorneys all over the UK with
discount rates available for some students.
For more information visit www.nationalexpress.com
$5,375/year
Food
Coach
UK Visas and Immigration requires students to budget a minimum amount for
monthly living costs. These are £1,000 per person per month for inner London
and £800 per person per month for outer London and the rest of the UK.
These are rough estimates and are dependent on factors such as location and
quality of housing, among others.
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