Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2017 | Page 30

Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 Paying for your degree We understand that you need clear and up-to-date information about how to fund your studies. This page will help, but the very latest information is always on our website. And you can contact the Student Services Centre on 01782 734481 or [email protected] Loans for tuition The following information is for UK and EU students only. If your fee status is ‘overseas’ please visit www.keele.ac.uk/studentfunding Tuition fees Eligible UK students can also take out a maintenance loan to help you pay for things like accommodation, food, transport and books. This maximum amount available depends on household income and where you’re studying and living. Find out moreat www.gov.uk/student-finance • The Foundation Year – £9,000 Funding for NHS courses (UK Students only) • All full-time undergraduate degrees – £9,000 a year (subject to approval) • The General Foundation Year – £5,500 a year (no financial support from the government) Scholarships and bursaries These are awards from Keele University that you don’t need to repay. There’s no need to apply, if you meet the eligibility criteria you will be automatically allocated the award: • Keele Excellence Scholarship This is paid in cash and is worth up to £6000 over the duration of your studies. The amount you receive will depend on your A level grades (or equivalent qualifications) and your course. Each year you’ll receive £2,000 if you get AAA in your A levels; £1,000 if you get AAB; and £500 for ABB.* • Keele University Bursary (UK students only) This is an award of £1000 (in cash) per year. To receive this award you must have a household income of £25,000 or below and be liable for the full £9,000 annual tuition fee.* Eligible UK and EU students are entitled to apply for full tuition fee loans which are paid straight to the university. You do not have to pay anything until after you have graduated and are earning over £21,000 per annum. For more information www.gov.uk/student-finance Loans for living costs (UK students only) If you’re doing an NHS-funded course (including Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, and Physiotherapy), you should apply direct to the NHS at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students Unfortunately, this means you won’t be eligible for any of our bursaries. Additional costs Some of our courses involve additional costs which aren’t covered by our tuition fees. For the most up-to-date information about this, please visit www.keele.ac.uk/studyatkeele/undergraduatestudy All of this information on this page was accurate at the time of publication (March 2016), when arrangements for 2017 had not been finalised. Therefore, it may be subject to change. Up-to-date information and full terms and conditions can be found at www.keele.ac.uk/studentfunding *terms and conditions apply. • Study Abroad Bursary (UK students only) This award offers £1,000 to help support some students taking part in our Study Abroad programme (payable in that year only).* All of this information on this page was accurate at the time of publication (March 2016), when arrangements for 2017 had not been finalised. Therefore, it may be subject to change. Up-to-date information and full terms and conditions can be found at www.keele.ac.uk/studentfunding For more information please visit keele.ac.uk/studentfunding 30 Book an Open day keele.ac.uk/smartminds