Coronavirus advice and information

Maintenance loans will continue to be paid whilst students undertake their course and studies via alternative study modes.

The Student Loans Company have confirmed that students continuing their studies via online/distance learning and other alternative study modes, for the remainder of this academic year, will continue to receive their maintenance loan payments as if they are 'in attendance' on-site at university.

For further information, see the Gov.UK website

Student Finance

The primary source of funding for most UK undergraduate students is government loans provided via a regional funding body.

Student Finance England (SFE) administers funding for students resident in England, whilst students from other regions will need to apply to the following, as appropriate:

  • Student Finance Wales (SFW)
  • Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI)
  • Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)

Additional financial support

In addition to this, many students will need to supplement their funding in one or more ways such as:

  • Parental contributions: students whose household income is assessed as being over £25,000 (by Student Finance) will receive less than the maximum maintenance support, as it is expected that the household will contribute towards the student's living expenses.
  • Working part-time: casual work can be undertaken part-time to fit around studies. It is recommended that students work no more than 15 hours per week.
  • Savings: these may be needed to help with living or study expenses or as a financial safety net should something unexpected crop up.
  • Private funding bodies: numerous private trusts, charities and organisations offer funding to students amongst a range of other identified groups and individuals. Private funding can be offered for a variety of purposes, and needs to be researched on an individual basis. As a starting point, check out the educational grants database, or search through the reference resources 'The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts' and 'The Grants Register', available in the careers library on campus.

Get in touch

For any funding related queries, contact our Student Funding team:

E: studentfunding@falmouth.ac.uk

T: 01326 255310

Current students can access the Student Funding appointments system to book a Microsoft Teams or on-campus appointment.