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What if you already have a degree?
The government is encouraging more people to study for a first degree. Therefore, those students who already have a first degree and want to study for another at the same level may have to pay higher fees than those who haven't. However, many qualifications, including foundation degrees, are exempt from this rule. This is because they are directly related to employment and raising the skills of the workforce. So, there is still every reason for you to consider re-training in a different skills area. Go to the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills or contact the institution you want to apply to for more financial details.
Changes from 2008/9
- the HE Student Support Guarantee will be available to all new recipients of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September 2008. See Directgov Education and Learning:Getting EMA?
- students who start repaying loans from April 2012 are entitled to take a break from their loan repayments for up to 5 years
- Look at the latest information on Professional and Career Development Loans
The maximum tuition fee loan in 2009/10 will be £3,225 - increased from £3,145 for the current year.
