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Student Finance 2019 entry Online application system opened on February 25 th 2019. Richard Wiltshire Higher Education Adviser. Student Finance - Contacts/resources. Apply for Student Finance 0300 100 0607 for queries https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance.
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Student Finance 2019 entryOnline application system opened on February 25th 2019 Richard WiltshireHigher Education Adviser
Student Finance - Contacts/resources Apply for Student Finance 0300 100 0607 for queries https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance Student Finance calculator www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator EU Students – for queries 0141 243 3570 www.gov.uk/student-finance/eu-student www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/eu-students-and-student-finance SFE’s ‘chosen’ website for resources www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/ Practitioners site – recommended by advisers www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/supporting-materials/ Money Saving Expert – for student budgeting & best bank accounts www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/ Standalone For people who are estranged from their family www.standalone.org.uk Apply for NHS and Social Work Bursaries 0300 330 1345 – for queries www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/student-services www.cardiffmet.ac.uk
www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1709/sfe_student_finance_package_fs_1920_o.pdfwww.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1709/sfe_student_finance_package_fs_1920_o.pdf WARNING – this can CONFUSE you rather than provide CLARITY
This talk will cover The online application Tuition Fee Loan Maintenance Loan Extra Support Bursaries – based on low household income
Scholarships – extra money from Uni’s Repaying the loans Accommodation costs - time to start budgeting Supporting materials
The online application Parents are part of this process Please complete this form together Start your application NOWComplete and submit it by – End of May2019 You must update your application for each year of your course Some of your details may alter – especially household income
Valid means ‘in date’. See next slide
Previous answers can be changed. Keep checking that you are happy with each answer
You don’t need a confirmed place to apply Apply with your PREFERRED CHOICE, you can change details later
Non repayable - IT IS A GIFT Always keep this box ticked
Tuition Fees - 2019 £9,250 England A Review is currently taking place for 2019 starters which may reduce this Tuition Fee
Sponsored Bursaries 2019 NHS Bursaries 2019 0300 330 1345 – for queries www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/student-services Tuition Fees + Means Tested Bursaries + Grant for: Doctor or Dentist (from 5th year) www.cardiffmet.ac.uk
Apply for Social Work Bursaries in March/April 2019 0300 330 1345 – for queries www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/student-services
Social Work Degrees • Year 1 • Apply for support from No bursaries available • Years 2 and 3 • Apply to + Non income assessed bursary • Amounts not yet known for 2019 • 2018 bursaries were: • £ 3,362.50 for Universities outside London • £ 3,762.50 For Universities in London • Cap on the number of bursaries offered !
Tuition Fee Loan - 2019 • You DO NOT have to pay your fees upfront UK and EU citizens • UK citizens entitled to FULL FEE LOAN [EU citizens - in EU for 3 years] • Fees are NOT income assessed =NOT means tested • Fees paid directly to the university by • Most Universities will charge up to £9250 • Welsh Universities charge £9000
EU Students and Loans - 2019 EU Students – for queries 0141 243 3570 https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/eu-students www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
Tuition Fee Loan - 2019 • Some Exceptions • Local Colleges offering Degrees often charge less • - If you go to a privately funded College/Universitythe maximum fee loan from is £6,165 for 2019 entry • Some examples: • Tuition fee £7,650 / year – 2019 figure • Tuition fees: for 2 year accelerated degree • £6,995 year 1 – 2018 figure • £9,000 year 2 – 2018 figure Bursaries available Bursaries available
Maintenance Loan - 2019 Assessed on Parents income = means tested Applicants can borrow up to: £11,672 study in London (up by £318) £8,944 study outside London (up by £244) £7,529 live at home - travel daily (up by £205) Paid to student in 3 instalments – Sept, Jan, April 2.8% increase on loan given to 2018 starters
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION HOUSEHOLD INCOME • If you’re supporting an application for student finance that depends on • household income, SFE will need details of your taxable income and National • Insurance number. • If you’re the parent of a student and live with your partner, they’ll also have to • give us details of their taxable income and National Insurance number. • Taxable earned income includes*: • wages, salaries, and other taxable employee pay – P60 [2017/2018 tax year] • long-term disability benefits received prior to minimum retirement age • net earnings from self-employment – Self Assessment Returns • Taxable unearned income includes*: • interest from savings (only the annual summary is required) • benefits and pensions • rent from property *More details/information can be found on the HMRC website: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/taxable-income.htm i
Maintenance Loan rates - 2019 £3,314 Basic Loan [not income assessed] £4,168 Basic Loan [not income assessed] £5,812 Basic Loan [not income assessed] i Actual money you will get as a loan AFTER household income has been assessed https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1709/sfe_student_finance_package_fs_1920_o.pdf
This is the basic maintenance loan for 2018 entrants living away from home and NOT London. The figure for 2019 entrants is £4,168 This takes you to the next question – see next slide
This is the higher maintenance loan for 2018 entrants living away from home and NOT London. The figure for 2019 entrants is £8,954
Student Finance calculator www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
Interest charged on the loans Review currently taking place for 2019 starters could reduce these interest amounts a RPI (retail Price Index) is a measure of UK inflation Interest is updated annually in September using March’s RPI i RPI was 2.8% in March 2018 Interest is applied to your loan at a maximum rate of RPI +3% More info can be found on: www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk/
Disabled Student’s Allowance Is NOT affected by the household income If you have: a disability long-term health condition mental-health condition specific learning difficulty You may getextra Financial help Identifies specific needs in relation to your studies Non repayable - IT IS A GIFT
University Scholarships/Bursaries • Bursaries– Make sure you claim this • Linked to personal circumstances • Most linked to household income • You get: -Discounted tuition fees (called Fee Waivers) GOOD • -Cash BETTER • -Discounted Accommodation BEST • Scholarships- Make sure you claim this • - Linked to academic results OR • - Abilities in sport, music, dance, drama etc • Each university/College will decide the criteria for eligibility • Visit Money and Funding links on University sites • Non repayable - IT IS A GIFT
Bursary Scheme http://www.hkf.org.uk/hkf-awards/bursary-scheme-1/guidance-notes • Who can apply: • Young people experiencing barriers to continuing their education • Able to demonstrate that they face severe financial hardship • How much could I receive: • Up to £2250 bursary provided in instalments during time in HE Closing date May 2nd 2019
SUMMARY OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING REPAYABLE: • Tuition Fee LOAN • Living cost LOAN * • NON-REPAYABLE: • University BURSARY * • University SCHOLARSHIP • NHS sponsored BURSARY * • (Doctor/Dentist) • Disabled Students Allowance *how much you get depends on household income www.cardiffmet.ac.uk
Accommodation It’s time to start comparing costs Just Google:- Go Compare University Accommodation Or check the accommodation pages of your chosen Universities
Loan Repayments – 2019 starters SLIDE 1 You pay no moneyup front Earn OVER £25,000 - repayments START Earn under £25,000 -repayments STOP Earn average UK salary - you repay £0.00/week Interest is charged on the loan – RPI + up to 3%
Loan Repayments – 2019 starters After 30 years ALL your loan written off Loans are ‘Government secured lending’ THEREFORE Loans DO NOT go on Credit Files No-one will come knocking If you are medically unable to work or die? Loan written off Most people will NEVER pay all loans back Loan belongs to student – NOT parents or family
After graduating You repay 9% of your income Over £25,000 Deducted from your wages
Loan Repayments – 2019 starters £4,000 9% Deducted from? Income £29,000 £30 Monthly Repayment?
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS THE FIGURES FOR2019 University starters