The funding that you are eligible for depends on your fee status, the type of programme you are studying and when you start your Bath Spa University studies. If you are unsure of your fee status, please refer to our definitions for determing fee status.
This guide will help you understand the financial support available to you whilst at university. It covers everything from important dates, Bath Spa funding and some top tips.
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It is important to check out your own funding situation by referring to the official webpages. The information below is a broad overview only and subject to change.
You can apply for funding depending on where you live before attending university.
You should not delay making your application, we recommend you apply at least four months prior to the start of your academic year in order to allow time for you application to be processed. See the links below for the absolute funding deadlines for applications.
For information about your student finance entitlement and how to apply, please visit:
You can apply for a non means-tested loan up to the maximum of £9,535 each year to cover the full amount of your tuition fees. You can choose to borrow a lesser amount (or none). The fee loan is paid directly to the University.
Eligibility for the loan may be affected if you have previously studied in higher education even if you paid the fees yourself.
If you change your mind about the amount of tuition fee loan that you want to borrow for an academic year, you can still amend the loan up or down (up to the maximum tuition fee loan entitlement).
If you decide, during the academic year, that you wish to change the amount of tuition fee loan that you have requested, you should contact Student Finance England.
Maintenance loans are available for your living costs during the academic year. The maintenance loan is paid into your bank account once your registration has been confirmed at the University. The amounts will differ if you are a student from England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland.
You may need to give details of your household income to be assessed for part of the maintenance loan. The GOV.UK website explains what is meant by household income in more detail.
Use the Student Finance calculator to estimate how much maintenance loan you could receive.
You can find out more on the Student Finance studying abroad webpage. The tuition fees charged and the funding available is different if you take a placement year as part of your degree.
The tuition fees are between £1,465 and £1,955. You can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the fees.
You may get a grant to cover some of your travel expenses if you normally live in England and:
There’s a different process if you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Please see GOV.UK website for more information.
Please see Student Finance website for more information.
For information on the loan interest, please see the Student Loans Company website on how they calculate interest.
Please see GOV.UK website for more information.
This will depend on whether you are employed, self-employed or working abroad. Please see Student Finance website for more information.
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary. You can find a comprehensive list of all the available scholarships and bursaries on our Scholarships and bursaries pages.
If you're facing unexpected financial hardship, the Student Funding Team may be able to help you. Find out more about our Bath Spa University Access Fund.
If you're affected by the recent Department for Education/Student Loans Company decision to cease maintenance payments and freeze student loan accounts in relation to in-person weekend-only study and
the University Access Fund may be able to help you.
Find out more about our weekend study hardship support.
Are you facing unexpected financial difficulty because your Student Finance has been delayed?
The Bath Spa University Short Term Emergency Grant provides limited discretionary financial support for students who are unable to meet basic costs from other sources of support, until you are able to receive your first payment from Student Finance.
Student Finance England are introducing a new funding system called the Lifelong Learning Entitlement for English students starting courses from 1 January 2027.
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) is the funding system that will replace current higher education loans and Advanced Learner Loans for many Level 4, 5 and 6 courses in England. Instead of using student finance once at 18 and then being done with it, individuals will have access to a tuition funding pot worth up to £39,160 at current fee caps.
This can still be used for a standard three-year degree. However, learners can also retain part of their balance for later, use it on shorter modules, and return to study when work or family circumstances change.
Further information on the funding change is available here: Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) Explained | What Changes in 2027
Applications for September 2027 intake is not yet open, and we will add updates here, as more information becomes available.
Bath Spa University is eligible to certify loan applications for William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans (Direct Loans) including Direct subsidized loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Parent PLUS loans and Graduate PLUS loans.
The Bath Spa University school code is: G35333.
More information about US Federal Direct Loans is available on the Federal Student Aid website via the following link www.ed.gov.
For information on Federal Aid, fee payments and general financial information, please see the US Federal Loans webpages.
The only private loan currently available to students at foreign schools is the Sallie Mae Student Loan.
Please review the Direct Lending programme before you progress with a private loan as this may be a more favourable option
For information on private loans, fee payments and general financial information, please see the Sallie Mae Private Loans webpage.
Bath Spa University participated in the US Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits Program and some courses were approved to process VA Benefits under various GI Bill programmes.
However, due to changes in legislation for foreign schools, we are currently unable to request any additional courses are approved. Even if you wish to study a course already approved by the VA, you may not be able to use your benefits.
Please contact studentawards@bathspa.ac.uk for further information.
The Government of Canada offers full and part-time loans to students with demonstrated financial need in all provinces and territories across Canada, with the exception of Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
The purpose of a Canadian Student Loan is to supplement, not replace, the financial resources that you (and your family, where applicable) are expected to contribute.
For information on Canadian Loans, fee payments and general financial information, please see the Funding for students from Canada webpages.
Bath Spa University offers a range of scholarship opportunities for high-achieving international students who would gain from studying in the UK. The scholarship programme includes opportunities at undergraduate level.
The University also awards a Sanctuary Scholarship to students from refugee and asylum-seeking communities.
We can help you manage your finances and check that you’re getting all the funding you’re entitled to. We have a number of bursaries and scholarships, and our Student Finance team can offer support and advice if you’re having financial problems.
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