Starting in September and haven’t applied for funding yet?
Don't worry, you still have time; but it’s vital that you apply early as possible. It’s important your funding is in place so you can start your academic career without any financial worries.
For full time undergraduate students there are a range of financial options available if you’re considering studying with us – including tuition fee and maintenance loans, scholarships and bursaries. The Student Loan Company’s student finance calculator is a useful tool to see how much you could receive.
Applications for part time and postgraduate funding open in late Spring. Visit student finance on the gov.uk website to find out more about the application process and eligibility criteria.
You or your parents/guardian/partner may be asked to provide evidence to support your funding application, so it’s important to check your emails and ensure this is provided promptly.
There are no age limits on eligibility for tuition fee loans and means-tested maintenance loans for undergraduate study, so mature students can apply – provided you're studying for your first degree. If you have any questions contact our Gateway team at: gateway@wlv.ac.uk.
More information on funding and budgeting for students can be found at Finances - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)
Costs and Fees
Get a clear picture of how much coming to University might cost and what help is available
How much you pay is determined by what course you are studying, the level (undergraduate, postgraduate) your mode of attendance (full-time or part-time) and your fee status (UK/Home, International, EU).
- Fees and costs of studying page (www.wlv.ac.uk/fees) - fees for UK taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- International - fees for international and non-UK European Union students
- Research - costs for pursuing research study (PhD or MPhil)
It is important to carefully consider the financial implications of studying at university. In additional to paying tuition fees, you will need to cover your living expenses, including accommodation, food, heating, travel, books and stationery. More information can be found at Understanding Student Living Costs.
No matter how you are being funded, whether through Student Finance (UK/Home students) or paying for it yourself, working out how much you will need to cover basic costs is a good place to start.
- There is a handy online calculator tool from Which? that makes budgeting easy - https://www.which.co.uk/money/university-and-student-finance/student-budget-calculator
More information on standard student finance plus bursaries, scholarships and the Travel Fund can be found on the Financial Support pages
Have a look at our Funding and Budgeting page for more useful tips and advice.
Discover the support you may be eligible for from Student Finance England or from the University depending on your mode of study and meeting the eligibility criteria.
For information on funding for Wales go to Student Finance Wales, for Scotland go to Student Awards Agency Scotland and for Northern Ireland go to Student Finance NI.
Types of support available to UK 'Home' students includes the following:
- Tuition Fees Loan – covers the cost of your course
- Maintenance Loan – basic cost of living support
- Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) – help for students with a disability or learning difficulty
- Bursaries and Scholarships and
- Additional Support – like the Dennis Turner Hardship Fund
For full information on all we have to offer have a look at our Financial Support pages.
Pre-entry Advice and Guidance: The Gateway
Our Education Guidance Advisors offer friendly and professional advice to prospective students. They have a huge amount of experience answering enquiries on all aspects of coming to University including fees and finances, previous study rules and eligibility criteria. Call us on Tel: 01902 321032