Eligible home students can apply to Student Finance England for a maintenance loan to help them meet their living costs. Maintenance loans for part-time students are also available.
This loan is expected to contribute towards the cost of accommodation, food, travel and general living expenses. The amount available will depend on your personal circumstances and where you are living while you study.
SLC Maintenance loan figures 2024-25
Household income |
Maintenance loan |
Not living with parents |
Living with parents |
£0 to £25,000 |
£10,227 |
£8,610 |
£30,000 |
£9,497 |
£7,887 |
£35,000 |
£8,766 |
£7,163 |
£40,000 |
£8,035 |
£6,440 |
£45,000 |
£7,304 |
£5,716 |
£50,000 |
£6,573 |
£4,993 |
£55,000 |
£5,842 |
£4,269 |
£60,000 |
£5,111 |
£3,790 |
£63,000+ (and non-means tested) |
£4,767 |
£3,790 |
Please see the Student Finance England website for more details.