Financial support for continuing part-time Undergraduate degree and Certificate of Higher Education students
This information relates to:
- continuing Undergraduate and Certificate of Higher Education students who started their studies before autumn 2012.
- Certificate of Higher Education students who are progressing directly onto undergraduate degree study. Click here for information on fee charges and financial support.
If you are starting your studies in 2012/2013, you will need to check our information on government loans and financial support for new students.
Check the links below to find out what’s available for students continuing on courses they started before autumn 2012:
- Follow our step-by-step guide to financial support: we take you through the steps you need to follow to see if you are eligible for a non-repayable Government grant, or bursary from Birkbeck.
- Please note: To be eligible for financial support, you must plan to complete your Certificate of Higher Education in no more than two academic years.
- Financial support for students with disabilities or dyslexia: if you have a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty, you are eligible to apply for an allowance to help you with your studying.
- Professional and career development loans: this is a bank loan designed to help you pay for work-related learning.
- Help with childcare costs: you may be eligible for some help with the cost of your childcare.
- Frequently asked questions: please see our frequently asked questions in case someone has already asked the same questions.
If you want to talk to someone directly, please visit the My Birkbeck Helpdesk, contact our Student Financial Support office or visit us at an Open Evening.
