Finance for full-time undergraduate students

This information applies only if you are planning to study one of Birkbeck's full-time undergraduate courses. Please visit this page if you are studying/planning to study part-time.

The main sources of help available are student loans, grants and bursaries. It's important to apply as soon as possible.

Main types of financial help

The main types of financial help you may be able to get are:

• A Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees in full.
• A Maintenance Loan - worth up to £6,928 if you live away from home (note: the maximum you can get is reduced if you are getting help through the Maintenance Grant).
• A Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant - worth up to £2,906.
• A Birkbeck full-time undergraduate bursary if you started in 2010/11 or 2011/12.
• A NSP Fee Waiver and/or Birkbeck Cash Bursary if you start in 2012/13 and meet the eligibility criteria.

You can use the Student Finance Calculator for an estimate of how much you are likely to get.

For more information, please see the Directgov website or alternatively contact the Student Finance England Helpline on 0845 300 5090.

Birkbeck full-time undergraduate bursary

Eligibility criteria

• The Birkbeck full-time undergraduate bursary is open to full-time UK undergraduate students who commenced study on one of the following degrees at Birkbeck in 2010/11 or 2011/12:
• BSc Geology
• BA History
• LLB Law
• BA Philosophy
• BSc Psychology

How much can you get?

The Birkbeck Full Time Bursary is awarded as follows:

Please be aware that in order to be eligible for the bursary your household income will have been means-tested by Student Finance England and you will be in receipt of a Maintenance Grant.

How do I apply and when will I receive the bursary?

You do not need to apply to the Birkbeck full-time undergraduate bursary, as we will receive notification from Student Loans Company of your HE Maintenance Grant entitlement.

You will receive your Birkbeck full-time bursary in one instalment by the end of February 2012, and it does not have to be repaid. In order to receive your bursary you must ensure that you or your parents have given consent to share on section 10 of your application form. This will allow us to access the necessary details to make payment by BACS.

Additional help

The Access to Learning Fund can provide full-time students with additional help towards course or living costs that are not already covered by other forms of financial support.  This is a discretionary fund and priority is given to certain groups.  Please see the Direct Gov website for further details.

To apply you would need to contact the Student Financial Support Office.

Students who commence a full-time course from 2012/13 may be eligible for a National Scholarship Programme fee waiver and/or Birkbeck Undergraduate Cash Bursary.