Step-by-step guide to financial support

• Route A. If you are eligible for a Government fee grant
• Route B. If you are not eligible for a Government fee grantThe first thing you need to do is to see if you are eligible for a Government fee and/or course grant and, if so, how much you might be able to apply for.

Your next step(s) depend on whether you are eligible for a Government fee grant (Route A) or not (Route B):

Route A. If you are eligible for a Government fee grant

Step 1

• If you haven’t done this already, you need to apply for the course you want to do and be accepted onto it.

Step 2

• Wait for an email from the Student Administration Team confirming that you are able to enrol online for 2011/12 and your login details. Enrol online without making an upfront payment by selecting the applying for a Government Fee Grant option and answering the eligibility questions on screen. This is on the understanding that you are eligible and will apply for the Government grant (PTG1).
  
• Alternatively, make an initial payment for your course by selecting a payment method such as setting up a direct debit mandate. You can then apply for the PTG1 grant after the form is out in August and if your grant is successful you will be refunded any overpayment later in the year once Birkbeck has received your fee grant.
  

Step 3

• You will need to apply for the Government fee grant.
• The deadline for application
• Please note: this is for one year only. If eligible, you will need to make an application for the Goverment grants in each year of your course. If you are unsuccessful you are liable for the payment of your fees.

Step 4

• Additional money for fees: If you are awarded a Government fee grant that does not cover the full cost of your tuition fees, you are eligible to apply for the Government Additional Fee Support Scheme. This is not automatic, you must request and complete an application form.
• Additional money for course costs: If you are awarded a Government course grant that does not cover your course costs, you can also apply for some additional support from the Access to Learning Fund.

Route B. If you are not eligible for a Government fee grant

Birkbeck has some alternative sources of funding in place for students who are unable to access Government support. Please see our website or contact our office for further advice on eligibility.