Help with financing university

fanmail321123

Hi, I am hoping to go to university next year at Queens in Belfast. Basically, I am wondering how funding works. My parents earn a reasonable amount but won't be paying my tuition fees or rent etc so what do I need to do? I will probably have to move into the student halls but how do I finance everything? I am definately going to get a part-time job to assist but can I get a living grant and how much money can I get in a student loan? Any help would be much appreciated, I just want to know what all the expenses are, how they can be covered and when they have to be paid. Thanks in advance!

fanmail321123

Specific questions I need answered are, do student loans cover only tuition fees or are they meant to cover everything (living costs etc)? Do student loans need repayed with a large or small percentage of interest?

Gemmzie

Have you already done a degree? How old are you? Do you live at home?

newmum1

student loans cover living costs, are your parents paying youre fees or is your local authority? As for managing the loan as it does not last long have a look around in the local pubs and restaurants ansd try and get a part time job, as im sure the money will come in useful.:)

dmg24

If it is your first degree, there is also a loan available for tuition fees. More information available at https://www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk.