Funding Your Studies
If you live in the UK
Undergraduate - Living in the UK
If you are resident in the UK for information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning [external links] or contact 0800 100 900.
Students with Special Needs who are resident in the UK may also be able to apply for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). For a copy of the information leaflet (which answers most of the questions commonly asked about DSAs) please contact either your LEA or the Student Support Information Line on 0800 731 9133 or on textphone 0800 210 280. This information is also available on audio tape or in braille. The guide is also available on the Direct.gov website [external link].
Students who are members of the UK Armed Forces should note that the University of London has been approved by the Ministry of Defence in support of the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme (ELC Provider Reference Number 1284). The Scheme provides financial support to eligible Service personnel who wish to enhance their educational or vocational achievements. Visit the ELC Administration Service website [external link].
Students who are in prison in the UK may be able to obtain a grant to assist
with funding (please note this does not apply to programmes for which online access is required).
For information please write to:
The Prisoners’ Education Trust
Wandle House
Riverside Drive
Mitcham
Surrey CR4 4BU