What are top-up fees?

The Government gives universities a capped fee - £3,225 per student, but courses cost about four times that figure to run. Top-up fees exist to 'top up' the Government's contribution to pay for the course.

You won't have to pay fees at the start of each university year. Instead, fees of up to £3,225 a year are paid back after you graduate through loan repayments once your annual income passes £15,000. Repayments will be a minimum of 9% of all earnings over that figure of £15,000 per year and have to be paid from the April after you finish your course.

How much will it cost you to study?

Students will pay different costs depending on the following:

• Where you live;
• If you live at home or in university accommodation;
• What university you choose to go to and the type of course that you choose;
• Your household income;
• Your personal circumstances. (See Funding options)

What help is available?

Your dreams of new-found independence, hours spent in the student union and that all important degree doesn't have to be dashed. You may be entitled to financial support from the Government, as well as your uni or college. Financial support will apply if:

• You have special needs or a disability;
• You have children, especially single parents;
• You have been in care;
• You are from a low-income family.

See our information on Funding options for information on what help is available.

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