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Student Loan and grant calculator
Estimate the amount you could get through Student Loans and grants if you're starting a university or college course in 2008/2009.
Who can use the calculator
The results from the Student Loan and grant calculator will apply to you if you:
- are starting a new university or higher education course in 2008/2009
- are studying full time
- are from England
- qualify for student finance under the funding rules introduced in September 2006
What the calculator will tell you
The Student Loan and grant calculator will estimate how much money you could get through the following types of help:
- Student Loan for Tuition Fees
- Student Loan for Maintenance
- Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant
The figures are based on the information you give, so be as accurate as you can.
Launch the Student Loan and grant calculator
Estimate how much you could get if you start a course in the 2008/2009 academic year.
Getting a more accurate assessment
The figures provided by the calculator are only an estimate.
When you apply for financial help, your local authority will work out the full amount you receive based on more complete details of your personal circumstances, and the evidence you provide in support of your application.
To find out more, see 'Applying for finance - new students'.
More types of financial help for full-time students
Some types of financial help for new full-time students are not covered by the Student Loan and grant calculator, including:
- bursaries and scholarships
- Disabled Students' Allowances
- help with childcare costs
- NHS and teacher training grants and bursaries
For further information on these and other types of financial help to which you could be entitled, see 'Student finance: what you could get'.
If the calculator doesn't apply to your situation
Students from England
Follow the links below for further information about the financial help you could get if you:
- are studying part time
- are starting your second, third or fourth year
You can also contact your local authority for further information.
Students from outside England
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